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WE’VE No
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
E u ro p e
synonymous with the supply of
wordwi de
quality bedding and towelling
about
f oun d b i t s o f co tt on b o l l s t hat
A D. A n d i n
industry.
into the hotel business and
1492 when
Pure
s i n c e t h e n w e h av e b e e n a b l e
Columbus
Egypt i an
to
7 ,0 0 0 ye ars
arrived
cotton
old
in
‘ discov er’
indeed
c av e s
in
America
cul ti va ted on
Mexico. We
c o t t o n wa s
the
know that
a l re a dy b e i n g g ro w n i n t h e
l o a my s o i l s s u r ro u n d i n g t h e
c o t t o n wa s
B a h a m a s . B y 1 5 0 0 , c o t t o n wa s
Nile.
b ei n g
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
I n t h e U K C o t t o n wa s f i r s t
cotton not necessarily where it
cloth
spun by machi ne ry in 1730 .
is
T h e I n d u s t r i a l R ev o l u t i o n i n
makes Egyptian
be
3,000
ye a r s
to ov e r
BC
in
Pa k i s t a n . A t a b o u t t h a t t i m e ,
800
import ant
o l d c o t t o n i s . A rc h a e o l o g i s t s
p rov e d
to
But
t o d ay
g ro w n .
wa s
lush
Egyptian
What
England
and
cotton special
w e re g ro w i n g
t h e i nv e n t i o n
is the length of
cotton
of the cotton
the
gin
in
King
clothing. Arab
America
by
w e h av e b e e n i nv o l v e d
me rch a n ts
Eli
b ro ugh t
estab lish ed
first shipment into the UK. In
cotton as an
the
cotton
to cotton
cloth
W h i t n ey
f i b re . of
At
Cotton
in cotton fo r deca des since the
9 0 ’s
our
name
offer
benefit
our to
bulk
the
became
buying
hospitality
i ndustry as a w hole.
E gypt i a n s
make
4
to
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
stop
thinking
about
w h a t i s n ew. O u r d e s i re t o c re a t e
f re s h
ideas
and
to
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
the
demanding
needs and
of
a
changing
mar ket.
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Milano 1000 TC Three Row Cord Sateen
BEST
PURE
EGYPTIAN
COTTON
WILL
DO
c EGYPTIAN COTTON c Recognised as the best cotton in
the
wo r l d ,
the
term
Egyptian cotton describes the type of cotton, not necessar il y w h e re
it
wa s
g ro w n .
K ey
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
re s u l t
is
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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BOUTIQUE& S PA R A N G E c F ro m c l a s s i c t o c o n t e m p o ra ry styles
our
exclusive
ra n g e s
d raw i n s p i ra t i o n f ro m a ro u n d the
wo r l d .
The
beautifully
fin ished Ange lique, the classi c Italian spi n o f our Fi renze an d
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300 TC Mayflower
the enchanting style of the M ay f l o w e r
a re
just
some
examples.
T h e re
a re
m a ny
c ov e r
and
m o re
duvet
pillowcase sets featured on our website
each
with
its
own
unique cul tural heritage .
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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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O P T I O N S A N D
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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
but
is
easier
and
m o re
e c o n o m i c t o wa s h a n d d ry. 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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Hotel Quality Superbounce
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items
and
hotels
n e e d a ra n g e o f a f f o rd a b l e o p t i o n s . Ta k e English
our
Feather
exclusive C o m p a ny
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 . Add to tha t the wi de choice of pillows and King of Cotton
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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
effective
solution
for
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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C R E AT E S
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G R E AT E R
B E D S P R E A D
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I N I T I A L T H R O W
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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
to
add
that
all-
i mportan t dash of col our.
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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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T H E I R
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Zero Twist luxury cotton towels
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LUXURY
TOWELLING c I t ’s a m a z i n g h o w h i g h t h e q u a l i t y o f t h e t o w e l s ra n k s when
guests
s c o re
the
performance of a hotel. The cornerstone is, of course, the w h i t e p u re E g y p t i a n c o t t o n
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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
Z e ro
Tw i s t
600
GSM
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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The clue to the quality of our ro b es i s in the names. The Ri tz Carlton c a r ry
and the
the names
G ro s v e n o r of
the
i m p o r t a n t b ra n d s t h ey w e re
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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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We p a r t n e r s o m e o f t h e b e s t known bed companies in the UK
to
e n s u re
re p re s e n t
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Five Star Hotel Bed
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a
our
good
beds
business
decision for our clients both in Lavender Nova Lime Headboard
terms of guest comfort and d u ra b i l i t y.
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discuss
our
Please
call
to
wide
ra n g e
of
Jasmine Amethyst Headboard
h e a d b o a rd s
and
design
coordination opti ons.
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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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ENSURE TABLE
YOUR
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NAPKINSc
O u r s e rv i c e t o t h e h o s p i t a l i t y business
wo u l d
not
be
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.
Beautifully
hand
fin ished with mitered hems.
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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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SUPPLIER OF COTTON
PRODUCTS
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LINEN
&
OTHER
ITEMS TO THE
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BUSINESS
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