What Are the Features of a Good Hotel Linen?

Every guest wants a luxurious, extravagant, and out-of-the-world room to stay in, even when they are paying a few bucks for it. They imagine themselves entering a hotel room with space for fire and soothing room lamps, clean bed-sheets with a calming fragrance and a soft duvet that massages their body and a view of the ocean to make their trip a perfect one, however, offering so much for so little isn’t always easy.

As a hotel, choosing the right linen can mean the difference between a luxury and a restful night or an uncomfortable night’s sleep. So what 3 factors do you need to look out for when choosing which to buy?

Bed Linen

Research into the importance of bed linen and towels to hotel guests found that 99% of respondents stated that providing good quality bed linen is important. These figures show the huge impact that a good quality bed linen can have on your business and customer retention. Here are some factors that you need to consider while buying bed linen for your hotel.

Thread Count

The thread count of bed linen is the key thing to look out for to really determine the quality; the higher the thread count, the more luxurious the bed linen.

• 120-150: Thin sheets where the usage calls for the material of a more basic nature, often found in hospitals.
• 180: A cool and light cotton mostly used in summer. Found in many hotels where the requirement is cool, crisp bed linen within a budget.
• 200: Definitely the best-selling linen. A soft yet more substantial count favored for its cool feel and durability. This product is what you expect to find on the beds of major hotel chains worldwide.
• 300: Here is where the exclusive end of quality begins, made possible by the use of compressed air technology in the weaving process. It is a beautiful lustrous, uniform, soft, and very smooth fabric. Ultimate luxury and pure indulgence with an event greater luster and a fuller fabric.

The Right Fabric

Choosing the ‘right’ fabric really depends on personal preference and the effect you’re looking for in your hotel rooms.

Percale

It is a closely woven, plain weave, spun fabric made from both carded and combed yarns. It is generally only found in high thread-count fabrics which gives the fabric a soft, silk-like feel. Percale gives a fabric strength meaning it will last longer through multiple washes – perfect for hotel usage.

Sateen

It is weave construction that has more threads on the top surface than others, resulting in a softer look with a sheen resembling satin. Cotton sateen sheets tend to be softer than those with a Percale weave so it’s a matter of preference which to choose.

Bath Linen

One of the many factors in creating the ultimate luxury experience for your hotel guests is the towels. D-ZEE Textiles has many years of experience in supplying towels to hotels including leading five-star establishments. But with many towel ranges and styles to choose from, here’s the top 3 pieces of information you need to make your decision.

GSM

Towel weight is measured in grams per square meter; the higher the GSM, the thicker/heavier the fabric. Weight lower than 500GSM will mean the towel is typically thinner and more suited for the warmer months and trips to the pool. If you’re looking for a thick, soft, and luxurious towel for your hotel rooms then 500GSM+ is recommended for the ultimate absorbency and comfort.

Dobby

A dobby border has a decorative weave that can consist of many unique designs, including checkers, stripes, and other patterns. A piano dobby border features elegant stripes lining the edge of the towel that resemble piano keys. Both cam and dobby borders are typically woven an inch or two from the edge of the towel. Dobby not only adds luxury to a towel but it also looks presentable on a towel rack.

Custom Embroidery

Having your brand name embroidered onto your linen adds that extra personal touch and promotes your brand image. Or alternatively, just send us your logo and we’ll get back to you with a price at our competitive corporate rates.

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