• Back to InnStyle »
The Innkeeper's Complete Resource
800.877.4667

Month: March 2015

The Difference Between Bath Rugs and Bath Mats

bath rugsQ. How does a bath rug differ from a tub/bath mat?

A. A tub mat or bath mat is usually an extension of a towel program, and used specifically right outside the tub to absorb water following a shower or bath.

A bath rug, however, serves multiple purposes. From a design standpoint, a bath rug can make a significant difference in the look of your bathroom. It can complement the overall color scheme of the bathroom or coordinate with the bath towels.

Available in various colors, textures and sizes, you have the option of changing out the bath rug when you need a new look.

Functionally, a bath rug, like a tub mat, helps absorb water from your body when you are stepping out of the shower or bath—it keeps excess water off the floor and prevents slipping on wet tiles. A 100% cotton bath rug is the best alternative, as cotton absorbs many times its weight in water and dries fast.

Continue reading The Difference Between Bath Rugs and Bath Mats →

Posted on March 10, 2015February 20, 2015Categories Bath Accessories, TowelsTags bath mats, bath rugs, hotel & inn supplies7 Comments on The Difference Between Bath Rugs and Bath Mats

Understanding Low Twist Yarn

low twist yardQ: What exactly is “low twist” yarn?

A: In the spinning process, yarn is twisted to add strength and provide greater uniformity, aiding the weaving process. The greater the twist, the more durable and substantial the yarn.

To create a low twist, the yarn is actually untwisted. Only longer staple cotton fibers—with their inherent strength—can be used in constructing low-twist yarns. The de-twisting action creates more air and space between the fibers, which yields a terrycloth fabric that’s especially soft and absorbent. This feature also decreases the time it takes the towel to dry after use or washing.

Q. What’s the difference between low-twist cotton towels and the more standard ringspun cotton towels?

A. You’re probably familiar with single-ply, 2-ply and 3-ply yarn. What you might not know is that while a single is, of course, a single strand a yard, “single” is also a term used to describe yarn that’s twisted in a single direction. Tecnically speaking, then, multiple strands of yarn can still be correctly described as a “single” if they’re all twisted in the same direction.

As far as 2-ply and 3-ply yarn is concerned, they consist of multiple strands of spun yarn that are twisted in the opposite direction from which they were originally twisted. This is done because twists add considerable strength to cotton fibers, and each multiple direction of a twist adds even more strength. That’s why a 3-ply towel is generally stronger than a 2-ply, and a 2-ply towel will tend to be stronger than a single-ply.

Continue reading Understanding Low Twist Yarn →

Posted on March 3, 2015January 28, 2020Categories TowelsTags cotton towels, low twist yarn, SFERRA4 Comments on Understanding Low Twist Yarn

Categories

  • AirBnb
  • Amenities
  • American-made
  • Bath Accessories
  • Bathrobes
  • Bathroom
  • Bathroom Products
  • Bed Bug Protection
  • Bedding
  • Blankets
  • Cleaning products
  • Commercial-grade products
  • Curtains
  • Electronics
  • For Innkeepers
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Gift Shops
  • Gifts
  • Green products
  • Healthy Living
  • Hospitality Bedding
  • Hospitality Careers
  • Hospitality Cleaning Products
  • Hospitality Comforters
  • Hospitality Culture of Service
  • Hospitality Current Events
  • Hospitality Floors
  • Hospitality Gifts
  • Hospitality Ideas
  • Hospitality Industry
  • Hospitality Linens
  • Hospitality News
  • Hospitality Pillow Protectors
  • Hospitality Pillows
  • Hospitality Products
  • Hospitality Properties
  • Hospitality Questions
  • Hospitality Sheets
  • Hospitality Sustainability
  • Hospitality Tips
  • Hospitality-grade products
  • Hotel supplies
  • In The News
  • InnStyle Products
  • Jobs in Hospitality
  • Made in the USA
  • Mattress Protection
  • Mattresses
  • Monogramming
  • New Products
  • Pillow Protectors
  • Pillows
  • Pool Towels
  • Retail
  • Robes
  • Sheets
  • Short Term Rentals
  • Shower Curtains
  • Sustainability
  • Sustainability in Hospitality
  • Tablecloths
  • Technology
  • Tips
  • Top Covers
  • Towels
  • Trade Shows
  • Uncategorized
  • Vacation Rentals
  • Valances
  • Wholesale Products

Tags

amenities amenities for innkeepers B&B supplies B&b supplies / bed and breakfast supplies bed and breakfast bed and breakfast supplies bed bug protection bed bugs bedding blankets bnb care tips for innkeepers comforters cotton sheets Down Alternative Pillows Down Pillows fine linens green products guest services holiday decorating fine linens hospitality industry Hospitality Linens Hospitality supplies hotel & inn supplies hotel bathrobes hotel bedding hotel pillows Hotel supplies wholesale innkeeper products innkeeper supplies inns laundering luggage racks mattress care Mattress Encasements mattress pads pillow protectors pillows sheets thread count towels wholesale fine linens wholesale linens wholesale table linens wrinkle free sheets
215 South 5th Street Perkasie, Pennsylvania, 18944
1-800-877-INNS 1-267-354-6020

Copyright 2023 innstyle.com
Website Design by IQnection - A Digital Marketing Agency