bed sheets for hotels and hospitals

In 1689, English diplomat, Paul Rycaut visited Hamburg in Germany where he first experienced sleeping under a duvet. He sent his friends back in England some bags of eiderdown with instructions on how to make their own duvets and he also tried to sell the duvets himself. Unfortunately for him, the British people were not keen to embrace this new concept. It was prohibitively expensive, so instead, they opted to carry on using the more affordable sheets and blankets.

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White, a color often associated with purity, innocence, and simplicity, is the chosen hue for hospital bed sheets. The choice is not arbitrary; it serves multiple purposes, both practical and psychological. From a practical standpoint, white bed sheets are easily visible against any kind of stain or spill, allowing medical staff to promptly identify and address potential hygiene issues. Their brightness also facilitates the detection of even the smallest bloodstain or bodily fluid, ensuring a high level of cleanliness that is crucial in preventing infections.

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