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By Camilla Swart

We are all very grateful that the hospitality industry is gradually re-opening. 

The question is: How are we going to deal with the Covid pandemic in our laundries in the
hospitality industry and what should we be doing now in preparation?

By Camilla Swart

By Camilla Swart

This is the question of the day. Where would you go if you could go anywhere? Let your imagination run wild.

By Camilla Swart

It gives me great pleasure to introduce our newest product to you!!

Following the success of the Egyptian cotton gown, we developed the Pure Linen Gown.

By Camilla Swart

Welcome to the new decade! 

Goodness, you might say, what happened to welcoming the New Year?  My answer – a New Decade calls for a greater amount of mental preparation and planning – mental fitness, as well as resilience. 

By Camilla Swart

The giving season has arrived with a flurry of tinsel and a tinkle of “Feliz Navidad”.

I have always believed, where possible, in giving gifts that I would actually also like to receive. I often have a twinge of jealousy when giving a gift, only to realise how wonderful it feels when that person says “how did you know I’ve always wanted one?”

At Linen Drawer we have anticipated the frustrations of our clients at not finding those perfect gifts, and would like to offer some suggestions:

By Camilla Swart

Linen Drawer stands for sleeping comfort.  Comfort is the physical manifestation of harmony. Harmony is the alignment of our minds and bodies with the universe and everything around us.

Often used in musical terms, the word ‘harmony’ has become a catch-phrase for our age.

By Camilla Swart

Ta-daa!!     

Introducing Linen Drawer’s newest product – PURE COTTON DUVET INNERS!

By Camilla Swart

In the age we live in, courage seems a slightly old-fashioned virtue.  Courage requires you to acknowledge the risks and perils, your own weakness or inability, yet to persevere despite everything against you. 

By Camilla Swart    

Colour means everything to us, although most of our products at Linen Drawer are white!  This sounds like a classic contradiction – but we provide products to the décor, hospitality and private sector and these clients are governed by colour choices.  We also have many products that support our bed linen which are variously hued; like towels, Horizon throws, blankets, and tabling.

Thinking of decorating your bath or bedroom (or any room in your home, hotel or office, for that matter) and want to know what the “ïn” colours are and how to get that perfect look? 

Colour guru’s are notorious for the fanciful names they call the ranges of colours that make up the trends for the year ahead.  We have taken a leaf out of their books and penned our own names for the colours we choose to be representative of 2015 and 2016.  First we need to bring you the COLOUR OF THE YEAR -2016… Taa Daaa!

UNIQUE QUALITIES

Angora goats are shorn twice a year and are not harmed in any way during the process. In the persuit of perfection, their fleece has been refined through consistently high breeding standards and meticulous genetic selection.

UNIQUE QUALITIES

Angora goats are shorn twice a year and are not harmed in any way during the process. In the persuit of perfection, their fleece has been refined through consistently high breeding standards and meticulous genetic selection.

NOW SOME ARE THINKING. . .

Does Mohair scratch?
Some yarns are just “pokier” than others, making itchy items, however, when the mohair is nicely contained within the blend it is quite soft.

Are Mohair Products made in South Africa?
The Hinterveld Range of products are 100% South African made and available in various exciting colours. These blankets and Throws are ideal to keep you warm in the cold months ahead, and are also very decorative.

NOW SOME ARE THINKING. . .

Does Mohair scratch?
Some yarns are just “pokier” than others, making itchy items, however, when the mohair is nicely contained within the blend it is quite soft.

Are Mohair Products made in South Africa?
The Hinterveld Range of products are 100% South African made and available in various exciting colours. These blankets and Throws are ideal to keep you warm in the cold months ahead, and are also very decorative.

NOW SOME ARE THINKING. . .

Does Mohair scratch?
Some yarns are just “pokier” than others, making itchy items, however, when the mohair is nicely contained within the blend it is quite soft.

Are Mohair Products made in South Africa?
The Hinterveld Range of products are 100% South African made and available in various exciting colours. These blankets and Throws are ideal to keep you warm in the cold months ahead, and are also very decorative.

A GUIDE TO MAKING AN INFORMED DUVET SELECTION

Tog rating is a measure of warmth of a Duvet and is determined by placing the Duvet onto a surface over a heated plate ( to mimic body heat ) and the amount of heat that escapes from the duvet during this process is measured.
The warmth of a duvet is therefore directly related to the amount of air that the filling traps, as the air serves as an insulator that assist in keeping the body warm. Keep in mind that the casing will also trap a small amount of air and in effect heat.

A GUIDE TO MAKING AN INFORMED DUVET SELECTION

Tog rating is a measure of warmth of a Duvet and is determined by placing the Duvet onto a surface over a heated plate ( to mimic body heat ) and the amount of heat that escapes from the duvet during this process is measured.
The warmth of a duvet is therefore directly related to the amount of air that the filling traps, as the air serves as an insulator that assist in keeping the body warm. Keep in mind that the casing will also trap a small amount of air and in effect heat.

FIGHT THE COLD THIS WINTER WITH BLANKETS IN ALL COLOURS & SIZES

Winter is starting to stretch its icy fingers. Though in many parts of the world summer is approaching, a lot of countries are preparing for winter.

We decided to give you a glimpse of our range of blankets so that you can choose one (or two) that suit your need. We cater for all seasons. Take a look at the lovely pics and for more information on colour choices and sizes, take a look at our website now.

FIGHT THE COLD THIS WINTER WITH BLANKETS IN ALL COLOURS & SIZES

Winter is starting to stretch its icy fingers. Though in many parts of the world summer is approaching, a lot of countries are preparing for winter.

We decided to give you a glimpse of our range of blankets so that you can choose one (or two) that suit your need. We cater for all seasons. Take a look at the lovely pics and for more information on colour choices and sizes, take a look at our website now.

Should I buy Egyptian cotton linen or a good 200T/C percale?

Now, if we’re honest, most of us have at some point in our lives been confronted with the ‘facts’ around Egyptian Cotton and wondered about how this compares to normal Upland cotton as it is referred to in the industry. You may have read up about the choices too, but did you really understand what it’s about? Is there merit in all the fuss? Lets see...

EVER STRUGGLE WITH THAT TIGHT FITTED COTTON SHEET? READ ON FOR NO MORE FUSS.

My pillow doesn’t fill the pillow case, what has gone wrong? Simple....sizing.

Ever wonder why your duvet doesn’t cover the bed? We’ll tell you why.

 My Hubby is always hogging the duvet. Guess what, we have the solution.

Freezing at night because your partner has hogged the duvet is not what you’d call ideal. Right? Most of the time, this is because the duvet is the wrong size. Now spending money on a good quality inner (and cover) is definitely worth while, making sure it’s the ideal size is almost as important. Now if you’d like to know more, read on......

Good morning good morning. Today I’d like to talk to you about a question that we are often asked in the hospitality industry as well as the private sector. This question is, "What are the different types of pillows one gets and how do they compare to each other, and of course, which is the best to buy." The summary below contains the variety of pillows that we here at Linen Drawer generally supply to the hospitality industry (Please note this information applies specifically to our products):

Good morning good morning. Today I’d like to talk to you about a question that we are often asked in the hospitality industry as well as the private sector. This question is, "What are the different types of pillows one gets and how do they compare to each other, and of course, which is the best to buy." The summary below contains the variety of pillows that we here at Linen Drawer generally supply to the hospitality industry (Please note this information applies specifically to our products):

All of us have struggled with stains at some point in our lives. Whether it is in a restaurant, guesthouse or hotel or at home with clothes and more. There is nothing worse than sitting with a stain and not knowing what to do.

Now, today we’d like to ask you how often you wash your duvet inners? And we normally ask this as an ice breaker when we do our presentations to hospitality, decorating and other industries. And would you believe me that more often than not, the response is, not even once a year. Yes, you heard right……not even once a year. Can you imagine sleeping under a duvet that hasn’t been washed for that long? Of course, keep in mind that this exact same question applies to your home.

Good Morning Everyone.

Have you ever struggled with a fitted sheet that just doesn’t want to fit, or that fitted perfectly, but after the first wash it’s so small, you’d need a team to get it to fit on the mattress?

Well if you have, then read on….

This is in fact a common problem that many deal with. It starts already at the door of the manufacturer.