Hotel Bed Linen Sourcing Guide: T-180, Thread Count & GSM

Thread count, GSM and fabric for hotel bedsheets — explained for buyers.

Quick Answer: Hotel bedsheets sourced from Pakistan are typically T-180 white percale in cotton or poly cotton, made for frequent commercial laundering. Yousaf Ventures coordinates quotations for hotel and hospitality buyers — send your size, quantity and destination for a written quote with MOQ and lead time.

What is thread count?

Thread count is the number of threads — warp plus weft — in one square inch of fabric. T-180 means 180 threads per square inch: warp 100, weft 80, pick 40/40. It is the standard construction for the bed linen in our supplier’s catalogue, and the usual choice for hotel bedsheets.

Thread count describes yarn density, not fabric weight. A higher number usually means finer yarns woven more densely, but it is only one part of the specification — for hotels, the blend, the GSM and how the fabric stands up to laundering matter just as much.

Thread count vs GSM: what is the difference?

Thread count measures how many yarns are woven into a square inch; GSM (grams per square metre) measures how heavy the fabric is. They are different measurements — a higher thread count does not automatically mean a heavier or better fabric. Ask for both figures in your quotation and compare like with like.

GSM is confirmed to your product specification. A fabric can have a high thread count and a light GSM, or a lower count and a heavier GSM — which is why hotels should look at both figures, and at a sample, rather than at one number alone. Our guide to sourcing bed linen from Pakistan covers the full specification in more detail.

T-130, T-180 and T-200: which should hotels choose?

T-130, T-180 and T-200 describe thread count — 130, 180 and 200 threads per square inch. Our catalogue standard is T-180 white percale, the workhorse of hotel bedsheets. For T-130 or T-200, ask the supplier to confirm the construction, GSM and price in writing, and compare samples before you commit.

For hotels, the right choice depends on your budget, your laundry cycle and the feel you want for guests. Ask for a sample in each construction you are considering, and launder the sample the way your hotel will — the feel after washing matters more than the number on the label.

What sizes do hotels order?

Hotels order the same bed sizes as retail — Single, King Single, Queen, King, and Super King on request — made to the bed, not the room. Sizes are based on Australian market dimensions and can be made to your own specification.

One inch equals 2.54 cm. When you send your specification, list the bed sizes and the quantity for each — and mention mattress depth if your beds need a deeper fit.

Shrinkage and colourfastness: what should hotels expect?

Expect shrinkage of 8–10% for 100% cotton, 2–3% for poly cotton 50/50 and 5–8% for CVC 65/35. Colourfastness is confirmed to your customer specification, and washing durability is approximately 60–130 washes. For frequent commercial laundering, poly cotton shrinks least — ask for the figures in your specification.

Hotel linen is washed far more often than household linen, so ask how the fabric will behave after repeated laundering and confirm the colourfastness standard in writing. Finished fabric width is 120–127 in for 100% cotton and 120–124 in for poly cotton.

How do I inspect hotel bed linen before approving it?

Check the same ten points as any bed linen order — fabric and thread count, GSM, shade, size, stitching, shrinkage, colourfastness, finishing, packing and labels — and ask for the laboratory test results where available. The full point-by-point checklist is in our guide: 10 Things to Check Before Approving Bedsheets (Checklist).

Quality is checked at every stage: raw materials, incoming inspection, production, laboratory testing, packaging inspection and shipment approval. Agree the inspection arrangement in your quotation, so there is no confusion about who checks what, and when.

How do I order hotel bed linen from Pakistan?

Send your size, quantity and destination, and Yousaf Ventures will coordinate a written quotation with MOQ and lead time confirmed per quotation. Samples can be arranged where available, and quality checks are agreed before the order ships.

Start on the Hotel Bedsheets page, or see the related ranges: Bed Linen, Mattress Protectors and Pillow Protectors. The process is explained on How We Work — then send your quote request.

Frequently Asked Questions

What thread count do hotels use for bedsheets?

T-180 white percale is the standard for hotel bedsheets sourced through Yousaf Ventures — warp 100, weft 80, pick 40/40, in cotton or poly cotton.

Is a higher thread count always better?

No. Thread count measures yarn density, not weight or durability. A higher count can mean finer yarns, but hotels should compare samples for hand feel, laundering performance and price — and confirm GSM alongside thread count.

What is GSM?

GSM is grams per square metre — the weight of the fabric. It is a different measurement from thread count, and it is confirmed to your product specification in the quotation.

What colours do hotels order?

White is the standard for hotel bedsheets, and white percale is made for frequent commercial laundering. Colours can be matched to your requirements — confirm the shade in writing before ordering.

How do I request a quotation?

Send your size, quantity and destination through the form on the Contact page or by emailing ceo@yousafventures.com. MOQ and lead time are confirmed per quotation.

By Ghulam Fatima, Founder & Client Communication Head, Yousaf Ventures
Last updated: 12 November 2026 — Request a quote · See all products