Christian Brands
Christian Brands 100% Linen Chalice Palls, 7 in Square (3)
Pack of three white 100% linen chalice palls, 7 in square, for covering the chalice during Mass.
Mass Linens & Altar Cloths
Chalice Palls & Lavabo Towels
A chalice pall is the stiff square that covers the chalice at Mass to keep dust and insects out. A lavabo towel dries the priest's hands after the washing at the Offertory. Palls here are 7 in square, which fits a standard chalice cup, and come in 100% linen or a linen-cotton blend. Some are plain and some carry a Jerusalem cross or gold wheat embroidery. Lavabo towels, 11 x 17 in where listed, come singly or in packs of three or four, in linen or linen blends.
Check the chalice cup first; a 7 in pall covers almost any parish chalice, but a very wide cup may need a larger size. Plain linen palls from Christian Brands suit daily use, while the gold wheat palls suit feast days. The Jerusalem cross pall pairs with the matching purificators and towels. For lavabo towels, order one per Mass between washes, as with purificators. The Artistic Churchware blend towel is a quick replacement when one goes missing.
8 chalice palls & lavabo towels
The chalice palls and lavabo towels below are listed by fiber, design and pack count.
Christian Brands
Christian Brands Jerusalem Cross Linen Palls, 7 in (4)
Four white 100% linen chalice palls, 7 by 7 in, each embroidered with a Jerusalem cross.
Christian Brands
Christian Brands Linen-Cotton Chalice Palls, 7 in, Pack of 3
Three 7 in square chalice palls in a linen and cotton blend, listed under Christian Brands altar linens.
Christian Brands
Gold Wheat Embroidered Linen Chalice Palls, 7 in (4)
Four washable linen chalice palls, 7 in square, embroidered in gold with a chalice and wheat design.
Christian Brands
Christian Brands Jerusalem Cross Lavabo Towels, 4-Pack
Pack of four white lavabo towels embroidered with a Jerusalem cross, for drying the priest's hands at the lavabo.
Artistic Churchware
Artistic Churchware Linen-Poly Lavabo Towel, White
Single white lavabo towel in 60% linen and 40% polyester from Artistic Churchware, style RW 5016.
Trinity Church Supply
Trinity Red Greek Cross Lavabo Towels, 11 x 17 in (3)
Pack of three hem-stitched lavabo towels, 11 x 17 in, in 40% linen and 60% cotton, embroidered with a red Greek cross.
Christian Brands
Christian Brands 100% Linen Lavabo Towels, 11 x 17 in (3)
Pack of three white 100% linen lavabo towels, 11 in by 17 in, for the credence table.
Side by side
The specifications the makers publish, in one table.
| Product | Unit Count | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Brands 100% Linen Chalice Palls, 7 in Square (3) Christian Brands | 3 | 7 inches x 7 inches | Check availability |
| Christian Brands Jerusalem Cross Linen Palls, 7 in (4) Christian Brands | 4 | 7 x 7 inches | Check availability |
| Christian Brands Linen-Cotton Chalice Palls, 7 in, Pack of 3 Christian Brands | 3 | — | Check availability |
| Gold Wheat Embroidered Linen Chalice Palls, 7 in (4) Christian Brands | 4 | — | Check availability |
| Christian Brands Jerusalem Cross Lavabo Towels, 4-Pack Christian Brands | 4 | Small | Check availability |
| Artistic Churchware Linen-Poly Lavabo Towel, White Artistic Churchware | 1 | — | Check availability |
| Trinity Red Greek Cross Lavabo Towels, 11 x 17 in (3) Trinity Church Supply | 3 | 11 Inch x 17 Inch | Check availability |
| Christian Brands 100% Linen Lavabo Towels, 11 x 17 in (3) Christian Brands | 3 | 11 inches x 17 inches | Check availability |
Questions before you order
What size chalice pall fits my chalice?
Measure the outside diameter of the chalice cup. A 7 in square pall, the size of every pall listed here, covers cups up to about 6 in across with a margin. Chalices with unusually wide cups, or ciboria used as chalices, may need a larger pall from a church goods supplier.
Does a chalice pall come with a stiffener?
It varies. A pall is either a single stiffened square or a linen cover with a removable insert. The individual palls here do not describe the construction, while the gift sets list a pall with insert. If the listing is silent, expect to check on arrival and buy inserts separately if needed.
What is a lavabo towel used for?
At the Offertory a server pours water over the priest's fingers into the lavabo dish, and the priest dries them on the lavabo towel. The towel is a small rectangle, often with a cross at one end. It stays on the credence table with the cruets and dish.
How are chalice palls washed?
If the pall has a removable insert, slide it out and wash only the linen cover by hand, then starch and iron it flat. A one-piece stiffened pall is sponged clean rather than soaked. Both should be stored flat in a drawer, away from damp, so the square stays rigid.