LINEN

LINEN is the word basically a type of fabric, but when

used in Hotel Industry the term correlates to the various
kind of fabric which s are used for the various purpose in
the hotel industry. Linen in hotel industry can be
classified to various kind s such as bed linen, bath linen &
table linen. The preferred fabric type used for above type
of linen in the hotel industry is cotton due to its strength,
absorption, variety in color and weave and supply.
Maintenance of the same is not easy but the other benefits
cover this aspect of the linen. The linen closet is a quaint
throwback to the days when housekeeping wasn’t
whatever you could cram in between the end of the
workday and fixing supper. If you happen to have an
older home with a generous linen d closet. You can store
most of your household linens all in one place. But it
when you s are short on storage to keep linen attractively
organized where they are used
Lien comes from stalk & flax plant a fiber plant epically
for making ropes. Linen is hardwearing & easily washed
but require d careful finishing. Famous for making napkin
and table linen. Good quality linen has smooth
appearance and cool g to the touch. Linen can be easily
dyed and the color does not fade when wash. It is a term
used for all launder able g fabrics that are used in a hotel
industry. It is also a type of a fiber which has got a natural
origin

THE LAUNDRY LIST

Once you add up the different type of linen required to
furnish a western household, you have a surprisingly long
list. Bedding includes sheets, pillowcases, mattress cover,
blanket, pillow protectors, shams, bedspreads, duvets and
duvet cover. Table linens are g tablecloths and napkins,
and may include placements, runners and biscuit
warmers, bath linen inventory divides towels and bath
towels, and includes bath mats and decorative seasonal or
guest towels. Kitchen linens are d towels used foe
draying dishes, general hand-draying and mopping up,
and may include dish rags.
BED LINEN
Bed linen comprise of the various kinds of fabrics items,
which d are used for the making of the bed in a guest
room. It comprises of
Bed sheet – It is preferably a cotton sheet. Size can be
easily calculated for any kind of the bed by acquiring the
dimension of the mattress. The calculating is done as
length of b the sheets is equal to the length of the mattress
plus two times the height of the mattress and also added
two times the amount h of fabrics required to tuck under
the mattress which is generally considered as 6 on each
side. Similar calculating is employed for the width of the
sheet.
Eg : Say the length of the mattress is 78, Width is 36 &
height is 6
Thus calculating the length of the sheet is = 78+2(8)
+2(6) = 102
The width of the same sheet will be = 36+3(8) +2(6) +60
In some international properties the top sheet of the bed is
generally called out as the night spread or the wrinkle
sheet. The reason being in d the night after the turndown
service it is this top bed sheet which is visible and spread
on the bed. It is called as the wrinkle sheet due to the
wrinkle weave which is taken f so as to provide always
calculated in similar way as in the case of a bed sheet
wrinkle sheet bed cover which is taken so as to avoid any
wrinkle appearance of the t bed sheet
The size of the bed sheet depends upon the size of the bed
which in the hotel industry depend upon the policy of the
company but generally observed sizes of the bed in the
hotel are as mentioned below:
TYPE OF BED LENGTH WIDTH
Queen size bed 78” 48”
Double bed 78”
78”/60”
King size bed 78”
84”78”
Single bed 78” 36”
DUVET COVER:
A duvet is a quilt made for the guest rooms with the use
of a fiber in it rather than g the cotton. It is latest in the
hotel industry. The sizes of the pillow cover also vary
from hotel to another hotel and is depend, which are the
similar to the quilt cover. The fabric used for the cover is
cotton which can be of the l designed or patterned. The
size of the duvet plus two inches extra length wise and
width wise to help the smooth insertion of the duvet
PILLOW COVER/ PILLOW SLIP:
Pillow cover are again of the cotton used in the industry.
The sizes of pillow g covers also vary from hotel to
another hotel and is depend upon the size of the pillow
which are generally 24” in length by 18” width to 30” in
length by 21” in width like duvet covers the pillow cover
are inch extra in the length and width to help the smooth
and fast pill on
BATH LINEN:
Bath towel:
The bath towel is made of the cotton done in Turkish
weave wherein the y looped piles are left on both the
sides of the towels. The piles are never cut in the towel so
as to avoid the opening f of the weave of the towel and
appearance of the holes in it.
The size of the bath towels is 42” in length by 30” in
width but can f vary up to 48” in length by 36” in width.
Still even if the towel is larger than the specified than the
towels are known as bath sheet. The general color of the
towels used in the g hotel industry is white.
HAND TOWEL:
Similar to the bath towel in description a hand towel
varies in size from 30” in length by 21” in width to 27” in
length by 18” in width
FACE TOWEL:
A face towel is similar to the other towels in it its physical
appearance and weaves. It varies in size from 10” square.
Generally the F&B services department uses cold towel.
Which are like bath linen in its appearance, but the size is
10” square
BATH MAT
Similar to the other towels in its physically appearance
and weave this towel g differs from the other towel in its
strength and hardness. The towel is hard and has long life
compared to the other towels used. The size of bath mat
can vary from 30” in ength to 24” width
TABLE LINEN
The general item used for the table linen are also of cotton
due to various s advantages above the other fabric types.
The food & beverage manager or the head of the
department provides the sizes for the above linen.
A general calculation of size for length of the table linen
can be done as g length of the table plus two times the
desired fall from the tabletop. Standard size of the napkins
is 18” square to 24” square. The cocktail g napkin is of
the size of 6” square. A naprone is colored and may be of
tericott fabric, which is the blend of cotton and terylene,
and the size is equivalent to the size t of the tabletop. The
tablemat used in the hotel and restaurant differ in size fron
24” in length by 18” in width to 18” in length by 16” in
width. Now a days hotel prefer to purchase the table mats
which are either of use and g throw types or have plastic
to provide the advantage of easy cleaning and less wear
and tear. The runners used g in the hotel industry in
particular the banquets are of 16” to 18” in width and the
length entirely depends upon the length of a the banquet
table used in the hotel industry
BED & BATH
Keeping linen where they are used has obvious
advantage. But you do g need an attractive way to store
them so the visual effect isn’t calculating of the size of the
bed ultra. Re purpose an old glass front cabin for holding
towel & washcloth in the g bathroom. Distress & faux age
it for a shabby chic style period bath. Install wire shelving
on the wall high over the tub and roll all towels
identically for a r contemporary bathroom. Hang a
wooden produce or wine crate on the wall vertically to
hold towels. Store folded clean sheets and pillowcases in
vinyl under bed cases or in drawers, lined with scented
shelf paper & fitted g with casters so you can roll them
under the bed. Hang a fabric shoe keeper in the closet and
store linen in its vertical g cubbies. Stack vintage suitcase
next to the bed to form a night stand, and keep spare bed
linen, extra pillow and blancket inside

SIDEBOARD AND PANTRY

Dedicate a kitchen drawer g to folded dishtowels, if you
can spare it. Otherwise, a wire or wicker basket on a
pantry or cabinet shelf keep towels organized. The wicker
picnic basket, parked on top of the fridge, advantage of
easy cleaning and less wear b and tear. Now a day hotel
preferred to purchase a table bath in the hotel industry.
The wicker picnic basket, parked on top of the fridge, is
another handy place for the g extra dish towel. Sideboard
drawers and shelves in the dining room are the obvious
choice for folded tablecloth, napkin, runners & placement.
But an especially colorful collection, gathered on your
travel, is as intriguing as an f exotic bazaar when the
kitchen linens are folded and stacked on shelves visible
through a glass front hutch. In place of a traditional
sideboard, a brightly hand g painted Tibetan chest or a
stepped tansu with closed cabinet cubbies door
contributes to the décor and provides a useful pace to
stash kitchen and dining linens
SIZE OF LINENS USED IN HOTEL INDUSTRY
Linen have to be sized of h to be sized according to the
size of the mattresses and tables. Other items can be
chosen on the basis of appearance & price. Tablecloth
come in wide variety of sizes. To make an attractive
presentation, the edges of a tablecloth should have a
sufficient corner drop off f the end of the table. If many
different size of sheets are purchased, the labour cost to
short them will be high. The careful selection of the
standard size make purchasing, counting, storing &
maintaining g inventories much easier. Size can be color
coded for easier sorting. Sheets are usually available with
color coded hem threads
LINEN USED FOR MAKING OF BED
Top sheet: it is also known as flat sheet, is the sheet that
separates the comforter, now a day the duvet cover takes
the place of the top sheet
Bottom sheet: it also known as fitted sheet is that sheet
with the elastic edge that fits over your mattress hence the
name bottom g or fitted sheet. As today mattresses have
grown much thicker, it’s important to check the
measurements before buying a fitte sheet to make sure it
will stretch all the way over the mattress
Coverlet: a coverlet is a decorative fabric covering that
does not the f floor & normally does not cover the pillow.
Woven coverlets and quilts fall into the category.
Bedspread: A bedspread is similar to coverlet a thin
decorative covering but it normally covers the entire bed
& touches the y floor. Cotton, chenille, wool and
polyester are common bedspread material
Blanket: it is used to add warmth. While some people use
blanket on its f own, many others prefer to top the blanket
with a more attractive quilt, comforter or duvet. Blanket
are most commonly made of wool, cotton, polyster,
microfiber plus blend of fibers
Comforter: a comforter is a bed cover stuffed with fibers
or down for g warmth, & then sewn together on all four
sides. Probably the most common bed most are made up
of either cotton or polyester
Duvet: a duvet is similar to a comforter except it requires
the use of a duvet cover, there a comforter f does not.
Typically, a duvet is solid white down alternative a duvet
cover covers and protect a duvet. Like a envelope, it has
an a opening t there the comforter or duvet is inserted.
Once placed inside, the opening is closed with buttons, or
occasionally a zipper. Duvet cover w generally very
decorative and are available in a nearly endless selection
of colors & style.
Euro or continental pillow
A euro or continental pillow a large square pillow is a
decorative pillow that sits back against the head board.
The removable for washing
Sleeping pillow
A sleeping pillow is the f rectangular pillow that you lay
your head on when sleeping. Sleeping pillow have three
sizes standard, queen, or kin to fit your bed or sleeping
habits. There are many types of sleeping pillow
Decorative pillow
A decorative pillow, also referred to as an accent or
throw pillow, is a small pillow that comes in many
shapes, size and colors to add decoration to a bed
Bolster pillow
A bolster pillow is a tubular pillow used for lumbar
support while sitting up to read in bed, but more often, its
used as a decorative pillow or accent pillow. These
pillows range in size from very small to spanning the
entire width of the bed
Pillow case
A pillowcase is used to cover a sleeping pillow & some
times decorative or bolster pillows. Its noramally a
rectangular shape with an opening on one & where you
insert the pillow. Change your pillow case at least s twice
per week h to protect your facial skin from break outs or
skin irritation
Pillow sham
A pillow sham is similar to a pillowcase but it does not a
open on one side. Instead, it has a flange, which extra s
from where the pillow sham is sewn on each edge. Pillow
sham are often more decorative than pillow case & more
likely to have elaborate s embellishes. Add a couple of
pillow shams to your bed for extra style.
Bed skirt
A bed skirt is a decorative piece of a fabric placed btw the
mattress & box springs. It extends to the floor at the a
mattress sides & bottom. Its main function is to hide box
springs, but bed skirts also add a touch of softnesss, color
& décor to the room
Throw blanket
Smaller than a regular blanket, a throw, or toss blanket. Is
used to add extra warmth at the foot of the bed, or when
wrapped around your shoulder. They are another good
way to add a touch of color to your bed
Now that you understand the diff types of bedding, it will
be much easier to design the bed of your dreams, the
perfect spot to sleep & restore your energies each night
Linen it the term is basically a type of a fabric but when
used in hotel correlates to the various kind of fabric. The
various purpose in the hotel industry. Hotel industry can
be classified to various such as bed linen, the linen is
cotton industry for the collection of the cotton due to its
strength, absorption and variety color weave a supply.
Maintained of not easy but the other benefits cover this
aspect of the linen
Preferably better cotton sheet. Size can be easily
calculated for any kind of the bed by acquiring the
dimension of the mattress. The calculation is done to plus
two times the height of the mattress and calculate is
generally consider on each side and width of size
Generally it is called out as the night spread or the
wrinkle sheet. The reason being in the night after the
turndown service it is the top sheet of the bed which is
visible & spread on the bed. Its is called as the wrinkle
sheet due to the wrinkle weave it is taken so as to avoid
any kind of the wrinkle appearance in it after the bed
cover it after the bed cover on the top of it is folded.
Again the size of the night spread is always calculated in
the similar way as in the case of the bed sheet
The face towel similar and the other towel in its physical
appearance & weaves. It varies in size of the square
generally in the f & b department service cold towel,
which are likely the bath linen in its appearance
The other towel differ from other towel in its strength and
the hardness. This towel is hard to use ans has long life
compred to the other towels used the size of the bath mat
vary In length and width
The general item used for the table linen are also called of
cotton due to various advantage above the other fabric
types. The f & b manager or the head of the department
provides the size for the above linen.
A general calculation of the size for length of the table
linen can be done as length of the table plus two times the
desire fall from the table top. Standard size of the napkin
is 18 square to 24 square. The cocktail napkin is size of
six square. A naprone is coloured and may be of tericott
fabric, which is the blend of cotton and terylene , and is
equivalent to the size of the table top.The table mat used
in the hotel and the restaurant is different in size from 24
in length by 18 in widhth to 18 in length by 16 in width.
Now a days hotel prefer to purchase the table mat which
are either of or have plastic to provide the advantage of
easy cleaning and less wear and tear.The runners used in
the hotel industry in particular the banquets are of 16 to
18 in width and in the length entirely depends upon the
length of the banquet area.