Chalice Palls & Inserts

Sizing depends entirely on the brand you select, which is an important consideration when matching your chalice diameter:

• Abbey Brand: All chalice palls measure 6-1/2 inches square.

• R.J. Toomey: All chalice palls measure 7 inches square.

Yes. Every product in our collection includes a matching removable plastic insert (Abbey Brand uses rigid white inserts; R.J. Toomey uses clear inserts). The inserts fit into a pocket in the linen cover, providing structural stiffness. They can be easily slipped out when the linen fabric needs laundering.

Our Catholic palls and inserts are sold in bundle quantities rather than individually. Abbey Brand palls are packaged in sets of 3. R.J. Toomey palls are packaged in sets of 4 (Jerusalem Cross and Fleur-de-lis designs) or 12 (traditional Red Cross designs). Please verify the package count on the product listing to ensure you order the right quantity for your sacristy.

A chalice pall is the rigid square piece placed directly over the chalice cup, while a chalice veil is the larger decorative cloth draped over the chalice and paten before Mass or until the Offertory. They serve different purposes but are often used together in more formal liturgical settings.

No. A Catholic pall can refer to more than one liturgical textile. Our chalice pall collection is for the Catholic chalice pall used on the altar during Mass. It does not include the Catholic funeral pall or Catholic casket pall, which are the larger cloths placed over a casket or urn during funeral rites. We carry those separately in our Funeral & Urn Palls collection. These palls are also used in Anglican, Episcopal, Lutheran, and other liturgical traditions that observe a formal Eucharistic service, so they are not limited to Catholic parishes.

Care instructions vary based on the fabric blend and embroidery. Always review the care instructions on the specific product page before ordering.

• Abbey Brand (Linen-Cotton & Poly-Cotton): These are machine-washable and dryable once the plastic insert is removed.

• R.J. Toomey (100% Linen & 100% Cotton): Dry cleaning is recommended to preserve the embroidery. If machine washing, use cold water on a gentle cycle without bleach, and iron while damp. Always remove the plastic insert before cleaning.