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Understanding Fabric Weight: Why GSM and OSY Matter for Hotels & Healthcare Facilities

When you’re sourcing sheets, pillow protectors, blankets, or bulk fabrics for your hotel, vacation rental, or healthcare facility, one factor affects durability, comfort, and cost more than almost anything else: fabric weight. But fabric weight can be confusing. Some vendors list...

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Maintenance & Care
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How Often Should Hotels Replace Pillows, Sheets & Blankets?

Fresh, comfortable bedding is one of the most important elements of the guest experience. Even if a room is spotless, worn pillows, thinning sheets, or pilled blankets can negatively affect sleep quality and hotel reviews. To maintain hospitality standards, hotels...

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Buying GuidesIndustry Insights
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Dobby Borders vs. Cam Borders

When you’re sourcing towels for hotels, vacation rentals, gyms, or healthcare facilities, every detail matters — including the border. Two of the most common finishes you’ll find in commercial-grade towels are dobby borders and cam borders. While they may seem like small design elements, each border affects durability, laundering performance, aesthetics, and long-term value.

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Buying Guides
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The Complete Guide to Choosing Wholesale Hotel Pillows (2025 Edition)

Choosing the right wholesale hotel pillows is one of the simplest ways to improve guest satisfaction, reduce long-term replacement costs, and strengthen your property’s reputation. In this guide, we break down everything hospitality buyers need to know when selecting pillows...

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Industry Insights
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Hospital Bed Sheets & Bedding: Maximize Durability, Minimize Cost

Intro: In healthcare facilities, linen doesn’t just cover a mattress — it carries operational risk. For housekeeping managers, frequent bedding replacement isn’t just a budget line item; it affects uptime, infection control, and guest experience. Choosing bedding engineered for industrial...

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Owning Your Linens vs. Renting Linens

  Why More Hotels & Healthcare Facilities Are Switching to Ownership For years, hotels, hospitals, and long-term care facilities have relied on rental linen services because they seemed convenient. But in today’s environment—where cost control, quality consistency, and guest/patient experience...

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Industry InsightsMaintenance & Care
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How to Reduce Wear & Tear and Extend the Life of Your Hotel Linens

  Managing hotel linens isn’t just about purchasing high-quality sheets, towels, and pillowcases—it’s about how you care for them. Hospitality textiles experience intense daily use, frequent laundering, and tight turnaround times. Without the right handling and recovery periods, even premium...

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Buying Guides
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Mastering PAR Levels: How Hotels Can Optimize Linen Inventory for Smoother Operations

Managing linens might seem routine, but for any hotel, inn, or vacation rental, it’s one of the most important systems behind guest satisfaction. Housekeeping teams rely on having the right quantity of sheets, towels, pillowcases, duvet covers, and other essentials...

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Buying GuidesProduct Comparisons
Hotel bed showing fitted sheet and triple sheeting setup

Fitted Sheets vs. Triple Sheeting: What’s Better for Your Hotel?

When it comes to outfitting hotel beds, the debate between fitted sheets and triple sheeting continues to divide hospitality professionals. Both options offer unique benefits, and the right choice can impact everything from housekeeping efficiency to guest satisfaction and laundry costs. In this post, we’ll break down the pros and cons of each to help you decide what’s best for your property.

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