Textiles 101

Global Recycling Day is March 18 2025 and the theme for this year's event is "Breaking Barriers: A Revolutionary Blueprint for the Waste Management...

Why Use Down Alternatives? WestPoint Hospitality has been an industry leader for decades. As one of the first textile companies to use recycled water...

When purchasing from a company, are you curious about commitments to customers, employees, and the world? At WestPoint Hospitality, our practices reflect attention to...

How to reduce wrinkles… A universal problem shared by all property owners…WRINKLES.  The obvious answer- ironing. Commercial laundry and larger hotels that own semi-automatic...

In the hospitality industry, choosing fiber types is crucial in ensuring durability and guest satisfaction.  Natural fibers like cotton and linen offer breathability and...

Pouring bleach on whites to remove stains is not always the best answer.  Chlorine bleach is sometimes used in commercial laundries ranging from 50-150...

Choosing a proper detergent and or softener can be tricky.  Here is what we advise.  A nonionic surfactant with good emulsifying properties should be...

Terry / Towels – this category has its issues starting with laundry care.  Typical laundry issues include: Overloading washers – the machine cannot properly...

Our bed linen is performance tested to 100 commercial cycles under the recommended care guidelines found on each product’s care label.  Our primary bed...

Thread count refers to the total number of threads woven into one square inch of fabric, typically for sheets, pillowcases, or other textiles. It...