Who buys hotel linen in Cape Town
Buyer sectors in Cape Town relevant to hotel linen: HORECA & hotel supply.
- Trade hub: Port of Cape Town, Cape Town Fresh Produce Market (Epping), Epping / Paarden Eiland / Montague Gardens industrial, Atlantis SEZ, Saldanha Bay IDZ (~130 km), Grand Parade / CBD trading
Buyer-sector notes are our market assessment; wholesale market names are checked where marked in our data.
Hotel Linen for Cape Town buyers: typical specification
| Parameter | Typical export value |
|---|---|
| Sheeting | T-200 to T-400 100% cotton percale or 50/50, 60/40 poly-cotton (typical) |
| Towels | White 500-650 GSM, dobby border (typical) |
| Table linen | Cotton or polyester (spun/textured), 200-260 GSM (typical) |
| Shrinkage | ≤ 3% after industrial wash (typical buyer spec) |
| Wash durability | Tested for 50-100+ industrial cycles (typical buyer spec) |
Agreed per contract and confirmed by lab report or pre-shipment inspection.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the wholesale markets for imported food and goods in Cape Town?
Port of Cape Town, Cape Town Fresh Produce Market (Epping), Epping / Paarden Eiland / Montague Gardens industrial, Atlantis SEZ, Saldanha Bay IDZ (~130 km), Grand Parade / CBD trading.
Can you deliver hotel linen door-to-door in Cape Town?
Yes on DAP terms through partner forwarders, provided the importer of record in South Africa handles customs clearance.
Cotton or poly-cotton for hotels?
Cotton feels better. Poly-cotton (50/50 or 60/40) lasts longer, wrinkles less and dries faster in commercial laundries.
Can you supply a full room package?
Yes: sheets, duvet covers, pillowcases, towels, bathrobes, bath mats and table linen consolidated in one container.
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Hotel Linen for Cape Town: request a quote
Quantity, grade and delivery terms are enough to start.