🛏️ What Fabric Strips Are
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Also called bed runners, bed scarves, or decorative runners.
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Typically a long, narrow strip of fabric that goes across the width of the bed, often at the foot or sometimes diagonally.
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Made from durable materials like polyester, silk blends, or cotton, often matching the room’s decor.
✅ Why Hotels Use Them
1. Protection
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Guests sometimes place luggage, shoes, or personal items on the bed.
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The runner protects the main sheets and duvet from dirt or wear.
2. Decoration
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Adds a pop of color or texture, enhancing the room’s aesthetic.
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Gives the room a polished, “luxury” feel.
3. Brand & Perception
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Creates a sense of order, cleanliness, and attention to detail.
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Often used to reinforce the hotel’s style and branding.
4. Cost Efficiency
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Cleaning or replacing a small runner is cheaper than constantly laundering full duvets or comforters.
📝 Quick Tip
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While decorative, these runners aren’t usually meant to be slept on. Hotels remove or lift them before you use the bed to avoid wrinkles.
If you want, I can also explain the history of bed runners and why some hotels use them while others skip them, which is surprisingly interesting.
Do you want me to go into that?
