Under The Covers: The Science Behind Hotel Bed Sheets

When you’re tucked in for a good night's sleep at a hotel, you might not be thinking about the scientific composition of the hotel’s bed sheets. More than just a piece of fabric to cover the mattress, hotel bedding is carefully selected based on specific factors that contribute to their overall quality and comfort. This blog will explore the science behind high-quality hotel linen, how these key factors impact their look and feel and where hotel linen suppliers come into all of this.

Thread Count

Referring to the number of threads woven into one square inch of fabric, thread count is an important component of hotel bedding. Higher thread counts are often associated with high-quality bed linen, due to its soft and luxurious feel. However, thread count is one of the many factors that define good bed sheets.

At Stalbridge Linen Services, all of our hotel linen features a high thread count to provide your guests with that premium-quality feel they’ve come to expect.

Fabric Composition

The fabric composition of hotel bedding can be of great impact to whether they are considered high-quality bed linen. The most common types of fabric compositions used in hotel bed sheets are cotton, polyester and blends of the two. 

Cotton is the most common choice because of its softness and breathability, and Egyptian cotton, known for its long fibres and luxurious feel, is a popular choice for high-end hotels. 

Polyester, on the other hand, is often blended with cotton in order to add durability and wrinkle resistance to the fabric.

Weave

The weave pattern corresponds to the way in which the threads are interlaced. The most common weave patterns used in hotel bed sheets are percale and satin. Percale is a basic weave pattern that produces a crisp, cool feel whilst a satin weave has a silky, smooth feel and a lustrous sheen. Hotel linen suppliers like Stalbridge Linen Services can supply both weave pattern options.

Colour And Pattern

On a more psychological rather than molecular level, the colour and design of hotel bed sheets play a large part in how we sleep.  Colours can be chosen to establish a specific brand whilst curating an atmosphere also, which can impact mood and sleep quality. Blues, greens, and whites are all calming colours that can help a customer feel comfortable and tranquil under the hotel bed sheets. 

Stalbridge Linen Services provide a range of vibrant hotel bedding colours to complement your establishment’s decor. For further personalisation, we can also embroider your company name or logo into your linen supply.

Commercial Linen Hire for Hotels 

Now we’ve delved into the science behind hotel bed sheets, you might be looking for some high-quality bed linen for your hotel. If so, Stalbridge Linen Services can help. Since 1975, we have provided linen hire and laundry services all across the UK.

Whether you own a populous city-centre hotel or a cosy countryside B&B, our hotel bed sheets, with options for high-quality bed linen, can ensure guests have the most comfortable of stays. 

Take a look at our hotel bed sheet range or get in touch with us today to find out more.