Duni for food service: table linen, disposables and takeaway
Updated on 2026-09-16
The napkin is the last object a guest touches before leaving the table, and the takeaway container is the only piece of the restaurant that enters their home. This guide explains how to build a Duni supply across dining room and takeaway, and what changes between materials.
What the range covers
In the Dipres catalogue the Duni range counts 196 items with a complete record, almost all in food service disposables: napkins, table linen, takeaway containers, lids, cups and boxes. It is the range of an entire venue, from the table setting to home delivery.
The largest families are napkins, available in several sizes, plies and colours, and takeaway containers, where different materials coexist depending on use: bagasse, paper, rPET.
Napkins: size, plies, material
Size is chosen according to service: smaller formats for the bar and coffee, larger ones for lunch and dinner. The number of plies determines absorbency and body, and with it the perception of the service.
Dunisoft is the material of the top of the range: it has a fabric-like feel and is used where the napkin is part of the table setting. Pure cellulose covers everyday service. The choice is economic before aesthetic: the cost per cover changes noticeably.
Takeaway: bagasse, paper, rPET
Bagasse is the fibre left from sugar cane processing: it withstands heat and grease, is opaque, and is the typical choice for hot dishes. rPET is transparent recycled plastic, suited to cold servings and where the contents must be visible, such as salads and poke bowls.
For food contact, the MOCA declaration of conformity matters, issued by the manufacturer for every item intended to contain food. It is the document to keep, and it should be requested together with the supply, not after an inspection.
Lids and boxes: the part that goes wrong
The lid is an item separate from the container and has its own code: not all lids fit all trays, and an order that forgets or mismatches them halts the takeaway service on the busiest day.
In the online catalogue each item's record reports dimensions, capacity and pieces per pack, so the pairing can be checked before ordering rather than on delivery.
Frequently asked questions
Can bagasse go in the microwave?
Many bagasse items allow it, but it is not an automatic property of the material: it must be checked on each item's technical data sheet, because it also depends on any surface treatments.
What is the difference between cellulose and Dunisoft napkins?
Cellulose is paper: it absorbs well and costs little. Dunisoft is a non-woven with a fabric-like feel that holds a fold better and does not fray. The difference is visible and tactile, and is reflected in the cost per cover.
Is a MOCA declaration needed for every item?
It is needed for items intended for food contact: containers, plates, cups, cutlery. Not for table linen that does not contain food. When in doubt, ask: the manufacturer issues it per item.