Textiles 101

Bamboo comes from bamboo plants. Most “bamboo sheets” you see are actually bamboo rayon or viscose, which means the bamboo is processed with chemicals....

Do fabric softeners reduce the absorbency of towels? Yes, fabric softeners can decrease the absorbency of towels by coating the fibers with a waxy,...

Three points that continuously pain these site owners are worth sharing, and how we at WestPoint Hospitality overcome those challenges. If you are in...

Good, Better, Best is a subjective topic. While a product may feel basic to you, it may feel luxurious to another. Most think the...

CELEBRATING ZERO WASTE WEEK Zero Waste Week will be globally observed from September 1-7 2025. Zero Waste Week is an annual campaign which encourages...

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, or in our case, the feeler, the sleeper, the bather. While we are reminded of good,...

While the best corporate responsibility practices have been part of our DNA for centuries, last year, WestPoint joined the United Nations Global Compact initiative...

Plastic Free July is a global movement to encourage everyone to eliminate the use of single-use plastics when and where possible. Plastics present a...

Future of Textile Recycling According to estimates by the US EPA, the United States alone produces 17 MILLION METRIC TONS of textile waste each...

Regardless of whether you outsource your laundry or do it in-house, housekeeping is one of the most important aspects of operations. Cross-training staff and...