The secret of cost saving - Cotton bedding procurement and management!

The secret of cost saving - Cotton bedding procurement and management!

Purchasing point

Material identification

When purchasing pure cotton bedding, it is important to accurately identify the material, because there are some shoddy and adulterated situations on the market. 

Common identification methods include observation, touch and burning. When observed, the real pure cotton bedding, the fiber wool on the surface of the fabric is 

straight and short, and the distribution is uniform; If the fiber is long and uneven in thickness, it may contain chemical fiber components. At the same time, pay attention 

to the color of the bed, the color of pure cotton bed is natural and soft, there is no obvious reflection. Touch is a common way to identify pure cotton material, pure 

cotton bed feel soft, with the hand stroke, you can feel a certain friction, not too smooth. Grasp the bed in the palm, after letting go will leave obvious creases, and 

the creases are not easy to restore; The chemical fiber material of the bed, feel light and astringent, slightly elastic, wrinkle is not obvious and easy to return to the 

original state.

Combustion identification is also a simple and effective method. Draw a piece of yarn from the warp and weft of the bedding and light it with a lighter. When the cotton 

fiber is burned, it will not melt and shrink, and it will burn directly, resulting in a taste like burning paper. After burning, the ash is soft and black and gray, and the ash 

can maintain the shape of the original velvet. If it melts and then burns quickly when burned, accompanied by a little black smoke, the taste is special, after burning 

the ash is black brown hard block, which can be crushed with fingers, it is polyester fiber and other chemical fiber material. In addition, it should be noted that some 

businesses may use some names to confuse the concept, such as "raw cotton", "artificial cotton", "polyester cotton", "bamboo cotton", "ecological cotton", etc., these 

are not real 100% pure cotton, purchase should carefully check the washing label, the real pure cotton fabric will be marked as "100% cotton".

Quality standard

Internationally, there are a series of strict quality standards for pure cotton bedding. For example, in terms of color fastness, it is required that the color of the bed is not 

easy to fade after repeated washing and friction to ensure its beauty and durability. In the fiber content detection, to ensure that the cotton content of pure cotton bedding 

meets the standard requirements, to prevent adulteration. China has also developed the corresponding national standards, such as GB 18401-2010 "National Textile 

products basic safety technical specification", the standard may exist in the textile harmful substances, such as formaldehyde, heavy metals, odor, decomposition of 

carcinogenic aromatic amine dyes and other strict provisions, pure cotton bedding must meet this standard, in order to protect the health and safety of consumers. 

GB/T 22796-2009 "Quilt, quilt cover" specifies the size, weight, sewing and other requirements of quilt cover and bed sheet, which is suitable for the production and sales 

of quilt cover and bed sheet with pure cotton as the main raw material.

High-quality cotton bedding usually has some characteristics, such as the use of high count cotton yarn. The count is a measure of the thickness of the yarn index, the 

higher the count, the finer the yarn, the softer the woven fabric is, the smoother the texture is better. For example, more than 60 pieces of pure cotton bedding, its feel is 

significantly more delicate than less than 40 pieces. Long staple cotton is also a common raw material for making high-quality pure cotton bedding, long staple cotton 

fiber is slender, high strength, and the bed made of it is not only soft and comfortable, but also more durable. The use of high count and long staple cotton makes the 

quality of bedding significantly improved, able to provide guests with a better sleep experience, but at the same time, its cost is relatively high, in the purchase need to 

consider the positioning and budget of the hotel.

Supplier selection

Choosing the right supplier is the key to ensuring the quality and supply stability of pure cotton bedding. First of all, it is necessary to investigate the production capacity 

of the supplier, including the advanced level of production equipment, production scale and production efficiency. Suppliers with advanced production equipment and larger 

production scale can ensure the delivery of orders on time and in quantity to meet the procurement needs of the hotel. The reputation of the supplier is also an important 

consideration, and a good reputation means that it has a better performance in product quality, delivery time, after-sales service and so on. The credibility of the supplier 

can be assessed by looking at its customer reviews, industry reputation and whether it has relevant quality certifications.

Price is a factor that can not be ignored in the procurement process, but we can not only choose suppliers based on price. It is necessary to comprehensively consider 

the quality of bedding, the service of suppliers and other factors, and choose cost-effective suppliers. Some suppliers with too low prices may not guarantee the quality of 

their products, and problems such as frequent replacement of bedding may occur in the later stage, increasing the operating costs of the hotel. Supplier services are also 

crucial, including pre-sale consulting services, in-sale order tracking services, and after-sale return, quality assurance and other services. A good service supplier can 

solve the problems encountered by the hotel in the procurement process in a timely manner and provide convenience for the hotel.

There are many benefits to building long-term relationships with quality suppliers. Long-term cooperation can enable suppliers to better understand the needs and standards 

of the hotel, so as to provide products and services more in line with the requirements of the hotel. Through long-term and stable cooperation, the hotel can also obtain more 

favorable procurement prices and better cooperation conditions, reducing procurement costs. Long-term cooperation helps to build a relationship of mutual trust. In the event 

of unexpected situations, such as fluctuations in the market price of raw materials, supply shortage, etc., suppliers are more likely to prioritize the supply of the hotel to ensure 

the normal operation of the hotel.