Bedding can make all the difference in a hotel, and when walking into the room one of the first things that guests will notice is the sheet laid out on the bed. Choosing the right linen can be the difference between a restful night of sleep and an uncomfortable night for your guests. In order to find the right linens for your hotel beds, you need to have a good selection. National Hospitality Supply gives you plenty of options, along with other supplies you need for your hotel.
Thread Count: The thread count is one of the things you should look for when determining quality. The higher the thread count, the more luxurious the linen will be. Sheets with a thread count of 120-170 are used for basic needs. Sheets with a thread count of 200 are used in the summer because they are made with cool and light cotton. These types of sheets are found in many hotels when the requirement is crisp, cool bed linens on a budget. Sheets with a 400-thread count are what people find in major hotel chains worldwide, and they are favored for the durability and cool feel. Sheets with a thread count of 600 are where quality begins. Sheets with a thread count over 800 are the ultimate luxury.
The Right Fabric: Choosing the fabric will depend on the effect and preference you are going for in your hotel room. Percale is a plain weave fabric that is made from combed and carded yarns. It is usually found in high thread count fabrics, in order to give the fabric a silk-like and soft feel. It does give the fabric strength to last through multiple washes, making it a great choice for hotel use. Sateen is a wave construction that has more threads on the top surface than others to give it a softer look. These sheets will tend to be softer than percale sheets. Cotton stands the test of time when it comes to hotel bedding.
Color: Hotel bedding is almost always exclusively white, in order to convey a sense of cleanliness to the guest. However, color can still be added as an accent to the bedding. Bed scarves may have been popular for years, but these are being replaced with other colorful elements that are then integrated into the duvet covers. Many guests believed bed scarves weren’t being washed and guests can walk off with them. Incorporating color into the duvet cover instead works better.
Once you have picked out the right linens, it’s important that you read washing instructions, in order to get the most out of your product. You want to dry linens on low heat to prevent shrinkage and don’t want to mix with other fibers, so the cotton fabric doesn’t result in pilling.
