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Short answer: a 20-room hotel with one double bed per room needs about 120 bath towels, 120 hand towels, 60 bath mats, 60 sheet sets, 60 duvet covers and 120 robes to run at a par of 3. At our published FOB Cochin prices that is about $3,400 before freight and duty. Every line fits our small-order terms.
The order
| Item | Per room | In use | At par 3 | Price used | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath towels, 550 GSM, 76 x 152 cm | 2 | 40 | 120 | $2.75 | $330 |
| Hand towels, 500 GSM | 2 | 40 | 120 | $1.15 | $138 |
| Bath mats, 900 GSM | 1 | 20 | 60 | $2.30 | $138 |
| Sheet sets, 300 thread count percale | 1 | 20 | 60 | $9.50 | $570 |
| Duvet covers | 1 | 20 | 60 | $14.00 | $840 |
| Terry robes | 2 | 40 | 120 | $11.25 | $1,350 |
| Total FOB Cochin | $3,366 |
Prices are mid-points of our published bands. Your quote will state the exact figure. Face towels are extra and quoted to size.
Why every line fits a small order
| Line | Small-order term |
|---|---|
| Bath towels, hand towels, bath mats | Our running sizes carry no minimum |
| Sheet sets and duvet covers | From 50 pieces per size at 200, 300 and 400 thread count |
| White robes | From 50 pieces per size |
A sheet set is one flat sheet and two pillowcases, so 60 sets is 60 sheets and 120 pillowcases. See ordering fewer than 500 towels.
Why par 3
The usual standard. Laundry can run a normal cycle without shortages.
In the room
On the bed and in the bathroom
In the laundry
Being washed and dried
On the shelf
Clean, ready for the next change
Each tile is one full change of linen for one room.
300
Bath towels
300
Hand towels
300
Flat sheets
300
Pillowcases
One set on the bed, one in the laundry, one in the store. With a par of 2, a full house on a day the laundry is late leaves rooms unmade. If your laundry returns linen the same day, you can run robes and duvet covers at par 2 and save about $700.
Adding freight and duty
| Destination | Duty on Indian linen | Sea transit from Cochin |
|---|---|---|
| UAE | 0 percent under CEPA with certificate of origin | 7 to 10 days |
| UK | 0 percent under CETA with proof of origin | 21 to 26 days |
| EU | 12 percent | 22 to 28 days to Germany |
| Australia | 0 percent under ECTA with proof of origin | 18 to 25 days |
This order weighs roughly 250 to 300 kg. That is a small part load. Ask us for a CIF price to your port, and ask your broker for clearing and delivery. For a rough landed figure, use the import duty and FTA calculator.
Where to save and where not to
| Save here | Not here |
|---|---|
| One robe per room instead of two | Bath towel weight. Guests notice |
| 200 thread count sets at $5.00 to $7.50 | Par level on towels and sheets |
| White only, no embroidery on the first order | Sheet size. Measure the mattress |
What to add later
- Embroidered logo on robes and bath towels
- Pool towels in a colour, if you have a pool
- Makeup cloths. See makeup stains on white towels
- A retail robe for the shop
Timeline
| Step | Time |
|---|---|
| Ready samples sent | 7 to 14 days |
| Order, proforma, 50 percent advance | A few days |
| Production | 30 to 45 days |
| Inspection, balance, shipping | Sea transit as above |
| First wash and room setup | 2 weeks |
Allow about three months from first enquiry to made-up rooms. See the pre-opening countdown.
Scale it to your hotel
Multiply by your room count, or use the par level calculator and the hotel linen budget calculator. Our page for boutique hotel bed linen has more on fabric choice.
To get this list priced for your property, send us your room count and bed sizes.
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Written by
Dr Abin Babu
Founder & Chairman, Anabyn Global Ventures
Anabyn exports hotel and home linen from Kerala, India. These guides come from the questions buyers ask our desk. About the team
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