This month, buyers searching our site were mostly looking for white, in a range of spellings: white, wit, pearl white, pearl and snow white. They also asked about fitted sheets with a 20 cm corner height, the washcloth and the 3D air hotel topper. For a hotel, that makes sense. White is the standard, and it has to come out white after every wash. Below, you can read what to look for when buying.
White, pearl white or snow white: choose one shade deliberately
White is not always the same white. A cool white such as snow white looks crisp and businesslike. A warmer pearl white looks softer and often suits a homelier interior. The difference is small, but it becomes noticeable as soon as two shades end up in the same room.
It is therefore wise to settle on one shade per hotel or per chain. Ask for the same colour reference with every reorder. Also have the white assessed on the actual product, after washing. A colour card or photo says little about how a fabric behaves after many washes.
High-temperature washability is the first requirement
Hotel linen goes through the industrial laundry, often at high temperatures, with strong detergents and a great deal of repetition. This determines your choice of fabric:
- Check the care instructions for each product. Ask what the maximum washing temperature is and whether the product is suitable for industrial washing and drying.
- Choose a robust construction. A dense, even weave stays smart for longer than a loosely woven fabric that quickly pills or loses its shape.
- Pay attention to shrinkage and shape retention. A fitted sheet that shrinks will no longer fit over the mattress.
- Ask for certificates. Textile safety labels apply per product, with a certificate. Request that proof for the quality you are buying.
The same applies to retailers and webshops that sell to hotels. A hotel customer's first question is whether the product can withstand the laundry. If you have that answer ready, you save time in the sales conversation.
Fixed qualities and sizes: from fitted sheet to washcloth
Hotels do not want to make a new choice with every order. They want a fixed quality that they can reorder in a few months or years. This applies to the entire range:
- Fitted sheets with a 20 cm corner height. Many hotel mattresses are thick, especially with a topper on top. A corner that is too shallow will pull loose. So check the corner height, not just the width and length.
- Toppers. The 3D air hotel topper came up often this month. Pay attention here to the care instructions, the height and the fit with a topper fitted sheet.
- Bath textiles. The washcloth is missing from many ranges, even though guests in some markets do ask for it. Keep the colour and quality consistent with the towels and bath sheets.
A complete package in one colour family makes management easier for housekeeping and the buyer. Our hospitality range is built in this way: bed linen, toppers and bath textiles that go together.
Reliable reorders: ask before you start
It is a nuisance for a hotel when a quality disappears. You then end up with a mix of old and new linen, with visible differences in shade and texture. So discuss in advance how long a quality will remain in the range and how reorders work. Do this before you place a large first order, not afterwards.
Also take your own planning into account when reordering. Hotels often replace linen by department or by floor. If you can keep using the same article numbers, the result stays consistent.
Frequently asked questions
Why is white the standard for hotel bed linen?
White looks clean and suits any setting. It can also be washed at high temperatures, which in hotel practice is important for hygiene and appearance.
What should I look for in a hotel fitted sheet with a 20 cm corner height?
Measure the thickness of the mattress, including the topper. Then check whether the corner height is sufficient and whether the product is low-shrink after industrial washing.
Can a topper also be washed in a hotel laundry?
That depends on the product. Consult the care instructions for the specific topper and, if necessary, ask for additional product information.
Do you supply hotels as a retailer or webshop, or would you like to build up this segment? Then apply for an account with MPS Textiles. We would be happy to discuss which fixed qualities suit your customers.
