Information and industry updates regarding blankets and other pieces of bedding within the hospitality industry.
The weather is changing in our corner of the world. Pretty soon, people will begin swapping shorts and sandals for sweaters and scarves.
And just as your wardrobe changes with the seasons, so too does your bedroom. The blankets you’ve been using all summer will likely not do the job in winter and vice versa.
In this blog post, we’ll look at the best blankets to use in hot and cold weather.
Continue reading Best Summer/Winter Blankets for Hot/Cold Seasons →
A few years ago, weighted blankets were just a fad item. Now, they’re everywhere, with more than two dozen companies manufacturing them.
These blankets are typically weighted with plastic pellets or grains of rice or buckwheat and can weigh anywhere from four to 25 pounds.
Continue reading What Is a Weighted Blanket and How Do They Work? →
There are fewer things more comforting than a blanket.
Charles Schulz didn’t just invent the idea of a security blanket – excuse the pun – out of whole cloth with Linus in the Peanuts cartoons. Children have long turned to blankets to provide a sense of well-being.
And while we may outgrow our need to keep our blankets – or teddy bears or whatever comfort objects we trusted – our need to sleep with a warm, comfortable blanket never goes away.
Continue reading What Are the Standard Blanket Sizes? →
The nights are cold by the ocean, even in the summertime. Your guests have been strolling along the beach, chilled by the salt air at their backs.
As they walk back to your place, the thought of nestling themselves under a soft thick blanket initiates the warming process in their mind.
Whether you run a bed and breakfast in the mountains or the seaside resort we described above, your guests will appreciate coming home to blankets that are warm, comfortable…and clean.
With that in mind, we’ve put together this guide on how to wash a blanket.
Continue reading How to Wash a Blanket →
“It’s better to give than to receive.”
That little bit of wisdom tends to come up a lot during the winter holidays. It’s only after we get a little older – and gain some wisdom of our own – that we discover it’s true.
When we’re kids, part of the joy of Christmas comes from getting gifts. When we grow up, we discover the joy of giving gifts.
And while it feels great to give gifts to your family and friends, what if you could give a gift to a stranger?
This year, InnStyle is giving you the opportunity to do just that.
Continue reading Give The Gift Of Warmth To A Homeless Person →
In a recent blog post, we discussed a number of the different types of blankets we have for sale, including cotton, down-filled, and polyester fleece.
But we didn’t mention blankets made from a napped fabric, which are an important – and extremely comfortable – part of our collection, available for sale on our website.
Napped fabric refers to a process in which both sides of a piece of woven or knit fabric are teased and raised and/or sheared off to make them even. The raised fibers of napped fabric all lie in one direction, making the fabric look and feel different when seen or touched from different angles.
Continue reading What Is Napped Fabric? →
Whether you’re shopping for yourself or a guest, choosing the right blanket can be somewhat confusing.
There are many different choices to consider: What fill should I get? What fabric will be the warmest? The most comfortable?
And not every blanket will suit everyone. That’s why we’ve put together this short guide to choosing a hotel blanket.
Continue reading Choose the Best Blanket, Get a Good Night’s Sleep →
Generally speaking, down blankets are more lightweight. They use a sewn-through (or stitch-through) construction, where the top layer of ticking is sewn directly onto the bottom layer to keep the down evenly distributed. Down blankets are typically sized a bit more generously than a duvet, as they’re often used in lieu of a duvet, woven blanket, or coverlet. Many of our customers use a down or down alternative blanket as a third sheeting instead of a traditional blanket. It is a good choice for those who do “turn-down” service as it looks lovely when guests return to their room after dinner.
Continue reading Cozy Up with Down Blankets this Fall →
Waffle weave fabric is a woven fabric with a recessed square pattern resembling the look of the popular breakfast treat or honey bee comb. During the weaving process, the ridges outlining the squares or diamonds are raised on all sides by floating both the warp and the weft, and gradually decreasing the floats moving from the ridges toward the centers. The result is a versatile fabric, ranging in gauge from fine to coarse, that is very absorbent. 
The adaptable nature of waffle weave fabric makes it a popular choice for many bath and kitchen accessories, including:
InnStyle carries a wide selection of towels, blankets and robes in comfortable, cozy and absorbent waffle weave. Browse the website and take a taste of your favorite waffle today.