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Short answer: spa linen is counted per treatment, not per room. Work out what one treatment uses, multiply by treatments per day, then multiply by 3 for par: one set in use, one in the laundry, one in store. A six-room spa doing 30 treatments a day needs roughly the quantities below.
What one treatment uses
| Item | Per treatment |
|---|---|
| Treatment bed sheet or large towel (base) | 1 |
| Cover sheet or large towel (over the guest) | 1 |
| Bath towel | 1 |
| Face towels or compress cloths | 2 to 3 |
| Head band or hair towel | 1 |
| Robe | 1 |
| Bath mat, if there is a shower | 1 |
The list for 30 treatments a day
| Item | Per day | At par 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Treatment bed base sheets | 30 | 90 |
| Cover sheets or bath sheets | 30 | 90 |
| Bath towels | 30 | 90 |
| Face towels and compress cloths | 90 | 270 |
| Hair towels or head bands | 30 | 90 |
| Robes | 30 | 90 |
| Bath mats | 30 | 90 |
| Hand towels, for therapists and basins | 20 | 60 |
Add stock for the relaxation lounge, changing rooms and any pool or thermal area. Those are counted per guest visit.
If your laundry returns linen same day, par 2.5 is workable. If it takes two days or more, plan par 4.
Sizes and weights
| Item | Typical size | Typical spec |
|---|---|---|
| Treatment bed base | Fitted or flat to suit the bed, about 80 x 200 cm surface | Cotton sheeting or terry |
| Cover or bath sheet | 100 x 200 cm | 450 to 500 GSM terry |
| Bath towel | 70 x 140 cm | 500 to 600 GSM |
| Face towel | 30 x 30 cm | 500 to 550 GSM |
| Hand towel | 50 x 90 cm | 500 GSM |
| Robe | One size plus XL | Waffle 300 to 350 GSM |
Measure your treatment beds before ordering. They vary in width and many have a face cradle that needs its own cover.
Oil is the enemy
Massage oil is what ends a spa towel's life. It builds up in the fibre, goes rancid and yellows the fabric.
- Choose cotton that can take a hot wash.
- Many spas use a coloured towel, such as sand, taupe or grey, for treatment beds, where oil marks show less.
- Keep oily linen separate and wash it promptly.
- Never dry oily towels on high heat without a proper wash. Oil-soaked cotton can self-heat.
Colour plan
| Area | Suggested colour |
|---|---|
| Treatment beds | Neutral: sand, taupe, grey |
| Guest towels and robes | White or off-white |
| Therapist hand towels | A distinct colour, so they stay back-of-house |
What it costs to stock
Using our published FOB Cochin bands:
| Item | Quantity | Price used | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath towels, 550 GSM | 90 | $2.50 | $225 |
| Waffle robes | 90 | $7.75 | $698 |
| Bath mats | 90 | $2.30 | $207 |
Face towels, bath sheets and treatment sheets are quoted to your sizes. White robes start at 50 pieces per size. Towels in other sizes follow the trial run of 500 pieces, though smaller orders can join a run in production.
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For robe choice, see shawl collar vs kimono collar. Our spa towel page covers fabrics. Send us your treatment count and bed sizes and we'll turn this list into a quote.
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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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