Blog posts tagged with 'linens'

Any organization that has to launder and iron textiles such as polyester tablecloths knows the pains a traditional iron can be. When a party rental company receives their tablecloths back from a rental, they can have hundreds to turnaround before another rental. This means traditional irons don’t normally cut it where the time to finish one tablecloth is just too long to efficiently finish the linen. This is where commercial ironing equipment such as a rotary iron comes in. Rotary irons conveniently and easily process larger volumes of laundry regardless of how large a tablecloth may be. Because of this they are a perfect edition to a larger party rental operation that needs to turn around tablecloths at a reasonable speed. But who makes the best rotary irons?

Here are the best rotary irons in Canada for Party Rental Companies.

Continental Girbau Rotary Irons:

Continental Girbau offers a 12.8” and 20.1” roller with the option of either gas heating, electric heating and steam heating. Ironing speeds are from 3ft per minute to 49 feet per minute. The rotary irons can finish tablecloths from 60” to 124” in width. They offer two programmable controls: the Logi control – available on 13” models – provide a simple control over iron variables such as temperature and speed which the Intelli Control – available on 20 inch models – provides complete programmability and energy efficiency. All models also have Continental’s patented AutoSpeed® System which is a programmable control option that automatically modifies speed based on temperature ensuring constant temperatures and highest quality finishing results.

Huebsch Flatwork Ironers / Finishers:

Huebsch offers an 8”, 13” and 20” rolls that include frequency controlled motor, finger guards and safety handles. Speed can be varied from 3ft per minute to 30 feet per minute. There are gas heating, electric heating and steam heating machines available to purchase. Finishing widths range from 55 inches to 126 inches with temperature settings between 176 degrees to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Unimac Commercial Ironing Equipment:

Unimac offers an 8”, 13” and 20” heater roller with finishing widths that vary from 55 inches to 126 inches. Temperature controls range from 176 degrees Fahrenheit to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. There are also seven speed settings from 3 to 15 ft per minute to assist in the precise speed for fabric type and moisture content. Stop bars prevent hands from being too close to the machine and an alarm system helps ensure maintenance is consistently given. Electric heating is used to ensure a heated roller.

Are there any rotary irons you’ve used that we’ve missed? Let us know in the comments.

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When we first introduced our spandex table covers back in January of 2014 we brought in 6ft rectangle spandex, 8ft rectangle spandex, and spandex cocktail table covers that fit 30” round cruiser tables and 32” plastic folding cocktail tables. We knew that spandex table cloths were something of interest to party rental companies, event venues, hotels and golf courses but were unsure of how popular they would be.

The 30” spandex cocktail table covers turned out to be an even bigger hit than we initially thought possibly and with that addition to our inventory, we started getting more requests for other sizes available.

I’m pleased to announce we now have 24 inch spandex cocktail table covers in stock.

Available in black, white and ivory, these spandex cocktail table covers fit cruiser tables that are 42 inches high, have a 4 pronged X base and a 24 inch diameter round tabletop. They’re a fantastic addition to any event space for cocktail receptions and can be dressed up with multi-coloured sashes and bling.

We recently received a shipment featuring a number of new event tablecloths to add to our expanding inventory. Last year we introduced spandex cocktail table covers to our customer base and have continued adding additional colours to that product offering – now totaling 11 colours in stock. Companies who exhibit at trade shows, trade show decorators, corporations, party rental companies, event venues, hotels and golf courses have all taken advantage of the spandex cocktail table covers.

When we began planning for the new products to introduce for 2015 we decided that we wanted to continue expanding our spandex table cover product line. With that in mind, I’m pleased to introduce our new Spandex Table Toppers for wood and plastic cruiser tables.

The Spandex Table Toppers come in 9 different colours (Black, White, Ivory, Forest Green, Navy, Orange, Burgundy, Champagne, and Royal Blue) and are $10.50 each. Designed to fit a cruiser or cocktail table with a tabletop diameter of 30 inches to 32 inches, these spandex cocktail table toppers are perfect to extend the life of your existing spandex cocktail table covers or add a pop of colour to complement an event’s décor. They would also be perfect for corporations attending trade shows to show off their brand colours.

We were recently asked what size of tablecloth fits on our NES Reliable 32" Low Plastic Folding Cocktail Table. If you're looking for a tablecloth that will go all the way to the floor, you'll want a 90 inch round tablecloth. A 90 inch round tablecloth will also go all the way to the floor on an NES 30" Wood Cruiser Table with a 30 inch pole.

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If you're looking for something that will only go halfway to the floor, you'd need a 60 inch round tablecloth. A 60 inch round tablecloth would provide 15 inches of overhang on both the NES Reliable 32" Low Plastic Folding Cocktail Table and the NES 30" Wood Cruiser Table with a 30 inch pole.

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Event tablecloths help provide a great background to the décor of a special day. They provide a sophistication and help finish off the room. When a party rental company is looking to get into tablecloth rentals, understanding the pros and cons of spandex table covers vs polyester tablecloths helps ensure the company is prepared for what they're getting themselves into.

Spandex Table Covers:

• Wrinkle resistant
• Most often used for modern cocktail receptions and buffet lines
• Easy to put on
• Leg pockets can rip if not properly secured
• Hard to find a lot of sizes in Canada
• Can be very expensive depending on the supplier
• Rentals tend to recoup the initial cost of purchase in 2-3 rentals
• Hem lines can be surged or hemmed
• Cannot be bleached

Polyester Tablecloths

• Require ironing to achieve wrinkle free look
• Can be bleached if required
• Easy to put on
• Most versatile table linen used for seated receptions, cocktail tables and buffet lines
• Easy to find sizes across Canada in a variety of colours and patterns
• Rentals tend to recoup the initial cost of purchase in 3 – 4 rentals
• Hem lines can be surged or hemmed
• Come in seamed or seamless designs

I would be remiss if I didn't mention that if you’ve never rented out linens before, you need to ensure you have great commercial laundry equipment on premise so you can properly maintain your tablecloth investment. (Even though we don't sell commercial laundry equipment, we wrote a post on the best commercial laundry for party rental companies in Canada to help our customers out with making the decision).