Linens undercovered: Make an Informed Choice for your Spa
Today’s spa guests have come to expect
treatment table. Yet finding the perfect balance of luxury and practicality can be a challenge. Our business is laundry-intensive, which makes efficiency, durability and recyclability important when purchasing treatment table sheets, blankets, towels, and robes.
a luxurious feel when they lie down on the
There are many fabric choices, but what are the real differences between them?
THE ‘NATURE’ OF PROCESS
Natural fibers include cotton, hemp and bamboo, and there are many misnomers about how ‘green’ they are, due to the process required to make them. For example, commercially grown cotton uses millions of tons of water, and is loaded with pesticides.
ORGANIC: RARE INTEGRITY
In contrast to other natural fibers, organic cotton is grown and produced using methods and materials that have a low impact on the environment. Unfortunately, it makes up a small percentage of global cotton production.
HEMP & BAMBOO: TBD
Hemp and bamboo are being marketed as “eco/green/sustainable fibers.” However, there is much to be learned about their real environmental benefits, and the chemical process for creating bamboo products can very polluting.
SYNTHETICS: SOFT FEEL, HARD WORKING
Designed to withstand the rigors of spa ope- rations while providing a soft, lush feel, high performance microfibers make up the majority of the world’s fabric usage. Yet, they use only 1% of fossil fuel demand. In a study of product distributors and Green Spa Network member interviews, microfiber was the only material to satisfy all 6 Sustainable Linens Purchasing Considerations. Fast-drying, durable, anti-bac- terial, stain-resistant, absorbent, soft.
BE PROACTIVE
Stay informed. Make sure you’re using high- efficiency dryers, and reengineer your treatment protocols to use less sheets and towels. Stay up-to-date on new fabrics, laundry techniques and detergents.
translates to a healthier business, and your customers reap the benefits, too.
8 A healthier linen program
By Mia Richardson, CEO, Comphy
Known for innovation, Comphy products were developed specifically for spa - offering the best in durability, sustainability, design and quality. Most importantly, Comphy linens live up to their name. The buttery soft, luxurious feel of the high-performance, superior quality microfiber is
comparable to 600 thread count sheets.
www.comphy.com
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Microfiber x Bamboo
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Fast Drying Durable
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Source: GSN Toolkit
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