King of Cotton - The World's finest linen, towelling and bedding

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P L AY E D A S M A L L PA R T I N C O T T O N ’ S L O N G H I S T O R Y

one knows exactly how

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synonymous with the supply of

wordwi de

quality bedding and towelling

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f oun d b i t s o f co tt on b o l l s t hat

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industry.

into the hotel business and

1492 when

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Columbus

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to

7 ,0 0 0 ye ars

arrived

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c av e s

in

America

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Mexico. We

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a c o m m o n g l o b a l c o m m o d i t y.

c o t t o n re p re s e n t s t h e t y p e o f

g ro w n , s p u n , a n d wov e n i n t o

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cotton not necessarily where it

cloth

spun by machi ne ry in 1730 .

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A t Ki n g o f Co t t o n w e h av e a n absolute passion for cotton.

We love its natural essence. We p ra i s e i t s f l e x i b i l i t y a n d w e re s p e c t i t s s t re n g t h . We a re one of the longest standing providers of cotton products to the hospitalty business and yet o u r l ov e o f c o t t o n m e a n s w e n ev e r

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d ev e l o p p ro d u c t s k n o w s n o b o u n d s . We s o u rc e t h e b e s t l i n e n p ro d u c t s f ro m a ro u n d t h e wo r l d t o e n s u re w e c a n satisfy

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Milano 1000 TC Three Row Cord Sateen

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Egyptian cotton describes the type of cotton, not necessar il y w h e re

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benefit is the long staple that c re a t e s a h i g h q u a l i t y , h a rd

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300 TC Santorini

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500 TC Microstripe Sateen

w e a r i n g ya r n i n t h e s p i n n i n g p ro c e s s . T h e

end

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bedding and towelling that feels soft and luxurious and ye t w i l l e n d u re ev e n t h e m o s t testing

of

hospitality

envi ronme nts.

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600 TC Satin Stripe

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400 TC Two Row Cord Percale

Shown are just some examples from our Egyptian cotton ranges. Available in eight thread counts from 200 to 1000 with plain, single, two and three cord versions. In Percale, Sateen, Satin Stripe, and Micro-Stripe versions. A duvet cover in the 500 thread count Microstripe and the 600 thread count Satin Stripe costs under £40, about £60 in the Milano 1000 threat count and in the 400 thread count 2-Row Cord just over £30.00. Santorini: Offers coordinating patterned and plain options in two colourways. A duvet cover costs under £40.

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Waffle Weave pure cotton duvet cover and pillowcase sets

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350 TC Angelique

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Firenze in cotton & silk

Shown are just some examples from our ranges. Waffle Weave: In 230 thread count Egyptian cotton and well priced at about £30 per set. Angelique: Hand finished duvet covers and pillowcases in pure cotton sateen with duvet covers from about £55. Mayflower: Bedding with hand-embroidery in 300 thread count pure cotton starting from £22 . Firenze: Mulberry silk and cotton mix with a single duvet cover costing under £60.

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& BEDDING PROTECTIONc At Ki ng of Co tton we rea l ly do understand the importance of offering options for bedding a n d p ro t e c t i o n . O u r e x c l u s i v e 3 0 0 t h re a d c o u n t E a s y C a re bedding feels just like cotton

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300 TC Easy Care

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Polycotton Percale protector

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And we offer an extensive choice of good quality and ef fect ive beddi ng protect io n.

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Teflon coated pillow protectors

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Ambipur noiseless sanitised

Shown are just some examples from our ranges. Easy Care: Exclusive to King of Cotton this bedding range in 300 thread count polycotton feels like real cotton with prices from £12. Polycotton Percale Protector: 120 gsm microfibre filling in cotton Percale outer from under £15. Teflon-coated Pillow Protectors: Competitively priced coated pure cotton protectors with zipped opening . Ambipur Low Noise Protectors: Advanced protection from anti-microbial non-allergenic polymer which can be washed to 90ºC with prices from under £13.

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Feather

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ra n g e w i t h g o o s e d o w n a n d f e a t h e r o p t i o n s , i n t wo To g s a n d a t v e ry a f f o rd a b l e p r i c e s .

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re a l l y d o e s re p re s e n t a c o s t Exclusive English Feather

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solution

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hospitality nee ds.

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230 TC Microfibre & Cotton

Shown are just some examples from our ranges. English Feather Company: 80% goose down and 20% fine feather duvets for the more exclusive hotels with prices from under £100. Pure goose feather also available. Hotel Quality Superbounce Pillows: At the other end of the scale our budget priced 600 gram hollowfibre pillow in polycotton casing costs under £6. 230 Thread Count Microfibre & Cotton Duvets: Pure 230 thread count Cambric cotton cover and high quality Microfibre filling create a versatile yet comfortable alternative with prices from under £25.

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Cotton Blankets

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BEDSPREADS & THROWS c E v e ry ro o m d e m a n d s i t s o w n s t y l e o f b e d d i n g t o c re a t e t h e re q u i re d l o o k . N o t h i n g d o e s thi s more than the fi nal touch - the bedspread or throw. This i s w hy w e o f f e r a w i d e ra n g e

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from classical to contemporary.

Athena Throw

Blan kets too can be more than a f u n c t i o n a l b e d ro o m o p t i o n

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Diamond Weave Throw

helping

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add

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Paris Jacquard Woven Bedspread

Shown are just some examples from our ranges. Linen Border Bedspread: Classical diamond weave throw with pure linen border costs from around £35. Athena Throw: The embossed surface gives this mediterranean influenced throw a distinct feel and they can be machine washed and tumble dried. Prices around £55. Cotton Blanket: A wide range of contemporary colours provides many interior design options from this range of pure cotton blankets priced around £33.

Paris Jacquard Bedspread: Classically styled bedspread in cotton mix at under £30. Diamond Weave Throw: Modern look to this pure cotton range with runners from under £20.

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Zero Twist luxury cotton towels

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guests

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Hotel quality towels

tow el which we off er in a wide ra n g e o f w e i g h t s . O u r l u x u ry ra n g e s i n c l u d e t h e s o f t a n d light

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towels, 650 GSM Modal and o u r p re m i e r 8 0 0 G S M t e r ry t o w e l s . Fo r h o t e l s w i t h p o o l s and SPAs our pure cotton pool towel is ideal .

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SPA pool towels

Shown are just some examples from our ranges. Zero Twist Towels: In colours to match the Zero Twist robes this range is made using pure 600 GSM cotton. Hand towels under £5. Hotel Quality Towels: Pure Egyptian cotton towels in 450, 500, 550 and 600 GSM with prices as low as £2 for a hand towel. SPA Pool Towels: Large and substantial 500 GSM towel ideal for the spa hotel with pool or sauna and priced around £8.

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Monte Carlo range

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Soft Velour Bathrobe

c re a t e d f o r. O u r Z e ro Tw i s t ro b e s ( w i t h m a t c h i n g t o w e l s ) a re t h e l i g h t e s t a n d s o f t e s t o f a l l o u r ro b e s a n d a re e n e rg y e f f i c i e n t b e c a u s e t h ey d ry s o easily. Visi t our website to see the ex te nsive ran ge of opti ons avai l abl e.

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Bath Mat & Slippers

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The Grosvenor Bathrobe

Shown are just some examples from our ranges. Ritz Carlton Exclusive Bathrobe: Far left. Pure cotton 420 GSM soft waffle velour robe found in the Ritz Carlton in the USA yet priced around £30. Zero Twist Bathrobe: Left. 400 GSM pure cotton robes from untwisted yarn for a lighter and softer feel. Around £30. Bath Matt & Slippers: To ensure we can provide every cotton product required by hotels we have options on bath mats and slippers. Monte Carlo Bathrobe: Executive style robes in colour options and under £25. Soft Velour Bathrobe: 450 GSM pure cotton robes from around £25. Prestigious Grosvenor Bathrobe: As found in Grosvenor House and yet these 420 GSM robes are priced about £25.

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Five Star Hotel Bed

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Three Star Hotel Bed

Shown are just some examples from our ranges. 5-Star Hotel Bed: 1,200 count pocket sprung bed with Damask cover is priced from around ÂŁ400. 4-Star Contract Bed: 1,000 count sprung bed competitively priced from around ÂŁ260.

Lavender Nova Lime and Jasmin Amethyst headboard options: Two of the many styles available. Note: the materials can also be coordinated with bed bases.

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complete wi thout our ra nge of high

quality

cotton

table

cloths and napkins. Made in Portugal from premium quality f u l l y m e rc e r i s e d c o t t o n ya r n , Kin g of Cot ton’s Damask tabl e l i n e n c o m e s i n t wo w e i g h t s w i t h m a ny d e s i g n a n d c o l o u r options.

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Vine Leaf design

Shown are just some examples from our ranges. Superior Cotton Damask: Wide range of sizes in white, beige and slate colour options. Three fabric designs in this pure mercerised cotton range. Table cloths from under ÂŁ6.

Cotton Damask: Wide range of colours in 100% mercerised cotton in two fabric designs.

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COTTON: SPECIALIST

SUPPLIER OF COTTON

PRODUCTS

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