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Global Surgical Expedition - 2025 Belize

October 2, 2025

The Ripple Effect of Surgery

More than 5 billion people worldwide lack access to safe, essential surgery. Global Surgical Expedition (GSE) is working to change that — expanding surgical access through missions, training, and sustainable resources, with support from partners like Standard Textile.

Par level helps ensure proper stock of linen in your laundry

September 30, 2025

Finding the Right Par Level for Hotel Linens

Par level is a simple concept that helps you maintain a proper stock of bedding and towels in your hotel or short-term rental laundry. In this article, we will discuss what par level is, why it is important, and how to calculate your own par level to keep laundry operating smoothly.

Experts Who Care - Virginia King

September 16, 2025

Celebrating Housekeeping Week: Expert Q&A with Virginia King

For International Housekeepers Week, we spoke with Virginia King, a long-time member of our hospitality sales team, about what makes this week meaningful, what she has learned from working with housekeeping and laundry professionals, and how she celebrates their contributions.

Paragon™ Cotton Duvet set in white on bed

September 3, 2025

Duvets vs. Top Covers: A Hotelier’s Guide

In this blog we break down the two most popular top-of-bed options—duvets and top covers—to help you make the best choice for your property.

Experts Who Care - Todd Steele

August 21, 2025

Innovative Shade System Produced in the U.S.: Expert Q&A with Todd Steele

Our Experts Who Care series highlights Todd Steele as he shares how bringing production of solar shades with Newton High-Speed Lite-Lift® Technology to Texas strengthens customer support and underscores Standard Textile’s commitment to U.S. manufacturing.

Experts Who Care - Isaiah Hemmingway

July 17, 2025

Expert Q&A with Isaiah Hemmingway

In this Experts Who Care feature, we spoke with Isaiah Hemmingway, our Director of Design, about what thoughtful design looks like in practice, how it supports both comfort and efficiency, and why mentoring the next generation of creatives is a meaningful part of his leadership.

World Environment Day 2025

June 5, 2025

Q&A with Melanie Boyle on World Environment Day

For World Environment Day, we spoke with Melanie Boyle, our Director of Sustainability, about what drives her, what she’s learned, and where she sees the greatest potential to make a difference.

national nurses week 2025

May 6, 2025

Celebrating National Nurses Week: Q&A with Sheila McNally

In celebration of National Nurses Week, we spoke with Sheila McNally about her journey in nursing, how the profession has evolved, and what this week means to her.

laundry and linen week 2025

April 23, 2025

Celebrating Laundry & Linen Week: Q&A with Our Experts

In celebration of this important week, we asked Ken and Ben to reflect on their journeys and experience, share insights about the importance of laundry and linen professionals, and offer advice for those shaping the future of this vital field.

A young woman sleeping in a hotel bed with comfortable pillows.

March 11, 2025

Join us in Celebrating the National Sleep Foundation’s Sleep Awareness Week® 2025

In celebration of the National Sleep Foundation’s Sleep Awareness Week®, we’ve compiled some of our top healthy sleep tips to help your property stand out from the crowd.