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Even a white sheet would be better than a colored background.  This is not a green screen situation like in video.  In this case, the background is much closer to the subject. This often results in color casts on the product (from uncontrolled light bouncing around), and a thin colored line around the product unless the masking is done well.  A darker colored background will also throw off the auto exposure & auto white balance of simple cameras / inexperienced photographers.  None of these problems will arise with a white background.  Seamless paper is the way to go, but even an old white bedsheet will do. In the latter case the wrinkles that are likely present will be gone when a flawless white fake background is dropped in.

Tom M