Feature: Tableware
dyed versions. Our clients want individual colours to match their livery and subtle logos. We produce our linens/jacquard in our own two factories in East Germany and in Frydland, Czech Republic, and our big advantage is that we cover the total production process from making the warps through to weaving, finishing and sewing.” The company currently has new orders
from the Finland Railway and AIDA cruise line, supplies LSG/Lufthansa Group and works closely with gategroup/deSter. Having suffered a serious flood disaster two years ago it is now well on the way to full recovery.” John Horsfall’s, which has been involved
in the travel textile business since 1863, also talks of the demand for simplicity in table linens. Their major client is British Airways for which it supplies First and Club linen tableware. Products are all high-quality woven cotton, polycotton or polyester and can be embroidered, jacquard woven, colour woven, button holed or plain dyed.
Cutlery On the cutlery front Hans Engels, of Sola in the Netherlands, reports the current trend is towards comfortable dining on board. Passengers have become used to an exclusive fine-dining experience with guests, friends and relatives and want that specific experience to be continued on board. He says: “The overall dinner setting should
strengthen this exclusive dining experience. A well-balanced set of cutlery will help contribute
Pictured below left to right:Damino GmbH’s Ravenna fabrics; John Horsfall’s embroidered finish and Solia’s focus on sugar-cane pulp recyclable products
without overdone decorations will fit within the stylish international table setting of today. Business Class service designs can be adapted to the specific space requirements available, without harming the exclusivity of the passenger’s choice of cabin on board. Even in Economy Class passengers will recognise and appreciate the good care when stainless steel cutlery is presented during service. Here it can be modern and light for economic pricing and easy cleaning.” Sola is a family-owned business working in
“A well-balanced set of cutlery will help contribute to that feeling of well-being, success and comfort due to the comfortable touch”
to that feeling of well-being, success and comfort due to the comfortable touch, and should also have an internationally appreciated appearance.” The company specialises in stainless steel cutlery and currently supplies more than 60 airlines worldwide. Engels adds: “The cutlery design must reflect the appropriate standard of service. First Class services require table size cutlery executed in appropriate material thickness. Contemporary and organic styles
the cruise, airline and rail business as well as in retail, restaurant and hotels. It has been busy developing cutlery and hollowware that is lighter but still has the same appearance as in the original version. Engels says: “Our team of experts, in combination with the factories we work with can come up with ideas to reduce weight and consequent costs. Weight is a factor and a change in materials has created many savings for our clients in recent years.” In future he expects presentation to be key.
“A nice cutlery set will always be part of that. A steel cutlery set in the right size, weight and design will always be appreciated. But it will of course always be the combination with the food and other products that will make the experience complete. We foresee that new ideas and futuristic designs will help give businesses a competitive edge and allow them to create their own distinctive look.” Sola Switzerland AG agrees and insists the
most important thing is to combine innovation with quality. A spokesman says: “Our uniqueness stands on ensuring a steady flow of attractive new models every year with popular styling and creativity. We have to remain very responsive to
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