Posts Tagged ‘hotel linens’

Bedding luxury, Why is Organic Egyptian Cotton Bedding so Special

Monday, June 28th, 2010

There is a time honoured tradition of Egyptian cotton luxury Italian bed linens such as Frette gracing the world’s elite hotels to provide a luxurious and distinctive experience for guests.  What made and still makes this bed linen luxury today starts with the best cotton fibre, through Italian craftsmanship in weaving and finishing.  The end result is fine bed linen which is not only luxurious and silky soft against your skin to give you the feeling of sleeping in one of the world’s elite hotels but also exceptional quality which lasts and lasts through laundering. The quality and comfort of Egyptian cotton bedding is now available in organic cotton with Italian finesse. Read on for six reasons on why organic Egyptian cotton bedding is so special.

 

•1.       Characteristics of Egyptian cotton

Egyptian cotton fibre is longer than other cotton fibres so permits the spinning of extremely fine yarns, needed to weave high thread count bed linens.  This long and also thin fibre allows strong, smooth continuous lengths which do not break like shorter staple, inferior cotton fibres and results in fine bed linens which are very soft and supple as well as durable. 

•2.       Organic cotton properties in addition

How many consumers or hotel guests have slept in organic Egyptian cotton bed sheets and duvet covers? The advantages of organic cotton from a planet friendly point of view are obvious, but organic cotton fibres are really softer and longer as they are grown without harsh chemicals to break the fibre and there are wider benefits too.

Organic Egyptian cotton bedding is even stronger and durable because it is made from long staple fibres, so will last and last. Organic bedding is made from organic natural fibres and is completely toxin free, so it is great for sensitive or allergy prone skin.  As well as wrapping yourself with softness and comfort for a wonderful night’s sleep - organic fabrics are traceable, protect the environment, reduce chemical sprays and toxins for farmers and ensure fair trade. 

•3.       Quality

Due to the long, continuous fibres, the cotton does not pill and the softness of the bedding improves with washing which means that organic Egyptian cotton bedding retains its soft and silky feeling of comfort. Even better, it doesn’t wrinkle too badly.

•4.       Great in summer weather

Egyptian cotton is high on the moisture absorption and breathability scale which is important for a comfortable sleep. In addition to these qualities, its smooth surface feels cool in the summer. Even sleep with just a sheet and an organic cotton bedspread on top, perfect for hot, summer nights.

•5.       Tradition

Bedding, luxury in the time honoured tradition of quality, to treasure and pass on as was the custom with linens in times gone by. This is bed linen you can pass on to your children.

 

•6.       Investing in organic Egyptian cotton

So if you are looking to update your bedroom and want to enjoy the comfort of the world’s finest hotels, try the luxury of 100% organic Egyptian cotton bedding. Buying a set of bedding in Egyptian cotton costs a bit more at the start but will outlast inferior quality bed linens and just get better with age. So, the investment in bed linen saves in the long run as it will not have to be replaced as frequently. Going organic in your Egyptian cotton bedding does not add a great deal to the cost but does add wider benefits and leaves out the chemicals.

So if you choose to buy organic Egyptian cotton bedding, rest very well assured that you are buying the best for you and the planet, even when you are asleep.

Stephanie McIntosh runs an online luxury organic bedding retailer and wholesaler, which offers award winning organic cotton luxury bed linens for homes and hotels, certified by the UK Soil Association according to the Global Organic Textile standard (GOTS). She writes on topics related to organic textiles, including organic bed linen, organic baby bedding, kid’s organic bedding and hotel bedding.

Hotel linens - sourcing sustainably

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

elsaGreen sourcing is increasingly important to hoteliers, spas, B&Bs and guest houses who are increasingly looking to incorporate green sourcing practices in running or owning their successful and sustainable hospitality businesses. For hotels, B&Bs or guest houses considering linen purchases, organic bed linen can contribute towards certification because they are certified as environmentally-friendly. At the same time, organic cotton bed linen creates a luxurious experience for guests in a cost-conscious way. Sustainable purchasing is one of the ten criteria assessed in attaining Green Tourism certification. Read on for a case study written up for the Considerate Hoteliers Association on how fou furnishings ® helped a hospitality business work towards its accomodation green stamp while enhancing the guest-experience with the finest organic bed linen.

 

The owner of a start-up hospitality business in Cumbria wanted to source sustainable, competitively priced but high-quality hotel bed linen. After initially being surprised at how few companies offered organic bedding, the owner approached fou furnishings. She immediately liked fou furnishings’ website, and its philosophy of only supplying high-quality organic linen.

 

 ”I was looking for really comfortable high-quality lovely well made bed linen and that is what you provide…  Here we like to do organic/green/environmental but not at the cost of loveliness, comfort and quality - the two can go together and do very well I think.”Proprietor, Cumbria

Initially, the hospitality business purchased organic bed linen sets for its launch. But when guests’ feedback was so positive, it repeated the purchase. Conscious of its impact on the environment, the business produces its own fruit and vegetables from the garden. So sourcing organic bed linen complements its planet-friendly brand image, contributes to green accreditation as well as reflects the special way it cares for its guests.

 

 

Sourcing organic hotel linens can create a distinctively luxurious experience for guests, whilst contributing positively to Green Tourism certification, the bottom line, brand image and possible new revenue streams for hoteliers:

 

  • There is no need to choose between guests’ comfort and luxury - and cost.
    • o organic bed linen is comparably and competitively priced
    • o fou furnishings’ Egyptian organic cotton made in Italy was described as ‘beautiful, durable and oozing quality’
    • o can be a factor in reducing costs as hotel linens will not have to be replaced as frequently; quality organic sheets will last and last through washing.

 

  • Certified environmentally-friendly bed linen promotes a positive, planet-friendly brand image and responds to guests’ environmental concerns as well as contributing to green accreditation.

 

  • Organic bedding is totally toxin-free as well as being soft and comfortable and is thus often the bed linen of choice for those with allergy-prone sensitive skins. Responding to guests’ health and wellness needs allows hotels to attract possible new revenue streams.

 

 

Buying organic has wider benefits too:

  • Organic production is sustainable so it’s good for the planet. It’s also safe and economically fair for cotton farm workers in developing countries, where safety regulations are weak.

 

Certifications by bodies such as the Soil Association, the UK’s leading certification body and environmental charity offer assurance on the organic integrity and quality of the bed linen.

For more information on fou furnishings wholesale and bespoke organic linens services contact t: 44 141 644 5211