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Tuesday 7th November 2023
Shipping Charges Information
Highlands & Islands, Northern Ireland, IOW

In the past we have received customers comments in relation to higher delivery charges to Scottish Highlands & Islands, Northern...

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Wednesday 19th July 2023
How much will bed linen shrink when washed ?
Cotton Bed linen shrinkage

Newly manufactured 100% cotton bed linen will shrink when washed, and will continue to experience further shrinkage for the first...

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Wednesday 2nd February 2022
Extra Thick Clear PVC - Shrinkage
Product Shrinkage

Understanding the product limitations will help you make an informed decision before deciding to make a purchase and to ensure...

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Wednesday 2nd February 2022
Extra Thick Clear PVC - Heat Protection
Advice regarding heat protection

This product advice relates specifically to our Extra Thick Clear PVC products. (Clear, Austen, Bronte and Nightingale).
Extra Thick PVC...

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Wednesday 12th August 2020
Extra Thick Clear PVC Table Protector
Buying Guide

So, you have a fabulous table and a beautiful home, you need to protect the table top but do not...

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Wednesday 2nd February 2022
Extra Tick Clear PVC - Table Top Surfaces
Smooth or textued table top

Extra Thick Clear PVC works best on flat smooth table top surfaces.
If your table top surface has a rough...

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Wednesday 1st February 2023
What are Wipeclean Slipcovers ?
Increase your profit margins - make the change

Wipeclean slipcovers are ideal for all catering applictions, the slipcover provides protection and creates instant colour to the table top....

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Thursday 1st December 2022
Recycled Yarns
Helping the planet

Some of our textiles are made using recyled yarns. The yarn, used for weaving the base fabric, has been produced...

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Tuesday 22nd November 2022
Christmas Tablecloths
Introduction

As a specialist table linen we have a lot of options for you to consider. So buying a Christmas tablecloth...

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Tuesday 22nd November 2022
Christmas Napkins
Some useful tips before you purchase

If you are looking for a 'christmas themed' napkin then paper is the correct choice. Do not be put off...

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Friday 12th August 2022
Soft Furnishing Remnant Fabrics
Some useful information

At Blue Jigsaw there are two sides to our business. Blue Jigsaw and Portobello Interiors.
Blue Jigsaw supplies hospitality textiles...

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Tuesday 14th June 2022
Turning Blue Jigsaw Green
What are we doing to be an environmentally friendly business.

With hundreds of orders being sent out weekly, large stock shipments coming in regularly and the creation of trade waste...

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Monday 2nd August 2021
Vinyl PVC Tablecovers - Finishing options
Edge finishing and Corners

Blue Jigsaw Vinyl PVC table covers can be finished with an optional bias binding edge finish. The binding is 1cm...

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Monday 2nd August 2021
What is a Vinyl PVC Tablecover ?
Understanding the product

Vinyl PVC table covers are essentially plastic table covers. There is no woven material in the product. This makes the...

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Tuesday 20th July 2021
Sample Service
Requesting a sample before ordering

If you are considering purchasing a wipe clean tablecloth (Acrylic coated table cloth, Oilcloth table cloth, Viny PVC table cover)...

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Sunday 27th December 2020
Looking after your Acrylic Coated Tablecloth
Easy Care - but not bullet proof

Wipe up spills and stains as soon as possible, use a mild liquid detergent if required. The longer a stain...

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Sunday 27th December 2020
Acrylic Coated Tablecloths Edge Finishing
Hem finish and Bias Binding finish

Acrylic coated fabric, when used for tablecloths, requires an edge finish otherwise the woven fabric edge will start to fray...

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Sunday 27th December 2020
Types of Acrylic Coated Tablecloths
The base material and how they are made

The base fabric is woven material - the yarns used in the base fabric can vary; cotton, polyester, pure linen...

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Sunday 27th December 2020
Acrylic Coated Tablecloths
It's all in the coating

The woven base fabric is first coated on the top surface with an acrylic based compound. The acrylic compound is...

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Wednesday 12th August 2020
Clear PVC Table Protector
Buying Guide

Tips and advice on buying Clear PVC protector for your table.
Clear PVC table protector is produced in various thicknesses,...

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Tuesday 11th August 2020
Dunisilk Tablecovers
Re usable Paper Table Covers

If you are looking for a disposable paper table cover that has the capacity to be re-used more than once...

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Monday 10th August 2020
Duni Elegance Napkins
Premium Airlaid Napkins

If you are looking for the best possible quality, luxury, premium airlaid paper napkin then there is only one product...

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Sunday 9th August 2020
Duni Airlaid Napkins
Dunisoft and Dunilin Napkins

Unlike tissue paper napkins, an airlaid napkin is effectively a solid piece of paper in appearance, so there are no...

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Saturday 8th August 2020
Duni Napkin Qualities
Duni napkins are made out of paper, no surprise there! But, there are various types and qualities of paper. Duni...

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Saturday 8th August 2020
Duni Products - The Colour Range
So, just to clarify terminology. When we say ‘uni colour’ we refer to a solid, single colour. When we say...

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Saturday 8th August 2020
Duni Products
If you are unfamiliar with the Duni brand and the different products have a quick read of our blog entries...

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Thursday 18th April 2019
Charity workshop day for Teens Unite
Upcycling Workshop for Teens Unite

Last week, I spent a very inspiring, heart-warming and fulfilling day, running an Upcycling Workshop for teenage cancer charity...

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Friday 5th October 2018
Suitable artwork files for printing jobs
Custom printed napkins

Adobe Illustrator (EPS, AI, PDF) file is the preferred file type for you to send us. If accurate colour representation...

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Tuesday 20th March 2018
Acrylic Coated Tablecloths - Edge Finishing
Hem finish or bias binding finish?

Acrylic coated fabric, when used for tablecloths, requires an edge finish otherwise the woven fabric edge will start to fray...

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Tuesday 20th March 2018
Acrylic Coated Tablecloths - Types
Types of base fabric

The base fabric is woven material - the yarns used in the base fabric can vary; cotton, polyester, pure linen...

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Sunday 27th December 2020
Acrylic Coated Tablecloths - Stain Repellent
Making them stain repellent

The woven base fabric is first coated on the top surface with an acrylic based compound. The acrylic compound is...

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Tuesday 20th March 2018
Acrylic Coated Tablecloths - Care
Looking after them

Wipe up spills and stains as soon as possible, use a mild liquid detergent if required. The longer a stain...

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