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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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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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Buying GuidesIndustry InsightsMaintenance & Care
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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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The Latest Trends for Hospitality Bedding

The hospitality industry has suffered a lot since the advent of COVID-19, but the last year has also been host to several different changes in the industry. These changes have revolutionized the overall look and design of hotels, airbnbs, and...

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Bedding in The Hospitality Industry in 2021

COVID-19 hit the world like a tornado and sent everyone spiraling through what felt like a roller coaster ride. However, with the situation calming down somewhat and global vaccination becoming rampant, the hospitality industry is one domain of life that...

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The Hospitality Industry Has Gotten Its Groove Back

The current world landscape has greatly affected different industries across the globe. COVID-19 and the current standard operating procedures have become “the new normal” and have made it difficult for people to enjoy the luxuries they once could without risking...

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