Linens and Bath Towels

How to order bed linens and towels online
By Sharon Moran, Freelance writer and editor Bed and breakfast and hotel owners know that linens and towels are an important part of their businesses. It's hard to create an at-home feeling for clients without plush, designer bath towels and linens.

Not all commercial linens are created the same, and it takes a discerning purchaser to identify high-quality hotel bath linens and hotel bath towels.

White is usually the hotel bath towel color of choice because this color is least affected by high-potency bleach. Spas and salons sometimes opt for alternate colors including pastel shades or vibrant colors.

The following small business owners can benefit from tips on ordering commercial linens online:

1. Salon and spa owners.
2. Bed and breakfast and small hotel owners.
3. Bath product retailers.
4. Fitness center owners.
   

Ordering designer bath towels and commercial linens online

Commercial linen companies and towel retailers offer numerous options for hotel bath linens. Monogrammed towels and organic cotton towels are just two options.
Try:  SoftLinens.com offers a wide variety of Egyptian cotton sheets and towels. F & B Specialty Linen has a full line of linens and towels imported from Europe. Bloomingdale's sells designer bath towels and linens from Ralph Lauren and Donna Karan.

Selling bath towels in your store

If you own and operate a retail store specializing in bath products, towels and washcloths are both appropriate companion items to complete your merchandise offerings. You'll probably offer more realistic color options than hotel or spa owners who are looking for practical colors that can hold up to frequent use.
Try:  If you're selling bath towels and washcloths as add-on items, you might not need wholesale quantities. Try The Company Store for a variety of towel colors in just the quantities you need. Don't forget well-known bath towel retailers like Bed Bath & Beyond.

Consider renting commercial linens

If your needs are temporary, or you don't want to front money to purchase new linens, consider renting linens and towels.
Try:  Visit Rentlinen.com to request more information about linen rentals.

• If you own a store that sells bath products and are selling towels and washcloths as well, make your display eye-appealing. Match or coordinate your towel colors with the colors of the bath products. For example, red or pink towels pair well with fruit-scented products such as apple or raspberry.
• Organic cotton towels are a great choice for Earth-friendly businesses. Product offerings for organic towels have expanded in recent years, although you might not find as many color options in organic cotton lines. Green hotels use organic cotton towels and linens, and retailers who sell Earth-friendly bath products would benefit from selling organic cotton linens rather than those made with traditional cotton.
• If you prefer to own commercial linens rather than renting, you can still outsource the required laundering. Utilizing a laundering service can save you time and money and reduce your staffing requirements. A variety of laundering options exist, and it's fairly easy to devise a schedule that meets your needs.