The World of Hospitality Issue 22 2017 | Page 80

80 the World Of Hospitality HARTDEAN Green Is Good For Business Especially In The Hospitality Market Travellers are increasingly making eco-friendly travel choices and say they have chosen to stay at a particular hotel because of their green policies Hartdean Ltd produce and markets the EcoKnit snag free, quick drying towel EcoKnit Towels and Robes have proven 40% savings in energy consumption and 15% water in every laundry cycle, this allows the hospitality industry to make substantial savings. In fact the savings will pay for the cost of the product, that in itself is truly unique in the world of terry towels and one we are proud of. A return on investment second to none. cotton pile gives EcoKnit 30% better absorption and helps the towel last longer. When traditional towels need replacing, our EcoKnit towels last 2 to 3 times more. A longer life means reduced replacement cost, a single EcoKnit towel is equivalent to 2 traditional towels in usage terms. Our construction gives extra strength and durability and the product cannot fall to pieces, hems will not Frey and the loops will not pull as they do in traditional towels. You can pull the loops to test and even brush the towel with an industrial wire brush! Aftercare and processing costs are important issues that hoteliers need to bear in mind, it is not just the initial cost of the item that is important. EcoKnit towels are fast drying, it means you are now encouraging guests to use their towels twice before sending them to the laundry. Guests have a dry towels between uses and the hotel saves on laundering time and costs. Our towels have a longer and plusher pile, this 100% Reducing your energy means reducing your Carbon Website: www.hartdean.com emissions this leads to greater corporate social responsibility Lowering your energy consumption would reduce our dependence on non-renewable resources. Reducing your water consumption would save on precious resources Reducing water needs means reducing the amount of detergents in the wash saving on excessive use of chemicals 2 to 3 times longer product life eases pressure on landfill sites We provide free of charge Green Eco Friendly A frame cards to show your guests you are doing your part in reducing CO2 emissions. EcoKnit is available in a variety of weights for the Hotel Industry, with plain and Mosaic design robes to compliment your hotel. We also supply the Spa industry and have a selection of products to offer.