Today 90% of travellers consider a comfortable bed as “the most important factor” for an enjoyable and comfortable stay in a hotel room, it’s important to ensure the hotel bedding, mattress and bed linen you offer is carefully thought out and made.
Though choosing the best bed linen for your hotel is an essential process, it can also be a difficult one when you have to choose the contrasting colours and make the ambience soft for the customers to like.
From poly cotton vs cotton to choosing the right thread count, this extensive bed linen guide contains everything you need to know about choosing the right hotel linen, so you can get that essential great sleep environment.
In this Blog, we will learn about:
- Cotton and polycotton
- Plain, patterned or colour
- Hotel Bed linen measurements
- Instructions for Wash and care
Cotton and Polycotton
When it comes to the fabric material, both polycotton and cotton remain among the top two choices amongst hotels.
Polycotton, a mixture of durable polyester and luxurious cotton, is a preferable choice due to relatively easy-care, means little to no ironing is necessary and can still maintain a crisp finish. The fabric is known for its long-lasting, withstanding the repeated and rigorous usage, washing and drying, serving as the first choice within hotel linen. This fabric is cheaper and mostly used in Hotels.
Cotton, on the other hand, is a popular choice due to the element of luxury it adds and the benefits that follow. 100% cotton linen utilises a naturally occurring material, making it the best choice for guests with a sensitive skin. It is also given more importance due to its ability to retain the softness and durability after every wash because of the exceptional natural properties of the fabric.
Plain, patterned or colour
Bed linen is a practical necessity in every bedroom, It’s important to assess what fits best with your décor and, most importantly, what your guests will like.
Crisp, Plain white bed linen is a timeless favourite amongst most hosts and guests alike, as it gives a sense of minimalism that’s sure to please everyone. Though it is plain in looks, often more with bedroom décor, but white bed linen can be livened up with pops of colour by adding soft furnishings such as runners, cushions and curtains, colorful duvets and others.
If you want a change from traditional plain bed linen, patterned bed linen can serve as a great statement piece. When done right, geometric patterned bed linen can really add a modern touch to your hotels, or if you are opting for a floral print, subtle patterns can be an alternative to plain bedding without being too fancy.
Hotel Bed linen measurements
Measurements for Bed Sheets, Duet Cover, Mattress Protector and Flat Sheets Size:
Below Chart shows the details of standard bed linen sizes used in the hotel industry in multiple measurements (Inch, Feet and Cm).
Standard Hotel Bed Linen Size Charts
| Bed Sheets | Duet Cover | Mattress Protector | Flat Sheets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin |
Inch = 66'' X 104'' Feet = 5.5 X 8.66 Cm = 167.76 X 264.16 |
Inch = 55" X 79" Feet = 4.5 X 6.5 Cm = 140 X 200 |
Inch = 35.83" X 46. 45" Feet = 2.98 X 6.17 Cm = 91 X 188 |
Inch = 71 X 108" Feet = 3.54 X 9.02 Cm = 180 X 275 |
| Double |
Inch = 81" X 104" Feet = 6.75 X 8.66 Cm = 205.74 X 264.16 |
Inch = 79" X 79" Feet = 6.5 X 6.5 Cm = 200 X 200 |
Inch = 53.94 X 74.01" Feet = 4.49 X 6.16 Cm = 137 X 188 |
Inch = 91 X 108" Feet = 7.54 X 9.02 Cm = 230 X 275" |
| Queen |
Inch = 90" X 110" Feet = 7.5 X 9.16 Cm = 228.6 X 279.4 |
Inch = 83" X 83" Feet = 6.91 X 6.91 Cm = 210 X 210 |
Inch = 60.23 X 79.92" Feet = 5.01 X 6.66 Cm = 153 X 203 |
Inch = 92 X 108" Feet = 8.75 X 9.15 Cm = 267 X 279 |
| King |
Inch = 108" X 110" Feet = 9 X 9.16 Cm = 274.34 X 279.4 |
Inch = 89" X 87" Feet = 7.41 X 7.41 Cm = 225 X 220 |
Inch = 72.04 X 79.92" Feet = 6.00 X 6.67 Cm = 183 X 203 |
Inch = 108 X 108 Feet = 9.0 X 9.0 Cm = 275 X 275 |
| Super King |
Inch = 180" X 200" Feet = 15 X 16.66 Cm = 457.2 X 508 |
Inch = 102" X 87" Feet = 8.5 X 7.41 Cm = 260 X 220 |
Inch = 60.23 X 79.93" Feet = 5.0 X 6.6 Cm = 153 X 203 |
Inch = 120 X 108" Feet = 10.00 X 9.0 Cm = 305 X 275 |
| Emperor |
Inch = 200" X 200" Feet = 16.66 X 16.66 Cm = 508 X 508 |
Inch = 114" X 92" Feet = 9.5 X 7.6 Cm = 290 X 235 |
Inch = 78.74 X 78.74" Feet = 6.56 X 6.56 Cm = 200 X 200 |
Inch = 126 X 114" Feet = 10.94 X 9.51 Cm = 320 X 290 |
Instructions for Wash and care
To ensure that your hotel linen are correctly washed in the machine and to obtain the best possible results please read the following washing instructions:
- New hotel linen products should be washed before use with a mild detergent in cool or lukewarm water (40°C/86°F).
- Exception: duvet, comforters, quilts and pillows do not have to be washed before use but when need to be used.
- Duvet covers and pillowcases must be washed in and out.
- Do not overload the washing machine to avoid wash stripes and too many creases.
- Using a tumble dryer results in more creases than allowing linen to dry naturally on a washing line.
- To minimize creasing when using a tumble dryer, do not overload and do not allow to overdry.