Abstract
The state and standards of provision of hotels in Ukraine with terry towels are presented in this paper. The range of hotel terry towels is analyzed. The main factors that affected the modern assortment of textile materials for hotel terry towels are considered. The main focus is on the classic range of terry fabrics with double piles for hotel towels. The analysis of physical, mechanical and optical properties of terry fabrics for hotel towels is given. Indicators that characterize the interaction of fabric with drip-liquid moisture have been experimentally determined. The paper presents the results of the investigation of terry fabrics` performance after 1, 5 and 10 washing cycles. The terry fabric with 500 g per sq.m density and with a twisted loop 3.5 mm high provides the best performance and is recommended for use in hotel towel manufacturing.
Highlights
Hotels are a major component of the industry of hospitality
Terry towels shrink down 1–2% from the original width and 5–10% from length The evaluation of the performance properties of hotel terry towels available on the Ukrainian market is the purpose of this research
Hotel towels are a rectangular product made of terry fabric, used to wipe the wet face, hands, feet, or body as a whole
Summary
Hotels are a major component of the industry of hospitality. Today, the creation of a quality service system that allows the provision of competitive hotel services is one of the major tasks and problems of Ukrainian hotel complexes. The hotel is equipped with towels and bedding, linens and tablecloth Their quality and condition determine the living comfort and hospitality largely. Taking into account the purpose and category of the hotel, the standards set for the change of linen and towels, the conditions of its washing and storage. In the world practice of hotel business, the norms of linen and towels replacement once in 3 days are considered typical. The purpose of a hotel is to use a terry towel for as long as possible If it is washed 100–300 times within a couple of years, its appearance and shape may change to a large extent. Terry towels shrink down 1–2% from the original width and 5–10% from length The evaluation of the performance properties of hotel terry towels available on the Ukrainian market is the purpose of this research
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