How Linen and Co Supplies Hotels at Every Star Rating
Every TGCSA star rating comes with its own linen expectations — and we stock the right products for all of them. Whether you're outfitting a budget guest house or a luxury lodge, here's exactly how Linen and Co can help.
For a full breakdown of what each star level requires, see our Linen Products Required Per Star Grading guide.
1-Star: Durable Basics That Last
At 1-star level, the priority is clean, functional linen that holds up to frequent washing and heavy use. We supply:
- Durable polycotton fitted sheets, flat sheets, and pillowcases
- Functional towels — absorbent, easy-care, and consistently available
- Basic curtaining in practical fabrics
- Cost-effective bulk pricing to support regular linen rotation
Shop Polycotton Percale 200TC Bed Linen →
2-Star: Stepping Up Quality and Hygiene
2-star properties need to introduce protective bedding and improve fabric quality. We supply:
- Polycotton or cotton blend fitted sheets, flat sheets, and pillowcases
- Wetsafe mattress and pillow protectors — required from 2-star upwards
- Towels with improved softness and absorbency
- Curtaining with better materials and a tidier finish
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3-Star: 100% Cotton as Standard
3-star properties are expected to provide 100% cotton or premium blend fabrics throughout. We supply:
- 100% cotton fitted sheets, flat sheets, and pillowcases
- Soft, absorbent towels in coordinated white or neutral tones
- Mattress and pillow protectors as standard
- Tailored curtaining in improved fabrics
- Customised linen packages aligned to your property's brand standards
4-Star: Premium Percale and Coordinated Presentation
4-star properties require premium cotton percale or sateen, full duvet sets, and coordinated presentation across all rooms. We supply:
- Premium 300TC cotton percale fitted sheets, flat sheets, and pillowcases
- Hotel duvet cover sets and quality duvet inners
- Plush, coordinated towels
- Mattress and pillow protectors as standard
- Consistent reorder supply to maintain uniformity across all rooms
Shop 300TC Cotton Percale → | Shop Hotel Duvet Cover Sets →
5-Star: Luxury Linen Throughout
5-star properties demand premium long-staple cotton percale, hypoallergenic bedding, and luxury presentation at every touchpoint. We supply:
- Premium long-staple cotton percale bed linen — crisp, breathable, and consistent across reorders
- Hypoallergenic duvet inners and pillows
- Thick, highly absorbent towels replaced on a regular rotation schedule
- Layered curtaining solutions — blackout and sheer — in premium fabrics
- Trade account management and dedicated reorder support
Shop 300TC Cotton Percale → | Shop Hotel Duvet Inners and Pillows →
Trade Pricing and Bulk Orders
We work directly with hotels, guest houses, lodges, and healthcare facilities across South Africa. Trade pricing, bulk order discounts, and reorder programmes are available at all star levels.
Written by Dawn Gee
