01酒店布草的“前世今生”——酒店床品為什么叫做布草？當(dāng)我們進(jìn)入酒店客房，最常見(jiàn)的就是潔白的床品套件、毛巾浴巾等。但當(dāng)我們與酒店業(yè)主們溝通時(shí)，常會(huì)聽(tīng)到他們用 “布草” 一詞指代這些紡織品，而非我們平常所說(shuō)的床單、毛巾等。“布草” 究竟從何而來(lái)？這個(gè)獨(dú)特稱(chēng)謂背后，藏著怎樣的歷史文化與行業(yè)邏輯？“布草” 并非現(xiàn)代酒店業(yè)的獨(dú)創(chuàng)詞匯，在中國(guó)古代紡織業(yè)。在農(nóng)耕社會(huì)，“布” 泛指棉、麻、絲等天然纖維制成的織物，“草” 則與 “帛” 相對(duì)，指未經(jīng)精細(xì)加工的粗布。在《天工開(kāi)物》中，也詳細(xì)記載了從種棉、紡線到織布的完整流程，其中提到的 “草布”，正是早期對(duì)普通織物的稱(chēng)呼，也是最早名稱(chēng)的由來(lái)。

　　Why is hotel bedding called linen? When we enter hotel rooms, the most common items are white bedding sets, towels, and bath towels. But when we communicate with hotel owners, we often hear them using the term 'linens' to refer to these textiles, rather than the usual bed sheets, towels, etc. Where did 'linen' come from? What kind of historical, cultural, and industry logic is hidden behind this unique title? 'Bu Cao' is not a unique term in the modern hotel industry, but rather in the ancient textile industry of China. In agricultural societies, "cloth" generally refers to fabrics made from natural fibers such as cotton, hemp, and silk, while "grass" is the opposite of "silk" and refers to coarse fabrics that have not been finely processed. In the book "Tian Gong Kai Wu", the complete process from planting cotton, spinning threads to weaving is also recorded in detail. The term "grass cloth" mentioned in it is the early name for ordinary fabrics and the origin of the earliest name.

　　02酒店床品布草的常見(jiàn)種類(lèi)酒店布草隨著時(shí)代的發(fā)展，不同的品種密度越來(lái)越豐富，常見(jiàn)布草分類(lèi)及適配酒店類(lèi)型可參考以下表格：目前酒店主流布料經(jīng)濟(jì)型以40s*40s和60s*40s為主，中端以60s*60s為主，中高端以60s*80s為主，高星以及高端民宿以80s*80s為主。我們?cè)u(píng)判布草，常依據(jù)手感、薄厚與價(jià)格這些直觀標(biāo)準(zhǔn)。但追根究底，布草的優(yōu)劣并非絕對(duì)，而是以“適用為上”，只有與酒店定位相匹配的產(chǎn)品，才是真正意義上的“好布草”。

　　02 Common types of hotel bedding linens Hotel linens With the development of the times, the density of different varieties has become increasingly rich. The classification of common linens and their adaptation to hotel types can refer to the following table: Currently, the mainstream fabric economy types in hotels are mainly 40s * 40s and 60s * 40s, the mid-range is mainly 60s * 60s, the mid to high end is mainly 60s * 80s, and the high-end and high-end homestays are mainly 80s * 80s. We often judge linen based on intuitive criteria such as feel, thickness, and price. But ultimately, the advantages and disadvantages of linens are not absolute, but rather based on "applicability first". Only products that match the hotel's positioning are truly "good linens".

　　03酒店床品布草的科學(xué)配比一般需要洗滌的布草，比如床單被套枕套、毛巾浴巾地巾浴袍等巾類(lèi)這些一般我們建議1:3來(lái)配比；不需要洗滌的比如：枕芯、護(hù)墊、被芯這些我們一般1:1來(lái)配比，適當(dāng)多備幾個(gè)預(yù)防突發(fā)情況應(yīng)急即可。

　　The scientific ratio of bedding linen in hotels generally requires washing linen, such as bed sheets, duvet covers, pillowcases, towels, bath towels, floor towels, bathrobes, etc. We recommend a ratio of 1:3; For items that do not require washing, such as pillows, pads, and quilts, we usually mix them in a 1:1 ratio, and prepare a few extra items to prevent emergencies.

　　04酒店布草的使用壽命周期在布草采購(gòu)中，使用壽命無(wú)疑是核心考量。為何有的酒店一年一換，有的卻能使用兩三年？布草的正常洗滌壽命究竟有多長(zhǎng)？對(duì)此，許多人存在“越厚越耐用”、“越貴越耐用”的誤解。事實(shí)上，以對(duì)比表格中的40支布草為例，其手感最厚，但耐洗性并非最佳——這證明“厚”并不直接等同于“耐用”。

　　The service life cycle of 04 hotel linen is undoubtedly the core consideration in linen procurement. Why do some hotels change every year, while others can be used for two or three years? How long is the normal washing life of linen? Many people have the misconception that 'the thicker, the more durable' and 'the more expensive, the more durable'. In fact, taking the 40 pieces of linen in the comparison table as an example, it has the thickest hand feel, but its washability is not the best - this proves that "thick" does not directly equate to "durable".

　　布草壽命有關(guān)的核心因素1、洗滌次數(shù)：一般我們?nèi)薏疾菪袠I(yè)標(biāo)準(zhǔn)洗滌次數(shù)在150-200次左右。2、洗滌方式：自洗和洗滌廠洗滌，由于不同的洗滌方式、不同的洗滌液體、以及是否標(biāo)準(zhǔn)的洗滌方式對(duì)布草使用壽命都有很大的影響，因?yàn)橄礈靹┩ǔ６际菑?qiáng)去污具有一定腐蝕性的化學(xué)制劑，每次洗滌都是對(duì)布草壽命的削減。3、布草材質(zhì)及密度：布草材質(zhì)大類(lèi)上有全棉和滌棉之說(shuō)，同等密度的情況滌棉要比全棉耐用一些，密度高的布草要比低密度的布草更耐用。洗滌廠現(xiàn)場(chǎng)照片

　　The core factor related to the lifespan of linen is 1. Washing frequency: Generally, the industry standard for washing cotton linen is around 150-200 times. 2. Washing methods: Self washing and factory washing. Different washing methods, different washing liquids, and whether the washing method is standard or not have a significant impact on the service life of linen. Because detergents are usually strong cleaning agents with certain corrosiveness, each washing reduces the lifespan of linen. 3. Fabric material and density: There are two types of fabric materials: cotton and polyester cotton. Polyester cotton is more durable than cotton at the same density, while high-density fabric is more durable than low-density fabric. On site photos of the washing plant

　　05毛巾浴巾的“毛長(zhǎng)毛短”目前酒店主流巾類(lèi)主要由16支和32支為準(zhǔn)，大家可能對(duì)密度這種專(zhuān)業(yè)術(shù)語(yǔ)不太清楚，一般會(huì)用通俗的叫法“長(zhǎng)毛”、“短毛”來(lái)進(jìn)行說(shuō)明。16支就是我們說(shuō)的長(zhǎng)毛圈，它的特點(diǎn)是：毛圈長(zhǎng)、手感厚實(shí)、吸水性以及親膚體感都比較好，是目前用的最多的配置。32支就是我們說(shuō)的短毛圈，它的特點(diǎn)是：毛圈短而密，比較平整、日常打理比較方便，不容易有浮毛問(wèn)題，相對(duì)更耐用耐洗，缺點(diǎn)是舒適度略遜于16支。

　　At present, the mainstream types of towels in hotels are mainly 16 and 32, respectively. People may not be clear about the professional term density, and generally use the common names "long hair" and "short hair" to explain it. 16 is what we call a long loop, which is characterized by long loops, thick texture, good water absorption, and skin friendly feel. It is currently the most commonly used configuration. 32 is what we call a short loop. Its characteristics are: the loop is short and dense, relatively flat, easy to maintain in daily life, less prone to floating hair problems, relatively more durable and washable. The disadvantage is that its comfort is slightly lower than 16 loops.

　　06酒店布草使用過(guò)程常見(jiàn)的問(wèn)題？

　　What are the common problems encountered during the use of 06 hotel linens?

　　01布草縮水問(wèn)題？一些新手業(yè)主對(duì)布草不了解，就會(huì)比較疑惑，一般全棉布草的行業(yè)縮水率在5-6%左右 ，滌棉縮水率在4%左右，這些都是屬于正常的范疇。

　　01 Shrinkage problem of linen? Some novice homeowners who are not familiar with linen may be confused. Generally, the industry shrinkage rate of cotton linen is around 5-6%, and the shrinkage rate of polyester cotton is around 4%. These are all within the normal range.

　　02尺寸大小問(wèn)題？沒(méi)有過(guò)水的被套鋪起來(lái)一般會(huì)偏大一些，常規(guī)布草洗滌3-5次布草縮水基本才會(huì)結(jié)束，第一次縮水比較大，后面幾次陸續(xù)會(huì)縮一點(diǎn)。

　　02 Size issue? Bedding covers that have not been washed with water usually tend to be larger when laid out. It usually takes 3-5 washes of the linen to complete the shrinkage process, with the first one shrinking significantly and the subsequent ones gradually shrinking slightly.

　　03布料皺的比較嚴(yán)重？新布草尤其第一次過(guò)水，縮水比較大，加上這個(gè)時(shí)候布料的纖維由于過(guò)水不充分，所以會(huì)比較嚴(yán)重一些，洗滌廠過(guò)自動(dòng)燙平機(jī)速度比較快，就無(wú)法熨燙很平整。

　　Is the fabric wrinkled more severely? New linen, especially after being soaked for the first time, shrinks significantly. In addition, the fibers of the fabric are not fully soaked at this time, so it will be more severe. The washing factory's automatic ironing machine has a faster speed, so it cannot iron it very smoothly.

　　04布料摸起來(lái)比較薄、比較光滑，是不是全棉的？這個(gè)就和咱們布料的支數(shù)有關(guān)系了，很多酒店業(yè)主疑惑這個(gè)問(wèn)題，感覺(jué)越貴支數(shù)越大布料應(yīng)該越厚才對(duì)，實(shí)際相反，?因?yàn)橹?shù)越低他的紗線越粗織出來(lái)手感越厚。但是從耐用的角度上密度越大相比洗滌次數(shù)一般會(huì)越長(zhǎng)。

　　04 fabric feels thin and smooth, is it made entirely of cotton? This is related to the count of our fabric. Many hotel owners are confused about this issue, feeling that the more expensive the fabric, the larger the count, and the thicker the fabric should be. In reality, the opposite is true,? Because the lower the count, the thicker the yarn and the thicker the feel when woven. However, from the perspective of durability, the higher the density, the longer the washing times will generally be.

　　05毛巾浴巾掉毛、浮毛？新的毛巾浴巾一般表面都會(huì)有沒(méi)有處理徹底的浮毛，一般需要過(guò)水2-3次才會(huì)干凈去除。

　　05 Are towels shedding or floating hair? New towels and bath towels usually have loose hair on the surface that has not been thoroughly treated, and it usually takes 2-3 times of water immersion to remove it cleanly.

　　06毛巾浴巾收到很扁平或者薄？毛巾浴巾地巾等發(fā)貨一般會(huì)壓縮抽真空發(fā)貨，運(yùn)輸過(guò)程一般3-5天，壓縮比較緊就會(huì)把毛圈壓的扁平，感覺(jué)很薄，遇到這個(gè)問(wèn)題時(shí)候咱們就讓客戶(hù)過(guò)水一下，就自然恢復(fù)了。

　　Is the towel received very flat or thin? Towels, bath towels, floor towels, and other items are usually shipped under compression and vacuum. The transportation process usually takes 3-5 days, and if the compression is tight, it will flatten the loops and make them feel thin. When we encounter this problem, we let the customer soak them in water and they will naturally recover.