A-Z guide of fabric qualities A American Cotton Type of cotton of medium fineness and medium staple length. Alpaca Angora Natural animal hair from the alpaca, or animal from which the fibre alpaca is obtained. Angora Natural animal hair fibre from the angora rabbit. Continue reading →

Signature Plus is the evolution of 27 years of innovation, development, textile rental experience and market success. Signature Plus raises the expectation with continued superior aesthetics, customer satisfaction and an even greater ROI potential. Simply, there is no equal in the market today to the performance and economic benefits of Signature Plus. 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 →

Cotton is used in thousands of day to day products including bedding, tablecloths, aprons and towels. But where does it come from? Our guide explains how cotton starts as a plant and ends up in our bathrooms and bedrooms and all the processes in between. What is Cotton? Cotton is a natural product harvested from the cotton plant. It is one of the oldest fibres under human cultivation and is also one of the most natural fibres in existence to day. Continue reading →

Glossary of Textile Terms Ever wondered what mercerization or stentering means? Our glossary of textile terms acts as a dictionary of terminology within the textiles industry. It is unnecessary to learn these definitions by heart but make sure you keep our guide bookmarked so that you can easily refer to it when required. Blend A term applied to a yarn or fabric that is made up of more than one fibre or two different yarns are twisted or spun together. In textile rental the most common blended yarns are cotton/polyester. Continue reading →

What is Terry? Terry is a cloth with either loops all over on both sides of the fabric or patterned loops on both sides. It is formed through a weaving process with an extra warp yarn to make the loops. Characteristics of terry cloth are as follows; long wearing, easy to launder with little or no ironing required. Terry can be bleached, dyed, or printed (similar to screen printing). Continue reading →

Thread Count is the number of threads per square inch in the woven fabric of your Egyptian Cotton or Cotton Rich Bedding most commonly used for bed sheets and duvets covers. Are Highest Thread Counts really the best when choosing a new Egyptian Cotton Sheet Set? These are questions most companies simply don't want you to know or ask. 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 →

Richard Haworth has come up with a top ten of must have items to complete the perfect Christmas dinner party.   These tips are designed to give ideas for first time dinner hosts or for anyone who is looking to spice up their same old Christmas dinner. Here are classic and basic tips just to give you an idea of what most people expect from a dinner party. You can integrate your own ideas with ours, to help give you the perfect balance in creating and setting the perfect atmosphere for you and your guests, making it a Christmas to remember.The Perfect way to make your table complete starts with your table linen.   Continue reading →

Our towel wash care instructions offers informative tips on how to keep your towels in perfect condition longer ensuring they remain soft and fluffy and retaining their original colour. Wash care instructions for Towels Continue reading →