Altar Cloths & Linens

The finest ecclesiastical linens

Made in fine Irish linen, our altar cloths are available in a range of sizes, with options for embroidery designs to suit your church. Lace and alternative designs are available as a custom order; just get in touch with a colleague to find out more.

We offer sets of small altar linens in four different designs; comprising a purificator, pall, lavabo towel, and corporal.

Small Altar Linen Sets
Small Altar Linen Sets - Watts & Co.

Small Altar Linen Sets

Made-to-Order Altar Cloths
Made-to-Order Altar Cloths - Watts & Co.

Made-to-Order Altar Cloths

Bespoke Altar Linens

For a perfect fit and extra special finishing touches, you can opt for a fully bespoke altar linen. Discover the possibilities below, and get in touch to order.

Fabric

Our most popular linen fabric is our brilliant white Fair Irish Linen. We offer Natural Linen as a particularly hardy option, with an unbleached, earthy tone.

Fair Irish Linen

Natural Linen

Design

A lace trim is the classic option for altar linens, positioned either at the front of the altar along the length, or at either end of the drops.

Our embroidery service allows you to add the design of your choice: either one central design, or five (one in each corner, and at the centre).

Durham Lace

Embroidered Crosses

Nottingham Lace

Your Altar

We need accurate measurements of the depth (or ‘mensa’) and length of the altar.

The full length of your altar linen will be this length plus the two desired 'drops' on either end.

Please ask someone to assist you, and ensure that the tape measure is taut against the surface of the altar.

Begin your bespoke journey

Our bespoke altar linens have a 4–6 week lead time.

Whether you're ready to order or you just have a few questions, get in touch so one of our team can assist.