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...

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

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...

What is Room PAR? For inventory management and housekeeping needs, Room PAR is essential.  “PAR” in this sense stands for Periodic Automatic Replenishment.  It...

Can you use bedding out of the package? New bedding products must bewashed before use and separated from other bedding to ensure that anyfugitive...