A campsite doesn't purchase textiles like a hotel. It opens in March, closes in October, and spends five months with the bedding stored away. What happens during those five months determines the condition for the next season — and that's the part almost no one plans for.
Winter is the problem, not summer
Most textiles retired from a campsite haven't worn out from use. They've been damaged in storage.
Three mistakes account for almost all cases:
Storing with moisture. A sheet that feels dry to the touch can retain enough moisture for mold stains to appear in a closed storage area. Mold on cotton doesn't come out with washing: it leaves a brown or gray stain that won't disappear. Before storing, everything must be completely dry, not "almost dry."
Storing in closed plastic. This is the most common and most damaging practice. Sealed plastic traps any remaining moisture inside and prevents the fabric from breathing. Cotton needs air. Use fabric bags, cotton covers, or ventilated plastic boxes — never sealed garbage bags or shrink wrap.
Storing without washing "because it was barely used." Invisible residues of sweat, sunscreen, or chlorine oxidize for months and appear in spring as yellow stains that can no longer be removed. Everything goes into storage clean, without exception.
Two more details make a difference: do not store starched textiles — starch attracts insects — and avoid direct contact with cardboard, as it transfers acidity to cotton and yellows it at the contact points. If the storage area is large and the season is long, changing the folds in mid-winter prevents the crease mark from becoming permanent.
A bungalow is not a hotel room
Campsite textiles work under different conditions, and it's important to buy with that in mind:
- Sizes are not hotel sizes. Bungalows and mobile homes usually have 135 cm beds and 80 or 90 cm bunk beds. Measuring before buying prevents an entire order from being unusable.
- The guest handles the linen. In many campsites, guests make their own beds upon arrival. Textiles are folded, dragged, and stored poorly — resistant, not delicate, fabric is needed.
- Stays are short. More rotation per pitch than in a hotel: more washes per season for the same items.
- There's sand, pool, and sun. Chlorine and sunscreen are aggressive on cotton. Pool towels degrade faster than hotel bath towels.
For this use, a 50/50 blend usually performs better than 100% cotton: it withstands more cycles, dries faster, and recovers better from demanding washes. Pure cotton has a better feel, but in a high-turnover bungalow, durability matters more than feel.
How much stock does seasonal accommodation need?
The general rule in hospitality is three sets per bed: one on the bed, one in the laundry, one in the closet. At a campsite, there's an added factor — occupancy is not flat.
A campsite can go from 20% in May to 100% for eight weeks in July and August. Stock needs to cover the peak, not the average, because in the middle of August, there's no way to restock in time.
The practical formula: calculate based on maximum capacity, not average occupancy, and add a margin for losses — stained, torn, or missing items, which are more frequent at campsites than in hotels. An additional 10% above the theoretical calculation is reasonable.
Pillowcases are separate: they rotate more than sheets because they are changed with each new guest. Between 20% and 30% more than full sets.
Before opening: the March review
Take out the boxes a week before opening, not the day before. The review takes time, and anything missing needs to be ordered with enough lead time.
- Air everything out for 24 hours before deciding anything. A musty smell will disappear; a mold stain will not.
- Separate what won't be used again. If the whiteness can't be restored with a wash, that item is out of service even if it's not torn. A gray sheet in a white bungalow stands out.
- Count accurately. October figures never match March figures.
- Check that the item reference still exists before you need it. Restocking with a different shade of white forces you to renew entire bungalows so they don't look mismatched.
When to buy
The advantage of a seasonal business is that purchasing can be concentrated. A large order before the season offers better pricing than five small orders in July, and avoids the worst-case scenario: running out of sheets in August and paying whatever it takes to get them by tomorrow.
February and March are the months. Buying in high season is always more expensive and slower.
How we work
At Lenora Hostelería, we work with products from our own family textile group, with in-house manufacturing. We keep item references in our catalog, so restocking a year from now won't require changing the entire set.
Volume discounts are applied automatically in the cart: 5% from the first euro, 7% from €100, 10% from €500, and 15% from €1,000. Free shipping from €100 in mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands.
If you are preparing for the season and need a volume quote or a specific size for bungalows or bunk beds, request a quote or write to us via WhatsApp.