FAQs
Should my facility choose 100% Cotton or an 86/14 Cotton/Poly blend?
Both are excellent choices for healthcare, but they serve different operational needs. 100% Cotton towels provide maximum softness and absorbency, which is ideal for premium patient care. The 86/14 Blend features 100% cotton loops for softness, but utilizes a polyester ground/base. This makes the towel significantly more durable, faster to dry, and extends its lifespan under rigorous daily washing.
Can these towels withstand harsh hospital laundering and bleach?
Yes. Our institutional-grade towels are engineered specifically for commercial use. They feature reinforced double-stitched hems and high-quality yarns designed to survive hundreds of high-heat industrial wash cycles, harsh laundry chemicals, and bleach extractors without fraying or losing their sanitary white appearance.
How do your blended towels help reduce laundry costs?
Our 86/14 blended economy towels are highly energy-efficient. Because the polyester base retains less water than pure cotton, these towels require significantly less time in commercial tumble dryers. This helps prevent laundry room bottlenecks, dramatically reduces utility (gas/electricity) costs, and speeds up patient room turnover.
Do you supply utility towels and bar mops for facility housekeeping?
Absolutely. Beyond patient bath towels and washcloths, we stock heavy-duty 100% cotton bar mops and utility towels. These are highly absorbent and perfect for hospital environmental services (EVS), wiping down medical carts, cleaning spills, and maintaining high-traffic clinical areas efficiently.
What is a "CAM border" and why is it important for medical towels?
A CAM border is the flat, woven band typically found an inch or two from the edge of institutional towels. In healthcare settings, this tightly woven, reinforced border is crucial because it helps the towel hold its shape and prevents it from shrinking unevenly, warping, or puckering after repeated high-heat washing and drying.
Do you offer wholesale bulk pricing for medical centers and nursing homes?
Yes, The Linen Factory is a direct-to-business supplier. All our healthcare terry products—including bath towels, hand towels, washcloths, and bath mats—are available in bulk case packs at aggressive wholesale prices. Buying by the case or pallet ensures your procurement team maintains proper PAR levels while securing the lowest cost per unit.
Towel PAR Calculator
Estimate towel inventory needs by guest bathrooms, amenities, and desired PAR.
How many guest bathrooms are on the property?
Baseline guest bathroom count for your towel inventory.
How many of each towel per guest bathroom?
Set your standard quantities per guest bathroom.
Do you have any of these amenities?
These add a buffer to account for extra towel demand.
Select your PAR level
PAR = how many turns of inventory you carry (1–4).
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Tip: Use average occupancy (last 30–90 days). Laundry turnaround and peaks matter.
Your inventory needs
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