When setting up a new hotel, it is important to keep a well-stocked inventory to maintain smooth operations.
A new hotel typically needs bed linens, towels, pillows and their covers, blankets, mattresses, duvet inserts, and covers.
The right selection and quantity depend on room count, bed configuration, occupancy, laundry frequency, and the hotel’s guest experience standard.
This blog serves as a complete checklist for you if you are setting up a new hotel, what you need and which Acme product is recommended.
New Hotel Linen Checklist: What Do You Actually Need?
Before placing an opening order, divide your hotel linens into essential guest-room items and specialty or operational textiles.
- Bed Linens: Everything You Need To Know
The first thing that comes in a bedding programe are bedhseets.
Since bedsheets come in multiple fabric options, you need to figure out which one suits your property the best.
- Poly-Cotton Blended Bedsheets: Made with a cotton and polyester blend, ideal for business hotels, motels, and institutional housing needing frequent commercial laundering, quick drying, and wrinkle resistance.
- 100% Cotton Bedsheets: 100% cotton bedsheets are best for luxury hotels, boutique inns, and high-end vacation rentals where guest comfort, premium tactile feel, and breathability drive five-star reviews.
- Microfiber Bedsheets: Made with synthetic fibres, microfiber bed sheets are best suited for high-turnover vacation rentals, short-stay urban properties, hospitals, and senior living communities.
While fabric is an essential part, construction and thread count aslo plays an important role. Look for double needle stitching, loom lock selvedges, and 180 to 300 thread count.
Choose the correct material, construction, and fibre quality, along with the fitted and flat sheets option according to your property needs.
ACME Hotel Bed Sheet Options
ACME offers different sheet constructions so properties can select according to their operating requirements and guest expectations.
| Collection | Construction | Best Suited For |
| T-180 Economy | 60% cotton / 40% polyester | Economy and high-volume properties |
| T-200 Percale | 60% ring-spun combed cotton / 40% polyester | Properties seeking breathable comfort and durability |
| T-250 Premium | 60% combed cotton / 40% polyester | Mid-scale and full-service hotels |
| T-250 Satin | 60% combed cotton / 40% polyester | Upscale properties |
| T-300 Luxury | 100% cotton | Luxury and premium properties |
The important consideration is not simply choosing the highest thread count. The complete construction should match the property’s laundry conditions, room standards, budget, and expected service life.
- Pillows and Pillows Protectors
After bedsheets, pillows and pillow protectors are the second most important thing to look for.
Pillows are essential as they directly affect the guest’s sleep and rest. Just like bedsheets, the construction and proper filling of a pillow determine the level of comfort a guest has at your property.
Options include:
- Down Alternative Pillows: They are mainly made with synthetic fills like polyester microfibers, gel-coated fibers, or cluster puff balls to copy the soft, airy feel of natural bird down. Commonly used by Airbnb properties, vacation rentals, hotels, and motels.
- Down Pillows: Down pillows are filled with soft clusters from ducks or geese, lacking hard quills. They provide a cloud-like, adjustable, and breathable sleeping experience, making them popular in luxury hotels and upscale resorts.
On the other hand, Pillow protectors are zippered or fitted inner covers placed directly over a pillow.
They shield it from sweat, skin oils, spills, dust mites, and allergens. They extend the life of the pillow and maintain hygiene beneath your regular, decorative pillowcase
- Duvet Inserts, Covers and Blankets
A hotel should also determine how its bedding system will provide warmth and protection.
Why Duvet Inserts And Covers Are Important For Hotels?
They are important for hotels as they provide the signature cloud-like comfort guests expect, while the removable outer covers handle heavy hygiene demands.
Using an insert-and-cover system saves labor and extends linen lifespan by protecting fragile fills from harsh commercial laundries
When selecting a duvet insert, consider:
- Filling type
- Weight
- Loft
- Shell construction
- Seasonal requirements
- Commercial laundry requirements
ACME offers Luxury Hotel Duvet, allowing properties to select according to their room standards.
- Duvet Covers
A duvet cover protects the insert while providing an important part of the bed’s finished appearance.
Look at:
- Fabric construction
- Size
- Closure
- Laundering performance
- Compatibility with the duvet insert
ACME’s range includes T-250 Sateen Stripe Duvet Cover and T-300 Luxury Duvet Cover.
- Blankets
Blankets can provide an additional layer of warmth and are particularly useful for properties operating in cooler climates or offering layered bedding.
ACME offers a complete blanket collection that provides another option for hotel bedding programs.
- Hotel Bathroom Linen Checklist
A complete guest-room linen program also needs the right bathroom textiles.
The essential bathroom hotel linens typically include:
- Bath towels
- Hand towels
- Washcloths
- Bath mats
When selecting towels, buyers should consider GSM, fiber content, absorbency, loop construction, border design, stitching, size, and commercial laundering performance.
What Should You Check Before Ordering Hotel Linens?
Before placing the opening order, confirm:
- Room count: Know the exact number of rooms that need to be furnished.
- Bed configuration: Confirm every mattress size and bed type.
- Occupancy: Account for the maximum number of guests each room is designed to accommodate.
- Linen par levels: Allow for room use, laundry, storage, and replacement stock.
- Laundry process: Select products that can handle the property’s actual commercial laundry conditions.
- Product specifications: Confirm fiber content, weave, GSM, construction, sizes, and finishes.
- Samples: Test representative products before committing to a large order.
- Delivery schedule: Make sure the complete linen package arrives before opening.
- Repeat availability: Confirm the supplier can support future replenishment orders.
A new hotel’s first linen order should be planned around actual operating requirements, not simply the number of rooms.
ACME Textiles: Hotel Linens for New Hospitality Properties
For more than 60 years, ACME Textiles has manufactured hospitality textiles for hotels, resorts, distributors, healthcare facilities, and institutional buyers worldwide.
Our range covers the major categories required for hotel operations, including towels, bedsheets, pillows and bedding accessories, duvet inserts, duvet covers, blankets, bath mats, bathrobes, spa textiles, and operational linens.
With multiple constructions and product options across these categories, ACME allows wholesale buyers to build a linen program around their property’s room standards, operating requirements, and budget.
Why Wholesale Buyers Choose ACME Textiles
- Over 60 years of hospitality textile manufacturing expertise
- Complete hotel linen and hospitality textile range
- Multiple product constructions for different property requirements
- Commercial-grade products designed for hospitality operations
- Consistent quality across production runs
- Factory-direct pricing and volume discounts
- Reliable supply for recurring wholesale programs
- Global manufacturing and export capabilities
Frequently Asked Questions
- What linens does a new hotel need?
A new hotel usually requires sheets, pillowcases, pillows, duvet inserts and covers, blankets, towel sets (bath, hand, washcloths, and mats), and mattress protection. Additional items like bathrobes and spa towels depend on the hotel’s amenities and service standards.
- How many sets of hotel linens should a new hotel buy?
The required linen quantity varies by room count, bed configuration, occupancy, laundry frequency, turnaround time, and linen par level. Hotels should consider linens in guest rooms, laundry, storage, and replacements.
- What bed linens are essential for hotel rooms?
Essential bed linens include fitted sheets, flat sheets, and pillowcases. Depending on the hotel’s bedding system, duvet covers, inserts, blankets, and mattress and pillow protection may also be needed.
- What towels does a hotel room need?
Hotels should consider fiber composition, yarn quality, weave, durability, and supplier reliability instead of focusing on just one specification.
- What should hotels look for when buying linens?
Hotels should consider fiber composition, yarn quality, weave, durability, and supplier reliability instead of focusing on just one specification.
- Should new hotels buy commercial-grade hotel linens?
Commercial hotel linens are designed for the demands of hospitality, including heavy use and frequent laundering. Choosing appropriate products enhances durability and reliability in linen operations.
Final Thoughts
A new hotel’s hotel linens program should be built around its room configuration, guest expectations, laundry process, and operating requirements.
Rather than choosing every product based on price or appearance, wholesale buyers should evaluate the complete construction, commercial laundry performance, required inventory, and supplier’s ability to support the property over the long term.
Opening a new hotel and sourcing your linen program?
Explore ACME Textiles’ hospitality textile collection or contact the team to discuss product requirements, samples, and wholesale sourcing.
