LAUNDRY
LINEN AND
GUEST
CLOTHES
Linen refers
to based-flax fabric, while
Linens are identified as
those used daily
homewares and
apparel. These are fabric
household goods
intended for daily use.
Linen is a term used for all launderable fabrics
that are used in a hotel. These are the most
important recycled inventory item under the
executive housekeeper’s responsibility. They
are also considered the second highest cost to
this department. It is a must that there is an
existing effective policies and procedures to
put in place to monitor and control the hotel’s
linen inventories.
TYPES OF
LINEN
BED SHEETS
Have a good quality with a slight
luster and made from non crease
fabric to retain its appearance. For
comfort, the texture should be soft
and smooth, absorbent and free
from state. Bed sheet should be
large enough to be tucked in
securely all around the mattress.
Either fitted or plain.
PILLOW & PILLOWCASES
An ideal pillow should be neither too soft
nor too hard, while selecting pillows, the
housekeeper must test their comfort and
the longevity. With proper care, good
quality may last for two years. To
calculate the amount of material
required to stitch a pillowcase, it is
necessary to measure the circumference
of thepillow and add on 2 to 4 inches to
allow for shrinkage and perfect fit.
BOLSTERS
Bolsters are elongated pillow
which stretch the width of the
bed. They form an under pillow
and as the head do not rest on
them directly. They have a gone
out of fashion and now days a
guest is normally given two
pillows on the bed
BLANKET
These need to adhere to the body to
provide warmth. To be comfortable,
they should be smooth, soft, and
resilient and not too heavy. Wool is
often blended with a synthetic fiber, a
less durable alternative is made from
nylon fibers, it is suitable for those
who are allergic to wool.
DUVETS/QUILTS
It is increasingly popular in modern hotels
and are fast replacing the blanket, especially
on double beds. They consist of a filling
sandwiched or stitched in a fabric case with
a changeable cover. The fillers may be
feathers of the birds or synthetic fibers. The
warmth duvet is rated in togs the average
duvet having a rating of 10.5 togs and the
warmer ones having a higher tog 11and 14
whereas the polyester fiber filled duvet have
a tog between 8 and 11.
SOFT FURNISHING
THESE ARTICLES SERVE VARIOUS FUNCTIONS,
SOME MAY BE SIMPLY DECORATIVE, PROVIDING
COLOR,
PATTERN, AND TEXTURE TO THE ROOM SOME ARE
PROTECTIVE, AND OTHERS MAY PROVIDE WARMTH
CURTAINS
Plain heavy curtains draping to the floor
are used to create a formal setting. Short
curtains made of light; brightly patterned
fabrics are created an informal, relaxed
atmosphere. Good curtains are usually lined,
and heavy curtains are interlined, the lining
helps the curtains to drape well and also to
protect from sunlight and dust. The curtain
materials required for windows is 15 meters.
A heavy fabric is usual for public areas and a
lighter one in the guest rooms.
CUSHION COVER/UPHOLSTERY
They must match the décor and are ideal type
of furnishing to introduce color,
pattern and texture into a furnished room to
bring a cheer to the guest room. It is
important that they are resistant to dirt, the
fabric should not slip nor lint. They may
be used in the scatter cushions some may be
used as back rest in chairs others may
be shaped to fit sofas and chairs seats,
cushions may be made of variety of fabrics.
BATH LINEN
Bath linen comprise towels, bathmats,
shower curtains: Towel and bathmats
requirements of toweling material are
that they should be absorbent; the fabric
should also be durable and soft. Shower
curtains in hotels are waterproof these
include nylon, vinyl, fiber glass or PVC
coated materials. Whether white or
colored, the folds of plastics curtains
tend to stick together when hanging
wet.
TABLE LINEN
THESE HAVE BOTH PRACTICAL AND AESTHETIC USES, SO
NAPERY MUST BE CLEAN, FRESH
and crisp.
TABLE CLOTH
Fabric consider for table linen is
Damask should be able to resist
stains and to retain their color and
shape even after frequent
laundering. The tablecloth should
be sufficiently large to hang 9
inches below the table edge and
the fabric should be hemmed on
four sides.
TABLE NAPKIN
These are usually made of
100% cotton or linen as
they need to be absorbent.
Also, it should be possible
to starch them so as to
allow them to be folded into
fancy
shapes.
SLIP CLOTH
These are placed over
the table cloth to
achieve a contrasting
effect and hence
are normally colored.
UNDERLAYS
Baize or any other
felted material is
suitable for these,
molton is a cheaper
alternative.
SKIRTS/FRILLS / TABLE
RUNNERS
Narrow strips of cloth used
on bare tables without
under liner and can be
used even without
tablecloth. The width of the
fabric must correspond with
the length of the table.
WAITERS CLOTH
A 100 % cotton casement is
preferred fabric for waiters'
cloth.
