Bedding and Bed Linen for Hotels

The importance of bedding to a hotel cannot be overstated. After all, absolutely everything else in and about the establishment - from the restaurant, to the minibar, the décor and the ambience – all revolve, ultimately, to the need for somewhere to sleep. What matters most about a guest’s stay is the quality of their sleep, and it is here that you can really make an impression that lasts.

To begin with, there are the base sheets to consider. Some housekeepers will prefer a flat sheet, while others will opt for a tight, clinging fitted sheet that grasps the mattress. There is no right or wrong, and it is merely a matter of personal choice. The only aesthetic is aesthetic, as some prefer the appearance of the flat sheets when they are tucked beneath the mattress.

Duvet covers are, of course, a must. Ours come with the popular envelope ends, and the cover sets come with the relevant numbers of Housewife-style pillowcases to match!

As for pillowcases – what is the difference between the Oxford style and the Housewife style? Oxford pillowcases (also known as Mock Oxford',) have a fabric border around the outside, much like a picture frame (imagine a diploma, framed on the wall, to help you remember!) whereas a Housewife pillowcase is the usual tight, unadorned edging that most of us would consider as 'standard' pillowcases. But what about Bag Ends? These are very similar to Housewife pillowcases, although the opening is wide open, enabling their easy removal by the housekeeper. The folding flap of fabric holds the pillow in, as well as making the removal of the pillow a brief, sweeping action of a task.

What about duvets? Or rather, what about the fillings? Traditionalists favour duck feather filling, and there is nothing wrong with this as an option. However, most prefer an artificial filling for their duvets (and pillows, for that matter,) and the choices come down to Hollowfibre and Microfibre. Microfibre is a finer version of the polyester Hollowfibre fluff, and it is generally acknowledged that hotels prefer the Microfibre for softness and comfort, due to the finer, airy and more breathable nature of the fibres in comparison to Hollowfibre pillow stuffings.

We offer an incredible variety of cotton and polycotton bedding, including flat sheets in 100% cotton, polycotton and polyester, reaching as high as 400 threads per square inch! The higher the thread count, the higher and richer the quality the fabric itself; this denser material also offers greater warmth. Better still, 100% cotton bedding is breathable and comfortable, no matter how high the thread count.

On top of this, we offer a selection of mattress and pillow protectors (popular addons for many hotels), as well as further optional extras such as mattress toppers, great-value storage bags and even cot bedding - perfect for your hotel's family-friendly credentials!

Whatever your hotels’ bedding requirements, and whatever grade you aim for, Hotel Buyer has entire ranges of bedding geared towards your exact specifications.

Mitre Linen - Our bedding is provided by hotel bedding specialist Mitre Linen. Mitre Linen have been providing the hotel, leisure, education and healthcare industries with beautiful bed linen, bedding, towelling, soft furnishings since 1946. Mitre's hotel linen collections are divided into different ranges to enable you to quickly find the products that will best suit your requirements and accommodation standards. Mitre's Eco bed linen is made of 100% organic cotton and this environmentally-friendly linen helps to support global sustainability. Eco towels and robes are made with 100% organic cotton, without compromising on Mitre's renowned high standard for hotel quality towelling products. Mitre Linen's OEKO-TEX 100-certified Eco duvets and pillows are filled with a special high-tech hollowfibre produced using 100% recycled plastic bottles which provides comfort, support and warmth, whilst reducing the environmental impact and keeping plastics away from or oceans and landfil sites.

The remainder of Mitre's hotel linen collections are divided into different ranges to enable you to quickly find the products that will best suit your requirements and accommodation standards. Heritage - Heritage by Mitre is luxurious and often includes small details the provide unique finishing touches for the boutique hotel. Luxury - is perfect for customers who are looking to create a quality look and feel for their guests. Comfort - are our best-selling Mitre products and they are a firm favourite with mid-range accommodation providers. Essentials - are sensibly priced, good quality everyday essential products.