Debate: Hospitality linen life and sustainability

Tonrose has partnered with Laundry Cleaning News to co-host a round table discussion this June to discuss sustainability and how to prolong hospitality linen life. "Following the success of our previous event with the LCN, we are delighted to once again be partnering with the LCN " said Marketing Co-Ordinator Natalie Lamb. "The first of its kind in the industry, the round table event last summer opened up a collaborative discussion from all areas of the supply chain. "Together, we challenged how suppliers, hospitality and textile care businesses can work together to achieve an ethical linen life-cycle, to help bring about real.
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The road to sustainably sourced linen

You may have heard us previously mention that we are members of the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI).  But do you know what that actually means or how it's helping us move towards sustainable linen supply? In this article, we explain everything, as well as updating you on upcoming training on the ground at our partner mills in Pakistan. What is Better Cotton? The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) is the largest cotton sustainability programme in the world, providing training on more sustainable agricultural practices to millions of farmers around the globe. The BCI exists to make global cotton production better for.
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Staying one step ahead

With the Easter season only just around the corner and occupancy levels set to soar, make sure you stay ahead of the game and order your bed, bath and table linen today. Ultima Superior bed linen uses a blend of fine combed cotton and polyester yarn for an ultra-white, ultra-plush guest experience with easy care processing for you. Wrinkle resistant, fast drying, with a 200 thread count and featuring an elegant 1cm or 1” satin stripe, it’s easy to see why this timeless favourite is the linen of choice for many hotels and laundries. And don’t forget to add flat.
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Keeping our finger on the pulse of hospitality

March saw two busy days for Key Account Manager Vicky Bentley. First the inaugural HHH Awards, which was a fabulous evening celebrating the efforts of the housekeeping teams – the beating heart of the hospitality industry. As proud sponsors, we were there on the night to help celebrate the achievements and efforts of the housekeepers who go above and beyond. Tonrose awarded the winner of the the Unsung Hero award to Mark Gough from Mottram Hall (collected on his behalf by Nicole Regan). We loved being a part of it and look forward to doing it all again next year..
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Keeping at the heart of the industry

Our team love nothing more than to get to get stuck in to discover what's new in the housekeeping world. By keeping our finger on the pulse of the beating heart of the hotel industry we are kept informed of the opportunities and challenges our customers are facing. Whether that's one of the many hotels and B&Bs we work directly with, or one of the thousands of commercial laundries and hotel supplies companies we partner with to provide a winning service. One of the fundamental ways of doing this is through key networking events. We are proud to be sponsoring the.
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More than just great linen

Supplying to the trade for over 120 years, the name Tonrose has become synonymous with high quality bed, bath, table and kitchen linens. With a dedicated 64,000 sq ft warehouse and impressive stock holding, we can be just as responsive as the industry we serve. But there’s so much more to Tonrose than selling great linen. Never content to stand still, we are putting innovation at the forefront of our business strategy. Following the success of our unique One WashTM technology for new linen, which addresses the perennial problem of cracked-ice creasing, Tonrose is excited about its newest development. “Originally.
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Learn to Love Your Linen Part 1

Whether you purchase your own commercial linens or rent from a laundry, one thing is certain – if you don't take care of them, they simply won't last. And that's bad news for everyone. If you own them, you'll obviously want to take care of your investment. If you rent, prices could be pushed up stock needs to be replenished prematurely, or the laundry may even be forced to close if the business is no longer sustainable. Cotton is wonderful long-lasting and durable natural fibre. But if it's not cared for in the right way, fibres can become damaged and.
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Proud to sponsor new HHH Awards

Tonrose is delighted to be sponsoring the new ‘HHH Awards’ – Hotel Housekeeping Honours. MEG Events Ltd, in association with Housekeeping Today UK and the UKHA, has launched the new ‘Triple H’ awards to celebrate the often-unsung heroes of the housekeeping industry. Open to all sectors within housekeeping, back of house and hotel laundry, the HHH awards will recognise companies, individuals, services and products that stand out from the crowd, showcase exceptional industry professionalism and customer service, and demonstrate innovations and initiatives that make every guest experience special. Alistair Sandall, one of the judges and Head of Professional Development at.
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Visiting Heimtextil 2019

Tonrose recently visited Heimtextil in Frankfurt, the world’s largest gathering of textile professionals. The annual event attracts people from over the world and offers an impressive platform to meet suppliers and discover the latest in innovations. Terry Sheldon (Chairman), Paul White (Head of NPD) and Karen Clarkson (Procurement Manager) attended the show and reported back on their experience. Heimtextil is a firm date in the diary for any textile supplier. Describing itself as “the biggest international trade fair for home and contract textiles”, it doesn’t disappoint. With over 70,000 visitors from 136 countries and almost 3,000 exhibitors from 64 countries,.
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2018: A year in review & looking ahead to 2019

  As the sun sets on another year, Tonrose Chairman Terry Sheldon reflects on the 2018 and looks forward to what 2019 might hold for Tonrose and its customers. Firstly, I’d like to say a huge thank you to each and every one of our customers; without your business, we wouldn’t be enjoying our 121st trading year. There’s no denying the challenging and changing market conditions we’ve all experienced over the year – the consolidation of the laundry market, the difficult trading conditions and the uncertainties surrounding Brexit. And as a business we have had to adapt to these changes in.
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