01酒店布草的“前世今生”——酒店床品为什么叫做布草？当我们进入酒店客房，最常见的就是洁白的床品套件、毛巾浴巾等。但当我们与酒店业主们沟通时，常会听到他们用 “布草” 一词指代这些纺织品，而非我们平常所说的床单、毛巾等。“布草” 究竟从何而来？这个独特称谓背后，藏着怎样的历史文化与行业逻辑？“布草” 并非现代酒店业的独创词汇，在中国古代纺织业。在农耕社会，“布” 泛指棉、麻、丝等天然纤维制成的织物，“草” 则与 “帛” 相对，指未经精细加工的粗布。在《天工开物》中，也详细记载了从种棉、纺线到织布的完整流程，其中提到的 “草布”，正是早期对普通织物的称呼，也是最早名称的由来。

　　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酒店床品布草的常见种类酒店布草随着时代的发展，不同的品种密度越来越丰富，常见布草分类及适配酒店类型可参考以下表格：目前酒店主流布料经济型以40s*40s和60s*40s为主，中端以60s*60s为主，中高端以60s*80s为主，高星以及高端民宿以80s*80s为主。我们评判布草，常依据手感、薄厚与价格这些直观标准。但追根究底，布草的优劣并非绝对，而是以“适用为上”，只有与酒店定位相匹配的产品，才是真正意义上的“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酒店床品布草的科学配比一般需要洗涤的布草，比如床单被套枕套、毛巾浴巾地巾浴袍等巾类这些一般我们建议1:3来配比；不需要洗涤的比如：枕芯、护垫、被芯这些我们一般1:1来配比，适当多备几个预防突发情况应急即可。

　　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酒店布草的使用寿命周期在布草采购中，使用寿命无疑是核心考量。为何有的酒店一年一换，有的却能使用两三年？布草的正常洗涤寿命究竟有多长？对此，许多人存在“越厚越耐用”、“越贵越耐用”的误解。事实上，以对比表格中的40支布草为例，其手感最厚，但耐洗性并非最佳——这证明“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".

　　布草寿命有关的核心因素1、洗涤次数：一般我们全棉布草行业标准洗涤次数在150-200次左右。2、洗涤方式：自洗和洗涤厂洗涤，由于不同的洗涤方式、不同的洗涤液体、以及是否标准的洗涤方式对布草使用寿命都有很大的影响，因为洗涤剂通常都是强去污具有一定腐蚀性的化学制剂，每次洗涤都是对布草寿命的削减。3、布草材质及密度：布草材质大类上有全棉和涤棉之说，同等密度的情况涤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。洗涤厂现场照片

　　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“毛长毛短”目前酒店主流巾类主要由16支和32支为准，大家可能对密度这种专业术语不太清楚，一般会用通俗的叫法“长毛”、“短毛”来进行说明。16支就是我们说的长毛圈，它的特点是：毛圈长、手感厚实、吸水性以及亲肤体感都比较好，是目前用的最多的配置。32支就是我们说的短毛圈，它的特点是：毛圈短而密，比较平整、日常打理比较方便，不容易有浮毛问题，相对更耐用耐洗，缺点是舒适度略逊于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酒店布草使用过程常见的问题？

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

　　01布草缩水问题？一些新手业主对布草不了解，就会比较疑惑，一般全棉布草的行业缩水率在5-6%左右 ，涤棉缩水率在4%左右，这些都是属于正常的范畴。

　　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尺寸大小问题？没有过水的被套铺起来一般会偏大一些，常规布草洗涤3-5次布草缩水基本才会结束，第一次缩水比较大，后面几次陆续会缩一点。

　　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布料皱的比较严重？新布草尤其第一次过水，缩水比较大，加上这个时候布料的纤维由于过水不充分，所以会比较严重一些，洗涤厂过自动烫平机速度比较快，就无法熨烫很平整。

　　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布料摸起来比较薄、比较光滑，是不是全棉的？这个就和咱们布料的支数有关系了，很多酒店业主疑惑这个问题，感觉越贵支数越大布料应该越厚才对，实际相反，?因为支数越低他的纱线越粗织出来手感越厚。但是从耐用的角度上密度越大相比洗涤次数一般会越长。

　　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会有没有处理彻底的浮毛，一般需要过水2-3次才会干净去除。

　　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？毛巾浴巾地巾等发货一般会压缩抽真空发货，运输过程一般3-5天，压缩比较紧就会把毛圈压的扁平，感觉很薄，遇到这个问题时候咱们就让客户过水一下，就自然恢复了。

　　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.