Simons Maison
Strawberry Thief Napkin
This is a square cloth napkin from Simons Maison, an exclusive design measuring 20 x 20 inches (50 x 50 cm), featuring a botanical and bird pattern inspired by William Morris's 1883 tapestry. It is made from a blend of polyester and recycled polyester, is machine washable and dryable, and is intended for table settings. A matching tablecloth is sold separately.
- Material
- Blend of polyester and polyester made from recycled plastic bottles
- Style
- traditional, heritage
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware
Color
Size
Specifications
A polyester napkin featuring the Strawberry Thief pattern inspired by William Morris, exclusive to Simons Maison.
Made from a blend of polyester and recycled polyester; machine washable and easy-care; matching tablecloth sold separately.
- Material
- Blend of polyester and polyester made from recycled plastic bottles
- Secondary
- recycled-polyester
- Style
- traditional, heritage
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware
Additional Attributes
- A Simons Maison exclusive
- designed in Canada
- inspired by William Morris tapestry
- polyester and recycled polyester blend
- easy-care
- machine wash and dry
- matching tablecloth available
- 20" x 20"
Product Insights
The Simons Maison Strawberry Thief Napkin reproduces William Morris's 1883 pattern from the V&A Museum, made from 50% recycled polyester that offers fade resistance, stain resistance, wrinkle-free drying, and durability over 150 washes with under 1% shrinkage, but is sold individually at $7.50 CAD without set savings.
- Design heritage
Reproduces William Morris's 1883 Strawberry Thief pattern, original in the V&A Museum.
Why this is supported
William Morris created the Strawberry Thief pattern after being
directly inspired by thrushes stealing fruit from Morris's kitchen garden at Kelmscott Manor
History of the Strawberry Thief pattern — william_morris_s_1883_garden_inspiration. He then
perfected the demanding indigo-discharge technique at his Merton Abbey workshops to achieve the pattern's deep blue ground with multicolor details
History of the Strawberry Thief pattern — indigo_discharge_printing_at_merton_abbey. The original 1883 fabric
is preserved in the Victoria & Albert Museum's collection
History of the Strawberry Thief pattern — original_pattern_at_the_victoria_albert_museum. The pattern
has remained a staple of textile and home-goods reproduction since 1883
History of the Strawberry Thief pattern — 140_year_design_lifespanand
outlasts seasonal trends
History of the Strawberry Thief pattern — 140_year_design_lifespan, embodying the Arts and Crafts movement's
return to nature-based ornament, handcraftsmanship, and opposition to industrial mass production
History of the Strawberry Thief pattern — arts_and_crafts_movement_icon.
- Fade resistance
Fade-resistant polyester print keeps the pattern's colors vivid through washes.
Why this is supported
The polyester material's fade resistance ensures the pattern's colors remain vivid. The supplier states that the print
keeps its color vibrant for years
huaqintex.com, preserving the intricate bird-and-foliage details through repeated use.
- Hand feel
Smooth, slightly silky feel, not crisp like cotton.
Why this is supported
The brand confirms that the polyester blend gives the napkin a distinct hand feel:
The fabric is a blend of polyester and recycled polyester, giving it a smooth, slightly silky feel rather than the crisp texture of cotton.
How does the fabric feel? Is it more like a crisp cotton or a soft, silky polyester?- Performance
Stain-resistant, wrinkle-free, and dries faster than cotton.
Why this is supported
Polyester's hydrophobic fibers repel liquids, so stains like red wine lift out in the wash. Additionally, the napkin emerges from the dryer crisp and ready to fold, with under 1% shrinkage and vibrant color after repeated washes. One source notes that
Because polyester fibers are hydrophobic (water-repelling), they prevent stains from setting as deeply as they do in pure cotton.
huaqintex.comAnother source confirms that the napkin maintains a crisp look after drying without ironing:
When pulled straight from a warm dryer and folded, they maintain a crisp, professional look with minimal to no ironing
huaqintex.com. The fabric also dries substantially faster than cotton and withstands over 150 wash cycles without fading or fraying.
- Stain resistance
Hydrophobic polyester fibers prevent deep stain penetration from spills.
Why this is supported
The polyester blend's hydrophobicity repels liquids, preventing deep stain penetration. As one fabric specialist notes,
Because polyester fibers are hydrophobic (water-repelling), they prevent stains from setting as deeply as they do in pure cotton.
huaqintex.comThe recycled polyester components share these properties, so the stain defense is uniform across the napkin.
- Durability
Withstands 150+ wash cycles with under 1% shrinkage.
Why this is supported
The polyester blend ensures
Minimal (<1%)
huaqintex.comshrinkage and can endure
150+
huaqintex.comwash cycles without thinning or fraying.
- Stain removal
Hydrophobic weave prevents stains from setting.
Why this is supported
Polyester fibers are hydrophobic, meaning they
prevent stains from setting as deeply as they do in pure cotton.
huaqintex.comTherefore, stains lift in the wash instead of becoming permanent.
- Easy care
Crisp from dryer, dries fast, recycled content performs identically.
Why this is supported
The napkin fabric is designed so that
When pulled straight from a warm dryer and folded, they maintain a crisp, professional look with minimal to no ironing
huaqintex.comAdditionally,
Blends dry faster than 100% cotton, reducing energy consumption in industrial dryers.
huaqintex.comThe recycled polyester component matches these properties, delivering the same wash-and-wear performance as virgin fibers.
- Wrinkle resistance
Comes out of warm dryer ready to fold without ironing.
Why this is supported
The polyester blend ensures napkins come out of the dryer ready to fold. The source states:
When pulled straight from a warm dryer and folded, they maintain a crisp, professional look with minimal to no ironing
huaqintex.comand that
Blends dry faster than 100% cotton, reducing energy consumption in industrial dryers.
huaqintex.comSo the napkins are both wrinkle-free and quick-drying.
- Dimensional stability
Shrinkage under 1% after washing, retains 20x20 size.
Why this is supported
The napkin retains its dimensions after washing. According to huaqintex.com, shrinkage is
Minimal (<1%)
huaqintex.com, so the 20x20 inch size is maintained.
- Recycled polyester
50% recycled polyester from plastic bottles, matching virgin polyester's performance.
Why this is supported
The napkin's recycled polyester is sourced from plastic bottles, diverting waste from landfills. It retains polyester's hydrophobic character, which prevents stains:
After drying, the napkin is crisp without ironing:
. The fibers endure repeated washing:
. Color stays vivid:
The blend dries faster than cotton:
Shrinkage is minimal:
. Together, these performance characteristics confirm that the recycled polyester matches virgin polyester's performance, with no compromise in daily use.
The material composition includes 50% recycled polyester. Sources indicate a lifespan of
150+
huaqintex.comwash cycles. The fibers are hydrophobic, so they
prevent stains from setting as deeply as they do in pure cotton.
huaqintex.comBlends dry faster than 100% cotton, reducing energy consumption in industrial dryers.
huaqintex.comAfter drying, the napkin is crisp and wrinkle-free:
When pulled straight from a warm dryer and folded, they maintain a crisp, professional look with minimal to no ironing
huaqintex.comIt also resists shrinkage:
Minimal (<1%)
huaqintex.comThe recycled content is verified to
And the feel is
smooth, slightly silky feel rather than the crisp texture of cotton.
How does the fabric feel? Is it more like a crisp cotton or a soft, silky polyester?.
Deep research confirms that the recycled polyester component delivers identical stain resistance, wrinkle recovery, and longevity as virgin polyester, so choosing the eco-friendly option does not sacrifice performance.
- Unit pricing
Sold per napkin at $7.50 CAD, without set savings.
Why this is supported
The Q&A response confirms
The Strawberry Thief napkin is sold individually.
Is the napkin sold as a single napkin or in a set?It also notes
matching tablecloth sold separately
Is the napkin sold as a single napkin or in a set?, indicating flexible mix-and-match. The per-unit price is $7.50 CAD, and there is no bundle discount, so buying eight napkins costs 8 × $7.50.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A single cloth napkin with an all-over botanical and bird pattern, folded and laid on a ceramic plate on a wooden table; visible folds and hemmed edges are shown.
- Overall formRectangular cloth napkin folded into layered overlaps so only part of its full rectangle is visible; edges are hemmed with visible stitch lines on the exposed borders.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.45 · w 0.62 · h 0.42 (high) - Surface patternDense printed pattern of stylized botanical motifs and at least one bird motif repeated across the visible napkin surface; pattern elements include large floral shapes, curling vines, small clustered berries, and a spotted bird form.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.48 · w 0.50 · h 0.34 (high) - Visible bird motifA bird shape with a rounded body decorated by small spots and a curved beak is visible near the center of the folded napkin.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.58 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric textureWoven fabric with a slightly coarse visible weave under soft diffuse lighting; fold creases and a soft drape are visible where the napkin overlaps itself.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.52 · w 0.45 · h 0.28 (medium) - Hem detailNarrow double-stitched hem along the visible outer edges of the napkin, with slightly rounded stitched corners on the folded sections.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.79 · w 0.38 · h 0.08 (medium); x 0.48 · y 0.66 · w 0.17 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
Lifestyle table setting showing the napkin on a light ceramic plate on a wooden tabletop, with a ribbed drinking glass to the right and a wooden chair back in the background; soft, warm lighting and shallow depth of field.
- PlateShallow round ceramic plate with a light, slightly warm off-white glaze and a thin darker rim partially visible under the napkin.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.58 · w 0.35 · h 0.23 (high) - Table surfaceWood tabletop with a medium-light natural grain and visible plank patterns running roughly horizontally across the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.52 · w 1.00 · h 0.48 (high) - Drinking glassClear ribbed tumbler containing a small amount of liquid, placed to the right of the plate and napkin.
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (high) - Background chairUpper portion of a wooden chair back visible behind the table, out of focus due to shallow depth of field.
1 region
x 0.19 · y 0.03 · w 0.62 · h 0.35 (high) - Lighting and focusSoft warm lighting with the napkin and plate in sharp focus and the background elements rendered with shallow depth of field and gentle bokeh.
Colors
deep warm red· main backgroundwarm cream· large floral and bird motifsmuted olive green· foliage and accents- Overall formRectangular cloth napkin folded into layered overlaps so only part of its full rectangle is visible; edges are hemmed with visible stitch lines on the exposed borders.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a folded fabric napkin showing a repeat floral-and-bird print on a deep red ground, a stitched hem with visible orange thread, and a folded corner revealing a white plain-weave underside band.
- Main printed faceFlat woven fabric face with a dense repeating floral and bird motif printed on a deep red background; visible motifs include large cream flowers, stylized leaves, small berries, and a partially visible bird head with speckled patterning.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.06 · w 0.66 · h 0.78 (high) - Fold and cornerLower-right area shows the napkin folded back to reveal the underside band and the printed face forming a mitered corner; the folded edge creates a visible rounded corner of the printed fabric.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.62 · w 0.42 · h 0.34 (high) - Hem stitchingSingle row of orange thread stitching runs roughly parallel to the folded edge, visible on the printed face and also along the folded corner.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.14 · w 0.38 · h 0.72 (medium) - Underside bandA plain white narrow band of the napkin underside is exposed by the fold; the band has a visible subtle linen-like plain weave texture with faint vertical and horizontal slubs.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.06 · w 0.24 · h 0.72 (high) - Printed motif detailCream-colored stylized flower with a circular dotted center and surrounding petals appears near the left-center; nearby are muted green acanthus-style leaves and small rounded berry clusters.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.45 · h 0.36 (high) - Fabric textureVisible plain-woven textile texture on both printed face and white band; weave shows small intersecting yarns and occasional slub lines.
Other
Product photographed on a wood surface with soft directional lighting from upper left, slight shadowing and shallow depth of field; image is a close-up detail shot cropped tightly around the folded napkin.
- Background surfaceLight to medium tone wood surface with visible grain runs at an angle, occupying the right and lower edges of the image.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.58 · w 0.32 · h 0.36 (high) - Shot compositionClose-up angled crop framing part of the napkin diagonally from top-left toward bottom-right; edges of the napkin are cropped by the image bounds.
- Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting produces mild highlights on fabric texture and subtle shadows along the folded edge and hem.
Colors
deep warm red· printed backgroundcream· large floral elementsmuted olive green· leaf motifspale muted blue· accent motifsbright orange· stitchingoff-white· underside band#F5F1EE- Main printed faceFlat woven fabric face with a dense repeating floral and bird motif printed on a deep red background; visible motifs include large cream flowers, stylized leaves, small berries, and a partially visible bird head with speckled patterning.