Trinity Church Supply
Trinity White Plain Polyester Altar Frontal, 96 x 52 in
Unlined white polyester altar frontal, 96 by 52 in, with 2 in hems and mitered corners, machine washable in warm water.
Mass Linens & Altar Cloths
Altar Cloths & Table Covers
An altar cloth covers the altar or communion table at Mass or the Lord's Supper. Catholic altars use a white cloth, often a fair linen that hangs at the ends, with a colored frontal or overlay for the season. Protestant communion tables often use a cloth embroidered In Remembrance of Me and a cover for the elements. Products here vary by size, from a 96 x 52 in frontal to a 12 in square vessel cover. Fabrics are 100% linen, polyester and polyester-cotton blends.
Measure the altar top and the drop wanted at the ends before ordering. The Trinity 96 x 52 in polyester frontal suits an 8 ft altar and takes seasonal overlays. The Christian Brands 44 x 72 in poly-cotton frontal suits a 6 ft table. The linen runner at 24 x 62 in suits a credence table. The Murphy Robes set and the VitalCozy and TALPGOD cloths suit congregations that cover the communion elements. The Integrity Designs 12 in cloth covers vessels rather than the table.
7 altar cloths & table covers
The altar cloths, frontals, runners and covers below are listed by size and fabric.
Christian Brands
Christian Brands 100% Linen Altar Runner, 24 x 62 in
White 100% linen altar runner, 24 in wide by 62 in long, machine washable warm and meant for a communion table.
Integrity Designs
Integrity Designs Linen Cloth with White Cross, 12 in Square
Small 100% linen cloth, 12 in square with hemstitched edges and an embroidered white Latin cross, for covering sacred vessels.
Murphy Robes
Murphy Robes Communion Table Linens, 2-Piece Set
Two-piece set with an 86 by 50 in table cloth embroidered In Remembrance Of Me and a plain 80 by 50 in element cover.
VitalCozy
VitalCozy In Remembrance of Me Cloth, Silver, 88 x 52 in
Polyester-cotton communion table cloth, 88.2 by 52 in, embroidered in silver with In Remembrance of Me, doves, and a cross.
TALPGOD
TALPGOD In Remembrance of Me Cloth, Gold, 88 x 52 in
Polyester-cotton communion table cloth, 88.2 by 52 in, with gold embroidered lettering, doves, and cross, washable but not bleachable.
Christian Brands
Christian Brands Embroidered Poly-Cotton Frontal, 44 x 72 in
Altar frontal in 65% polyester and 35% cotton with embroidery, listed at 44 by 72 in, from Christian Brands.
Side by side
The specifications the makers publish, in one table.
| Product | Size | Color | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity White Plain Polyester Altar Frontal, 96 x 52 in Trinity Church Supply | 52" x 96" (Rectangular) | Multi Color | Check availability |
| Christian Brands 100% Linen Altar Runner, 24 x 62 in Christian Brands | 24 inches by 62 inches | White | Check availability |
| Integrity Designs Linen Cloth with White Cross, 12 in Square Integrity Designs | 12" x 0.3" (Set of 1) | White,gold | Check availability |
| Murphy Robes Communion Table Linens, 2-Piece Set Murphy Robes | 86" x 50" (Rectangular) | White | Check availability |
| VitalCozy In Remembrance of Me Cloth, Silver, 88 x 52 in VitalCozy | 11.8" x 9.5" (Rectangular) | Silver Embroidery | Check availability |
| TALPGOD In Remembrance of Me Cloth, Gold, 88 x 52 in TALPGOD | 88.2" x 52" (Rectangular) | Gold Embroidery | Check availability |
| Christian Brands Embroidered Poly-Cotton Frontal, 44 x 72 in Christian Brands | Medium | Clear | Check availability |
Questions before you order
How do I measure an altar for a cloth?
Measure the length and width of the altar top. For a frontal or fair linen, add the drop you want at each end, often to within a few inches of the floor. A 96 x 52 in cloth covers an 8 ft altar with a 52 in width across the top and front.
Should an altar cloth be linen or polyester?
Linen is the traditional fabric for the cloth that touches the altar top, and it absorbs spills. Polyester and polyester-cotton blends resist wrinkles, wash in a home machine and are common for frontals and communion table covers. Many parishes keep a linen top cloth and a polyester frontal underneath or in front.
Which cloths suit a Protestant communion table?
The cloths embroidered In Remembrance of Me are made for communion tables, usually with a matching plain cover placed over the bread and cup. The Murphy Robes set includes both pieces. The VitalCozy and TALPGOD cloths are 88.2 x 52 in and are sold without a separate element cover.
How are altar cloths washed and ironed?
Follow the maker's label. The linen runner is machine washed warm, tumble dried and steam ironed without bleach. The polyester frontal is machine washed in warm water. Embroidered poly-cotton cloths are washed without bleach and ironed after each wash. Store cloths rolled or folded loosely to limit creases.