The Wrinkle Gauze Table Runner

What it is

This is a table runner made from 100% polyester gauze. The fabric is semi-sheer, so a little light passes through it, and it has a crinkled texture that gives the surface a soft, relaxed look.

The gauze is light in the hand. It folds without sharp creases and falls in loose waves along the table, which suits both everyday meals and party settings. Each runner is sold as a single piece, and the 6-pack option covers a longer table or several tables at once.

Sizes

Sizes vary by listing option. Measure your table before you choose.

A runner usually looks best when it hangs 6 to 12 in (15 to 30 cm) over each end of the table. If you want a longer drop, size up. The 20 x 20 in (50 x 50 cm) square works as a small topper rather than a full-length runner.

Colors

The runner comes in 21 colors: beige, light yellow, sage green, leather pink, white, burgundy, pink, olive green, rouge, navy blue, light camel, dirty pink, light purple, dusty blue, dark green, rust, sky blue, maroon, flesh, ginger and cameo brown.

The range runs from quiet neutrals to deep, saturated tones. Beige, white, light camel and light yellow keep a table light and calm. Sage green, olive green and dark green bring in a garden feel. Burgundy, maroon, rouge and rust add warmth for fall and winter. Navy blue and dusty blue cool things down. Pink, dirty pink, leather pink, light purple, sky blue, flesh and ginger round out the softer end.

Because the gauze is semi-sheer, color reads a little lighter on the table than it does in a photo. Deep shades stay rich, and pale shades stay soft.

How to use it

Lay the runner down the center of the table, lengthwise. Let the ends fall evenly. The crinkled texture means you do not need to press it flat, and small folds are part of the look.

For a layered table, run it over a plain tablecloth or straight on the wood. It works for dining rooms, kitchens, outdoor tables, restaurants, offices, weddings, parties and hotel settings. The gauze suits spring and summer tables, and the deeper colors carry into fall and winter, including Christmas and holiday meals.

A few ways to style it:

• Pair a neutral runner with simple plates and a low bowl of fruit.
• Use a deep color like burgundy or navy blue against a white cloth for contrast.
• Set two runners side by side on a wide table, or cross two for a casual look.
• Use the 20 x 20 in (50 x 50 cm) square under a vase or candle holder.
• Mix colors across tables with the 6-pack for a coordinated event.

Care

Machine wash cold. Hang dry. Use a low iron if needed.

The crinkled texture is meant to stay, so there is no need to stretch or press the fabric flat. Hang drying keeps the gauze light and loose. If you iron, keep the setting low and work gently so the crinkle stays soft rather than sharp.