Heimtextilien-Großhändler

Household textile categories, specifications, and bulk procurement

Household textiles — encompassing bath towels, hand towels, face cloths, bed sheets, duvet covers, pillowcases, bath mats, kitchen towels, and table linen — represent one of the largest categories in global textile wholesale. For B2B buyers, the key procurement decisions are fibre specification, fabric weight (GSM), weave construction, and certification compliance. Bath towels: The primary specification variables are GSM (grams per square metre) and cotton quality. Economy range: 300–380 GSM ring-spun cotton. Mid-range: 400–500 GSM. Hotel contract and premium: 500–600+ GSM combed or carded cotton, sometimes with zero-twist yarn for extra absorbency. Thread count is less relevant for towels than GSM and yarn construction — look for combed cotton and loop density specification. Bed linen: Thread count (TC) is the standard buyer specification — economy ranges at 144–180 TC, mid-range hotel at 200–250 TC percale, premium at 300–600 TC sateen or percale with combed cotton. Egyptian cotton, Supima cotton, and GOTS-certified organic cotton command significant premiums. Polyester-cotton blends (60/40, 50/50) are common in institutional and budget retail segments. Certifications: Oeko-Tex Standard 100 is the most important certification for household textiles — it tests for harmful substances in every component (yarn, dye, finish, button, label) and is required by most EU and Japanese retail buyers. GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) is required for organic cotton labelling. WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production) is relevant for buyers with social compliance requirements. ISO 9001 quality management certification is standard for major exporters. For wholesale procurement, typical order structures are: full container loads (20ft or 40ft) of one SKU or a mixed assortment; mixed LCL (Less than Container Load) for smaller buyers; and FOB, CFR, or CIF terms depending on buyer preference and origin.