So you’ve just invested in a new mattress and want to make sure it’s protected from the years of use to come? Well, there’s no better way to learn than from hotels.  Welcoming thousands of guests each year, hotels protect their mattresses carefully to make sure they last. Of course, they also want their beds to be comfortable and soft...

Whether you’re running a hotel or just want a hotel quality sleep at home, shrinking bed sheets can pose a real problem. After all, premium bed linen comes at a price, and constantly having to replace shrunken sheets is less than ideal. It can be a drain on both your time and your finances and leave you wondering “do all...

Whether you’re holding an intimate dinner for friends, or hosting the whole family for Christmas lunch, embroidered napkins can bring a real flourish to your tablescape. But how do you buy Christmas embroidered napkins that you’ll love for years to come? Read on to find out. What’s the colour scheme? The napkins you choose can make a big impact on...

Never underestimate the value of a bed. It’s the place where you replenish energy after a long day. Where you unwind and rest. Where you dream. As we spend so much of our lives in bed, it’s no surprise that those with big budgets have cash to splash when it comes to getting 40 winks. By combining technology, premium materials...

Nothing quite compares to the comfort of a hotel bed. After all, through a series of well-considered choices, hotels have curated their rooms to ensure a restful night’s sleep. Of course the crisp bed linen and perfectly firm mattress play their part, but the secret often lies in the choice of pillows. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering what pillows...

Hotel room hairdryers may be coated in more bacteria than the room’s toilet seats, a survey of nine locations has shown. Kettles and light switches were also found to be unexpected offenders in the poor cleanliness league, the research showed. If these results can be generalised across the industry then there is an unacceptable risk of spreading colds or viruses that cause diarrhoea, one leading microbiologist explained. With this in mind, visitors are advised to look for tell-tale signs of poor maintenance, such as clogged shower drains and dirty drinking glasses, and ask for extra cleaning or a room change as they prefer. Continue reading →

In a bid to combat a sewing skills shortage, we are hosting a Sewing Skills Event on Monday 23 January at our Head Office in Stoneclough Manchester where everyone, no matter your skill level, will be taught the basics of sewing. As a leading British manufacturer for over 40 years, we have noticed a genuine shortage of skilled people, who...

Given the UK’s long winters it’s a shame not to make the most of balmy summer evenings and the short lived summers we do get, with a spot of outdoor dining. When the weather is behaving in Blighty, Brits love nothing more than to eat outside - just look at how often supermarket barbecue sections are left with nothing but...

We are delighted to celebrate a huge milestone in its support of the Better Cotton Initiative, after purchasing a million units of Better Cotton in under three years.   Richard Haworth became a member of the BCI - a not for profit organisation that works to make global cotton production better for the people who produce it, better for the...

With our insulated roofs and double glazing windows, the UK is best equipped for keeping us cosy during the long winter months. So as the country grapples with some of the hottest temperatures on record, what can you do to keep cool during the sizzling summer nights, especially if your property doesn’t have air conditioning? If you’re struggling to cope...