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Winter Bedding Trends

Winter Bedding Trends

Winter Bedding Trends.  As the colder nights roll in, bedding trends often emphasize creating a warm, cosy, and inviting sleep environment to combat the chill of the season. Darker, warmer colours, heavier fabrics and, of course, Christmas-theme designs.  Here are a few ideas for your winter wonderland bedroom!

Clean Beds, Happy Guests

Clean Beds, Happy Guests

Clean Beds, Happy Guests.  If you own or run a guest house, hotel or B&B, or if you rent out your Airbnb property, you’ll know just how important cleanliness is.  A guest who finds a rather unpleasant-looking stain on his or her pillow of mattress… is NOT a happy guest!

Are Fitted or Flat Sheets Better?

Are Fitted or Flat Sheets Better?

Are Fitted or Flat Sheets Better?  There’s no simple answer, it all depends.  Fitted sheets will ‘hold’ the bed better than flat, but as in many hotels, we recommend both!  Use the fitted sheet on the mattress and a flat sheet between it and your blanket/duvet.  That’s the ‘best’ way!

Do Hotels Need Mattress Protectors? Waterproof Mattress Protectors from KerryLinen.ie

Do Hotels Need Mattress Protectors?

Do Hotels Need Mattress Protectors?  Yes, they do!  If you run a guest house, hotel or B&B, the importance of cleanliness is paramount for your guests.  Waterproof mattress protectors not only protect your expensive mattresses, but washing before each guest arrives ensures a pleasant stay – and much better reviews!

How to Wash Hollowfibre Pillows and Duvets

How to Wash Hollowfibre Pillows and Duvets

Washing hollowfibre pillows and duvets requires a little care to ensure they maintain their shape and integrity, but it’s considerably less difficult than washing feather and down. Hollowfibre is a synthetic material commonly used in bedding products like pillows and duvets. Here’s a general guide on how to wash them.

What Does TOG Mean? Duvets from KerryLinen.ie

What Does TOG Mean?

What Does TOG Mean?  TOG is a measure of the thermal insulation of a fabric or material, commonly used in the textile industry to indicate how warm a piece of bedding is. It helps consumers choose appropriate bedding based on the ambient temperature and their personal preferences for warmth. What Exactly Does TOG Mean? Specifically, …

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Hypoallergenic vs Anti-Allergenic - What’s the Difference?

Hypoallergenic vs, Anti-Allergenic. What’s the Difference?

Hypoallergenic vs, Anti-Allergenic. What’s the Difference?  Here’s our best description for understanding the Difference Between “Hypoallergenic” and “Anti-Allergenic”. Hypoallergenic vs, Anti-Allergenic. What’s the Difference? “Hypoallergenic” and “anti-allergenic” are terms commonly used in product labelling, particularly in the context of personal care items, bedding, and household products. Both terms aim to imply that the product is …

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We’re Open… Finally!

We’re Open! Finally!  It’s taken some time to sort out all the stock but we’re now open for business!  The first batch of stock contains pillow and mattress protectors, duvets in 4.5 and 10.5 TOG, plus some ‘essentials’ pillows!  It all good stuff!  See below! We’re Open! Great prices on top-quality bedding!  100% cotton, water …

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Autumn Bedding Trends - Just a few ideas to bring the warm tones of Autumn in to your bedroom

Autumn Bedding Trends

Autumn Bedding Trends – Just a few ideas to bring the warm tones of Autumn in to your bedroom!  When the temperature starts to drop, there’s nothing like snuggling up in warm winter bedding to keep you cosy!  Relax better and feel better!  Here are just a few ideas on how to make your bedroom a snuggly sanctuary where you can keep cosy when it’s cold outside.

Is Higher Thread Count Better? - No. The Quality of the Cotton Is. - Premium Bedding & Bed Linen, KerryLinen.ie

Is Higher Thread Count Better?

Is Higher Thread Count Better?  It can be, but generally not.  Most often, higher thread count sheets are made from inferior quality cottons, packed together more tightly, to give a higher thread count, but, more often than not, a lower grade and courser cotton fabric.  Don’t be fooled by higher thread counts.

How Often Should Cotton Sheets be Washed? Once a Week. Bedding & Bed Linen, KerryLinen.ie

How Often Should Cotton Sheets be Washed?

How Often Should Cotton Sheets be Washed?  Keeping white cotton clean and bright is essential, but over-washing can cause permanent damage to the cotton fibres.  Washing on a gentle cycle and using a mild detergent is vital to keep your cotton sheets & pillowcases look as good as new!

Can I Put Cotton Sheets in the Dryer? Cotton Sheets, Pillowcases & Duvet Covers, KerryLinen.ie

Can I Put Cotton Sheets in the Dryer?

Can I Put Cotton Sheets in the Dryer?  You can, but do take some care.  As always, check the manufacturer’s washing and drying instructions, but generally speaking, you can dry cotton bedding on a low heat, for a short time.  Treat cotton with care and it will last a lot longer!

Do Cotton Sheets Shrink - Kerry Linen Bedding and Bed Linen Ireland F01

Do Cotton Sheets Shrink?

Do Cotton Sheets Shrink?  They certainly can, but with a little care, they will keep their shape for years.  Always follow the care instructions, but generally wash cotton sheets on a gentle, low temperature cycle and very cool tumble dry… better still dry them outside!

How to Wash Cotton Sheets - Simply, Often and with Great Care

How to Wash Cotton Sheets

How to Wash Cotton Sheets – Simply, Often and with Great Care.  It’s true to say that 100% cotton needs a little more attention than polycotton blend bedding, but with a little care, you can wash your 100% cotton bed linen and keep it in great condition.

Egyptian Cotton Sheets, Bed Linen Luxury - Strong, Super-Soft, Quality Egyptian Cotton - Sheets & Pillowcases from KerryLinen.ie

Egyptian Cotton Sheets

Egyptian Cotton Sheets, the height of bed linen luxury!  Strong and super-soft, ‘Egyptian Cotton’ is synonymous with quality, and rightly so!  The longer cotton fibres makes for a much more durable sheets & pillowcases, with an instantly – and significantly – better feel.  A touch of luxury for your home, or for your guests! 

Luxury Bed Linen - Sheets, Pillowcases, Duvets Covers - KerryLinen.ie, Ireland

Luxury Bed Linen

Luxury Bed Linen.  Nothing says ‘luxury’ quite like Egyptian Cotton.  The softness of Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowcases is immediate the moment you get in to bed.  Premium quality Egyptian cotton bed linen, delivered from and to Ireland.

White Sheets and Pillowcases - Pure, Fresh and Clean Bed Linen for your Home, Hotel, Guest House or B&B

White Sheets & Pillowcases

White Sheets & Pillowcases.  A splash of colour can breath life in to a tired, old bedroom, that’s for sure.  But overloading colours can look a little messy, cluttered and a little oppressive.  White fitted sheets, flat sheets and pillowcases give your bed a fresh and clean foundation to carry a vibrant and colourful duvet cover.

Bed Linen for Hotels, Guest Houses and B&Bs - Sheets, Pillowcases, Duvets Covers - KerryLinen.ie, Ireland.

Bed Linen for Hotels

Bed Linen for Hotels, Guest Houses and B&Bs.  Ireland is a extremely popular destination for tourists, as we’re sure you’re aware.  Consequently, we have a huge number of hotels, guest houses and B&Bs all looking to accommodate the many visitors.  As a result, competition is high and offering a good night’s sleep to your guests is essential!

Is Polycotton Good for Bedding?

Is Polycotton Good for Bedding?  Essentially, yes!  But then, it depends what you’re looking for!  Polycotton is a much more convenient option for bed linen, it’s easier to care for, can be washed at 60º, is much easier to iron and is far more durable and hard-wearing.

What is a Hollow Fibre Duvet? Warm & Cozy Duvets from KerryLinen.ie

What is a Hollow Fibre Duvet?

What is a Hollow Fibre Duvet?  Hollow Fibre, or ‘Hollowfibre’ is the material used for filling a duvet.  Hollowfibre is a synthetic polyester material used in many, many products – including super-warm duvets!

Hotel Quality Bed Linen, Ireland - Premium Bedding at Great Prices, Delivered throughout Ireland

Hotel Quality Bed Linen, Ireland

Hotel Quality Bed Linen, Ireland.  KerryLinen.ie can supply hotel quality bed linen in Egyptian Cotton or durable polycotton, Satin Stripe (sometimes called ‘Hotel Stripe’).  Impress your guests with a beautiful bed, with premium quality bedding from KerryLinen.ie.

Zipped Pillow Protectors - Keep your Pillows Stain & Odour Free - KerryLinen.ie Pillow & Mattress Protectors

Zipped Pillow Protectors

Zipped Pillow Protectors from KerryLinen.ie.  Essential protection! Pillow protectors will prolong the life of your pillows, stopping those rather ugly stains and smells that can occur.  A fresh and clean bed is an essential part of a good night’s sleep – especially if you have guests!

Spring Inspirations - Colourful Ideas for your 2022 Spring Bedroom Makeover

Spring Inspirations

Spring inspirations for you bedroom makeover!  While we’re continuing to stock the ready shelves, ready to open, we thought we’d bring a few bright and colourful ideas to breath some Spring air in to your bedroom!

Quilt Covers (Duvet Covers) available to buy from Kerry Linen - Speedy delivery throughout Ireland

Quilt Covers

Quilt Covers (or Duvet Covers) available to buy from KerryLinen.ie.  Speedy delivery throughout Ireland.  Made form polycotton, regular cotton or Egyptian Cotton, in crisp, elegant white, or satin stripe styles. Matching sheets and pillowcases, too!