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July 24, 2024

[Case Study] University of Washington: A Productive Partnership

Background: The University of Washington (UW) owns a 22-story, 500,000 square foot commercial office space called the Tower Complex. Built in 1970, the building’s original drapery was beginning to draw complaints due to being soiled, outdated, and in some cases, disintegrating. It was clear that a replacement solution was needed. Challenges: With nearly 1,000 windows…

Image of white sheets, pillows and topcover with text "Fall in Love with three Easy Room Refresh Essentials"

June 25, 2024

Shine for Summer: Essential Products to Refresh your Guest Rooms

Still dreaming about upgrading your guest room? The dream’s not over, especially with bedding essentials from Standard Textile. Two new tops covers, along with our Circa Bed Wrap, Encircle Box Spring Cover, and stocked shower curtains make refreshing your guest rooms easy (and affordable!).

Housekeeper making a hotel bed

June 13, 2024

Housekeeping Tips: How to Make Hotel Beds Faster

Any opportunity to speed up the housekeeping process and make the life of a housekeeper easier is a welcome improvement. That’s why today’s housekeeping tips center around one of the most significant tasks for housekeepers – how to make hotel beds faster.

Mop pads in a pre-prepared box filled with cleaning solution.

May 7, 2024

Pre-Prepared Cleaning Method – A Better Way to Clean

When it comes to floor cleaning (especially in high-risk areas) being efficient while also staying extremely effective is crucial. Traditional methods of hauling heavy mop buckets, pushing large trolleys, and the continuous strain of dipping and wringing by hand are inefficient and can even cause long-term injuries. If you’ve ever thought “there has to be…

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May 1, 2024

The Benefits of Blackout Window Treatments for Better Sleep and Comfort

Earlier this year, we explored standout travel trends for 2024 and the growing emphasis on quality sleep and creating sleep-friendly environments. Whether you operate a hotel, hospital, or vacation rental, those in your care are prioritizing a peaceful night’s sleep.  How can you create a more comfortable sleep environment? Investing in blackout window treatments is…

Take-Back Recycling Program

April 22, 2024

Introducing a Sustainable Solution for Linen Disposal

In 2022 we introduced a pilot Take-Back Recycling Program in collaboration with two of our hospitality customers, with over 35 properties nationwide. The aim was to address the challenge of managing textiles that are at the end of their life and are damaged beyond the possibility of donation for reuse. This initiative allowed us to…

Outdated window blinds with exposed cords in need of replacement.

April 12, 2024

New Safety Standard Effectively Eliminates Corded Window Coverings

This safety standard, ANSI/WCMA A100.1-2022, is designed to eliminate free-hanging cords and connectors that can potentially lead to accidents and injuries. Window coverings included in this ruling are: cellular, pleated, roman, and vertical.

A technician stuffs a comforter with feather and down material.

April 10, 2024

The Myths of Down and Feather Bedding

When it comes to filled bedding, no material on Earth is warmer, softer, more breathable, or longer-lasting than natural down and feathers. While these natural fill materials are superior to synthetic alternatives, there are large amounts of misinformation and misunderstanding around these products. Here are some of the most common myths of down and feather…

A young woman sleeping in a hotel bed with comfortable pillows.

March 14, 2024

4 Tips for Sleep Awareness Week 2024

In celebration of the National Sleep Foundation’s Sleep Awareness Week®, we wanted to share our top 4 tips to help encourage and contribute to your guests’ healthy sleep.

Nurse obtaining CEU credits from AORN

February 22, 2024

Standard Textile Provides Continuing Education at AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo 2024

Standard Textile is pleased to once again provide continuing education as part of this year’s AORN event.