Hotels and B&B's

Experts urge hoteliers to learn the signs of infestation and check bedding regularly Google employees were left itchy when bed bugs were discovered at their Manhattan office. It’s the latest story in a summer of bed bug panic in New York, during which a helpline set up specifically to deal with the problem received over 13,000 calls. However, pest controllers have warned that this is a pandemic, and not limited to New York. UK hoteliers should be particularly vigilant to prevent any infestation of the bloodsuckers spreading. Tell-tale signs such as itching will not be obvious if you’re not sleeping in the bed yourself, but bed bugs often leave evidence that they've spent the night, particularly in corners and creases. Sheets need to be washed at high temperatures to stand a chance of killing these pests. Continue reading →

The 4th Innovation Exchange A revolutionary way to reduce bacteria in bed linen has just gone under the microscope, which could have implications for the hotel trade. The Hohenstein Institute, a scientific research centre that specialises in textiles, organised the 4th Innovation Exchange in the German town of Bonnigheim recently. More than 80 business leaders from linen companies and related industries turned up to learn about cutting-edge solutions to age-old problems, according to trade news site Innovation in Textiles. Continue reading →

What is percale? Coming from the French word “percale” which was a cotton fabric manufactured in France in the early 17th century. Percale is a closely woven fabric, usually made of cotton from a minimum of 180 thread counts per square inch. The fabric is medium-weight, firm and smooth. It is made from finer both carded and combed yarns. The high thread count gives the fabric a soft, silk-like feel. Continue reading →

Richard Haworth has come up with five tips to turn your room in to a perfect hotel bedroom. These tips are essential in making your room transformed from ordinary hotel room to a stylish and much admired hotel experience.Pillow Protectors are a major key on helping you protect your luxury pillows and to sub stain the quality of your pillows. Every hotel bedroom should have one. Our quilted polypropylene pillow protector are perfect for improving your sleeping, comfort and making your pillows more durable, ideal for protection against marks and stains. Continue reading →