Autumn is a good time to take a small inventory
Hotel textiles practically do not stop in the summer. Towels and bath sheets are washed almost every day, and the bathrobes that guests use during their stay are also subjected to a similar load. After several months of intensive use, autumn offers a good time to check what can handle daily use and what needs to be replaced.
It is not necessary to change everything. Just take one room at a time and focus on the things that guests notice immediately upon entering the bathroom.
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Around 150 to 250 washing cycles – that is the limit that quality hotel terrycloth can withstand in heavy use before it starts to lose absorbency, softness or the edges start to fray.
Hotel towels: softness is not the only thing to check
Quality hotel towels and guest house towels must withstand daily washing, which over time will affect their appearance, absorbency and overall feeling when used.
During the autumn inspection, pay attention to the following:
- whether the towels are still pleasant to the touch,
- they absorb well,
- they do not have frayed or damaged edges,
- their color has not changed significantly,
- and whether you have enough reserves for normal operation.
If you find that part of the capacity is reaching the end of its service life and you will need to buy new pieces, think about the correct weight and material. Complete hotel terry (including bath towels) must withstand heavy use - in the Kapatex offer you will find towels and bath towels in various weights depending on what your operation can withstand.
And one practical note: the worst time to find out that you are missing clean linen is Friday afternoon before a fully booked weekend.
Bathrobes may be more used in a hotel than it seems
High-quality hotel bathrobes may seem like a small detail in the room, but for the guest they can significantly complete the overall impression of the wellness or stay.
Here too, it is a good idea to go through your inventory and see which pieces are already worn out, have lost their shape or have damaged seams and pockets. At the same time, check whether you have enough individual sizes for the usual occupancy. The good news is that you don’t have to replace the entire set because of a few worn pieces – regular replenishment will keep your hotel bathrobes in good condition without large one-off expenses.
Unifying the look with embroidery
A white or colored towel by itself will not remind you of the hotel brand. But once you add an embroidered logo to it, the whole thing suddenly looks unified and professional – whether it is a small family guesthouse or a larger wellness hotel.
High-quality corporate embroidery on towels does not have to scream across the entire surface. For hotel textiles, a smaller, discreet label that does not disturb the guest when using it, but clearly belongs to your place, works much better. If you are considering such modifications, reach for textiles and embroidery that are designed to withstand hundreds of cycles in an industrial washing machine without damage.
So what should you really go through before autumn?
You don't have to create a multi-page list for this. Just answer a few practical questions when checking:
- Do we have enough towels and bath towels even when fully occupied?
- Which pieces are already visibly worn out?
- Are the towels still sufficiently absorbent and comfortable?
- Do we have bathrobes in the necessary sizes?
- Are some pieces damaged or faded?
- Do we only want to change the textiles this year, or also unify their appearance?
- Does it make sense to add a logo to towels or bathrobes?
Stress-free autumn preparation
Sometimes it is enough to replace a few tired towels, but there can also be a worse scenario when the entire operation deserves a complete change. Hotel textiles are not just an item in the inventory – they are something that the guest touches every day and that creates their impression of their stay.
If after checking you find that it is time to renew your stock or add pieces with your own logo, check out the complete offer for hotels and guesthouses at eshop.kapatex.com. Take care of your inventory before your autumn operations begin in full swing.
