Comphy is a leading provider of innovative, luxurious linens. Company President and Founder Mia Richardson, an award winning leader in the spa industry, is at the forefront on topics such as best practices for sustainability, and emerging hospitality industry trends. Comphy includes several divisions and product lines for hospitality, retail, and home, including a baby line. The Voice of Innkeeping E-Magazine caught up with Mia about Comphy’s luxury sheet sets and bedding.
VOI: How does the quality/style of linens in use at B&Bs and inns convey an "identity" to guests?
MR: Your guests need an escape. To make them feel truly “away”, it helps to engage all the senses through the details you present in your inn. Their stay may be heightened by the smell of something homemade in the oven, the sight of a beautiful room or a lovely view, the sound of the ocean or of local birds. The luxurious feel of the softest imaginable linens is just another way to elevate the experience, making it more memorable, and signaling the message of feeling welcome and pampered.
VOI: The "signature softness" of Comphy linens is intriguing. What makes Comphy linens so wonderful?
MR: It took years of research and development to perfect Comphy linens, which are made of a high-performance, superior quality microfiber. Our fabric is comparable to the hand of 600 thread count Egyptian cotton sheets. The linens are double brushed during the manufacturing process to create the luxurious soft touch we are known for. In addition to the feel, our linens provide an array of benefits including: breathability and comfort; 100% recyclable eco-friendly microfiber; and wrinkle-free fabric that gets softer over time.
VOI: I love the "Design-a-bed" online feature on the Comphy website. Can you explain how easy it is for innkeepers to use?
MR: The Design-a-bed option is very user friendly as you do not need to sign into your account to use the feature. Simply go to www.comphy.com/design-a-bed-professional and begin designing. This is a great tool to mix and match color combinations and patterns to best enhance the décor of your inn.
VOI: How have Comphy linens been scientifically proven to promote sleep?
MR: We engaged a research firm to conduct a six-week study to determine if participants had an overall improvement in his/her sleep experience after sleeping on Comphy linens. Participants were given a set of questions to answer regarding influential factors and sleep quality, which they answered prior to sleeping on Comphy linens, and each week throughout the study. The results showed people sleep two hours longer, fall asleep faster and wake up less frequently when sleeping on Comphy sheets. All participants reported to generally sleep better and would recommend Comphy linens to a friend.
VOI: What is the best way for innkeepers to place product orders?
MR: There are multiple ways for innkeepers to place orders, depending on their preference. Innkeepers may create an account on our website at www.comphy.com. Once their account is approved by our B&B Sales Rep, they will be given access to wholesale pricing and may order both operational and retail products through the website. They also may call us directly and place an order over the phone with our B&B Sales Reps, or have their Sales Rep e-mail them digital order forms which they may e-mail or fax back. We encourage whatever is the most convenient way for them!
For bed design ideas for your inn, click here: https://youtu.be/chGBpFaySQM (Bed Design Ideas).
Comphy
Mia Richardson, President and Founder
323-225-8234
7034 Portal Way, #110
Ferndale, WA
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