The Sleep Book Tielle Love Luxury

THE
BOOK

So what gets us up in
the morning?

Helping people all
over the world to get a

great night’s sleep.

At Tielle, we are committed to We do know however that there
making a difference to the lives of our are other factors that contribute to
customers through the power of a how you catch those Zzz’s, so we’ve
great night’s sleep. We’re devoted to enlisted outside expert advice in our
doing everything we can to inspire a quest to provide you with the tools
healthier and happier you; Whether to create a sleep sanctuary, to eat
this is at home, on business or yourself to a better night’s sleep,
travelling, we want everyone to value support on managing stress and so
the importance of a great night’s much more.
sleep. We do this through providing
the best possible products to suit “Reclaim your inner
your needs, tailor-made solutions for peace’ is our mantra”,
your lifestyle and good old fashioned
honest advice. and along with a host of fantastic
experts and contributors we’re on
Our own co-founders and leaders a mission to explore and understand
in the luxury linen industry Robert the benefits of sleep and wellbeing
and Joe are obsessed with all things on our happiness and productivity.
textiles and ensuring fantastic With insomnia being at epidemic
bedlinen, duvets and pillows do levels in the developed world, and
everything they can to take your modern businesses celebrating
sleep from average to awesome. employees who work late into
the night, we are determined to
transform people’s lives one night
at a time.

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MEET THE
EXPERTS

‘With over 70 years of experience in
getting luxury linen right, every time

let us introduce the experts’

Joe Molloy

FOUNDING DIRECTOR, TRADELINENS

Joe Molloy joined the Irish linen
manufacturer Ewart Liddell as a
Graduate Trainee in 1984. It was
his first foray into the industry and
where he adopted the attitude of,

“The answer is yes
– now what is
the question?”

He got under the skin of the linen, both Robert and Joe worked
manufacturing process by spending hard to become the “go to” duo
a full year in the factory, learning when housekeepers and purchasing
all aspects of dobby and jacquard managers need help and advice.
weaving. He was a constant presence It is this approach which has ensured
in a number of other factories too, the business continues to prosper
to learn about spinning, dyeing and and grow.
general cloth manufacture to complete
his education. In short, their aim is to be the best
at what they do and keep on doing
As well as pride and confidence it to an industry in desperate need
that they provide the best quality of expert help and guidance!

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RLaobnecratster-Gaye

FOUNDING DIRECTOR, TRADELINENS

A textile man through and through, Turns out that a flair for art and
Robert Lancaster-Gaye is the man numbers not only gives you the
whose friends will always thank him potential to study architecture;
for teaching them the true meaning mixing creativity with business
of mitred corners and the vagaries acumen can also put you on the
of thread count. More importantly, he road to a passion for textiles, an
is known in the industry as the go-to expertise in hotel furnishings, an
person for making sure luxury hotels obsession with detail and quality,
up and down the country can boast and a chance to mix with some
the best bed, towelling and table linen. incredibly interesting people in
the hospitality industry.
30 years ago Robert met Joe Molloy
who heralded from Belfast, a city
made famous very many years ago
as being home to the finest linen
manufacturers in the world and
so their partnership started.

Their shared vision and exacting
standards meant that their linen has
graced the bedrooms and restaurants
of the world’s finest hotels for over a
quarter of a century.

HEmoomtoan

TIELLE INTERIORS EXPERT

After graduating from the prestigious Passionate about discovering new
KLC School of Design, Emma Hooton trends and innovations, Emma lives
worked for House & Garden’s Top 100 and breathes interiors in every
designer, Hugh Leslie, at his renowned aspect of her life.
practice in London. Seamlessly
balancing practicality with cool country
style, Emma’s portfolio comprises
prestigious London residences, historic
homes and rural country estates.

Influences range from boutique country
hotels to cutting-edge architecture,
modern classic furniture to cool antique
pieces. Part of her practice’s ethos is
to establish relationships with the
best in British designer-makers,
from countryside artisans to
London-based craftsmen
and suppliers, which results
in the ability to create unique
designs whilst offering
excellent value for clients.

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ways to sleep better

5and feel better
Move aside clean eating, sleeping better is now
the fastest growing health ambition among UK
adults. According to a recent survey, over a third
(37%) of adults in the UK say they don’t get
enough sleep – more than any other country
surveyed – making us some of the worst sleepers
in the world.

Of course we’ve all experienced the cranky,
irritable behaviour that accompanies tiredness,
but regular poor sleep can also have an impact
on our health. We asked Dr Tim Paget for his top
five tips for a better night’s sleep.

1. Eat well 2. Adopt a routine

What you eat and drink Bedtime routines aren’t just for kids. Have a regular
can affect your sleep. bedtime that will fit with your body’s internal clock
Some foods such as and its daily variations in temperature and cortisol
fatty, fried or spicy foods levels. Unwind before
can tax or upset the bed with a daily routine
stomach and keep you such as a relaxing
awake at night. Eat light drink, meditating –
foods in the evening even writing down
and avoid stimulants like worries and reminders
alcohol or caffeine. And for the next day so
don’t eat or drink alcohol they don’t plague you
close to bedtime! at night.

3. Meditate for sleep 5. Switch off

Studies show that by paying attention to the present Modern devices such
through mindful practices we can cultivate position as phones and energy
emotions which in turn help us sleep. Before bed, saving light bulbs
foster mindfulness with a simple meditation exercise emit blue light which
by taking a long, deep breath in through the nose, can interfere with the
then slowly releasing the air through the mouth. sleep-inducing hormone
Far from being for monks and hippies, meditation is melatonin and trick our
widely used by the world’s most successful people. bodies into thinking
it’s time to be up and
4. Avoid alcohol about. To maintain your
sleep pattern, dim the
Drinking alcohol may induce sleep but it can lights and implement a
radically reduce the quality of sleep. Aside from techno-curfew an hour
being a diuretic and making you prone to night- before bedtime. You
time toilet trips, studies show it affect reduce rapid may also want to turn
eye movement (REM) sleep, an important regular your clock away from
part of the sleep you to stop obsessing
cycle, during the about time.
course of the
night. Drinking Dr Tim
also relaxes the Paget is a
muscles in your physician
throat leading to and coach.
snoring and so He believes
wakefulness. taking time for your
physical and mental
wellbeing is an essential
ingredient in personal
success and happiness.

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Invest in good shoes and
sheets because if you’re not
in one, you’re in the other

1/3 Of our life
in bed

We spend one third of our life in bed so it
makes sense to get it right.
In the words of the Dalai Lama, a good
night’s sleep is ‘the best meditation’.
Without it we feel groggy, irritable and
are incapable of thinking straight.

poor quality bedding Yet while many of us know the
can disrupt your sleep bedtime no-nos such as alcohol
that disrupt sleep, poor quality
Often after a bad night’s sleep, we’ll bedding can be equally to
reach for the coffee, spending on blame. Fitted sheets that creep
average £2.45 a cafe cup in a bid off the bed at night, a saggy
to get through the day. Yet good pillow, even those pesky little
quality bedlinen costs as little as 3p bobbly bits (known as pilling)
a night* and can make the difference that make us itch, can also
between slipping into a deep slumber be responsible for keeping us
and tossing and turning all night long. awake, just when we need to
switch off most.

Quality bedlinen costs
as little as 3p a night

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within a hotel versus domestically washing

5 signs it’s time to upgrade
for a good night’s sleep:

1. Linen 3. Pillow

Problem: Linen that’s Problem: Waking with
itchy and scratchy a crick in your neck.

We say: Polycotton sheets can We say: Inexpensive shop bought
make you itch and overheat. For the pillows are cheap for a reason and
perfect night’s sleep, opt for sheets are more likely to lose their shape
made from a high-grade cotton . and support. Take the pillow test by
This will make the sheets strong, soft, placing a pillow over your arm. If it
breathable and beautiful to touch. folds over like an old saddle bag,
get a new one as it’s either no good
2. Duvet or past its best.

Problem: Waking in the
night sneezing

We say: Go for clean, high quality
feather and down duvets and pillows
encased in dust-proof casing so no
feather or down can escape. Natural
fills also hold fewer bedbugs than
synthetic fills, according to
clinical research.

4. Topper 5. Protector

Problem: A topper that Problem: Waking up
dips in the middle sweating at night

We say: This is more likely to be We say: A breathable, deep fill
your mattress, rather than your cotton protector will help you keep
topper but a topper with inferior your cool and your mattress fresh.
fill power will make the ‘dip’ more To stop the protector creeping off
pronounced. Go for a two-tier the bed, go for well-constructed
topper for extra cushioning and fully fitted protector or one with
support; a good quality topper will elasticated corners and robust
also prolong your mattress’s life. elastic corner straps to hold the
protector firmly in place

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How to create the

BPEEDRRFOECOTM
sanctuary

The bedroom should be a refuge from everyday life
where you can retreat beneath crisp, luxurious bed

linen and find your inner calm. We asked interior
design expert Emma Hooton to share her tips on

creating the sleep sanctuary of your dreams.

Colour and texture Linen and
soft furnishings
The key to a serene interior is the
use of gentle neutrals layered with We always go for clean white bed linen
soft textures to add interest and with simple, classic textures that act
atmosphere without fuss. To give an as a backdrop to our schemes. Bed
edge to the scheme, a rich colour covers should always be oversized
accent such as a deep aubergine or to drape on the floor and extra-large
dark red velvet adds a touch of luxury pillows with super king size beds mean
and romance. Bed linen should be you can spread out and feel totally
kept clean and white with colours spoiled. When it comes to thread count
introduced in cushions or bed throws we go for a minimum of 300tc as not
for a lasting look. only does this mean high quality but it
sits well on the bed and also launders
Furniture and beautifully.
accessories
Bedroom lighting
The bed should be your biggest
investment in comfort and style. For ceiling lighting, dimmable
We love using four-poster frames downlights are a must. A central
teamed with high quality bespoke chandelier can be a lovely feature
sprung mattresses. Accessories with although we prefer to use lighting in
gorgeous textures such as marble the corners of the room and let the
lamps and beautifully upholstered bedside table lamps become main
tailors’ dummies work well. Greenery feature lights, along with floor standing
is also important (and creates a healthy reading lights next to armchairs, to give
environment) so where possible use the room an all-encompassing feel.
a windowsill or chest of drawers to
show off a lovely hydrangea or other
bedroom flowers.

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MODERN
DAY BOHO

Mix a little mid-century modern with a touch of hipster and
shazam, you’ve a room fit for any trendsetting guy or gal.
Typically blending the old with the new, the effortlessly cool

hipster hideaway is epitomised by natural materials,
salvage and flea market finds, vintage furniture, playful
objets d’art, and industrial elements such as exposed brick.

DESIGNER TIP

“Think eclectic but smart and
don’t compromise on mod-cons”

Tielle Interiors Expert, Emma Hooton

Shop the look Snow Fox Throw

The inspiration Cool and Crisp 200tc
Matt finish works well with this
s tyle. Try housewife pillowcases

for an unfussy look

Style with Savoy duvet
The most popular duvet with
hotel clients with 70% duck
feather for snuggling and 30%
duck down for super softness

Lighting Artwork
Think industrial shades Anthromorphic
with squirrel cage bulbs and abstract
art w orks well
Accessories within this
Stack a pile of iconic scheme
b ooks or indie mags
beside the bed Materials
Use natural materials
such as vintage
leather a nd suede

Furniture
Mix modern pieces with
upcycled, vintage and
retro finds

As used by..

CLASSIC
LUXE

Want a luxuriously self-indulgent bedroom that never goes
out of style? Characterised by neutral palettes, occasional

pops of colour, warm wood, gorgeous textures such as
marble and brass and exquisite detailing, classic styling
is a staple of sophisticated, quintessentially British hotels.

DESIGNER TIP

“Use soft lighting to make the
most of luxe light reflecting
fabrics such as silk”

Tielle Interiors Expert, Emma Hooton

Shop the look Down Surround Topper
The crème de la crème of
Classic Hotel 300tc toppers c arefully crafted for a
The perfect backdrop to sleep experience like no other
rich fabrics a nd sumptuous
Accessories
textures Create elegance with a
pretty flower arrangement
Portuguese Sabella
Bedspread Furniture
Mix period
Classic craftsmanship pieces for a
in 100% cotton for soft classic, timeless
design
layerable texture
As used by..
The inspiration

Lighting
Layer bedside
lamps w ith
a reading
light b eside a
classic chair

Colours
Add a rich
accent c olour
such as d eep
aubergine or
dark red velvet

Textures
Mix velvets with
linen and silk for
a n indulgent feel

LIVEABLE
MINIMALISM

Escape the clutter and chaos of the outside world
with a liveable minimalist look. Focusing on basic
geometric forms, sober neutrals and clean lines
softened by a layered mix of materials and textures,
this friendly relative of minimalism, brings beauty,

calm and order to the home.

DESIGNER TIP

“Keep the focus on statement
pieces that have clean, angular lines”

Tielle Interiors Expert, Emma Hooton

Shop the look Savoy Pillows
Our most popular pillows
Smooth and Silky 600tc
Loved for its luminous provide the perfect balance

lustre a nd sensual drape. of structureand softness
Guaranteed to create a show

stopping bed

European Goose Down

Duvet
Blissfully warm, naturally
breathable a nd lavishly filled
with the highest quality

goose down

The inspiration Lighting
Choose a stylish
pendant in a light
reflective material

Bed
Choose a low-slung bed
with a simple structural
framework

Artwork Storage
Keep the focus Create a
streamlined,
on simple graphic clutter-free
home w ith
abstract artwork fitted joinery

Decorative Materials As used by..
Combine hard (marble,
objects wood, brass) and soft
Carefully position (velvet, cashmere,
groups of neutral suede) materials for
ceramics
added sensuality

MODERN
BRITISH

Celebrating the art of design and craftsmanship, Modern
British draws on the traditions and heritage of furniture-
making techniques to create a clean, authentic style fit

for a simpler way of life.

DESIGNER TIP

“Use simply executed furniture
made from the finest materials
to capture this understated look”

Tielle Interiors Expert, Emma Hooton

Shop the look Bedspread
Layer up the luxury for this
Soft and strong 400tc sumptuous style with soft
Soft and Strong 400tc is a classic texture with our Portuguese

favourite in a luxurious sateen bedspread
weave
Artwork
Savoy Duck Feather and Down H ang artwork in groups
Duvet, Topper and Pillows for a clean, unified look

Relax knowing you’re enveloped in Materials
the highest quality natural materials Offset a neutral
which are loved by our hotel clients backdropw ith mixed
woods and textures
and guests the world over Furniture
Choose sustainably-sourced
The inspiration timber furniture with gorgeous
detailing in the shapes and joints
Pattern
Use pattern and colour As used by..
sparingly in cushions
and throws

Lighting
Add beauty with
a lovingly crafted
artisan light

Our Savoy pillow is
70% feather and 30%
down. Its loved by The
Independent and our
most requested product.

THE
PILLOW

Our top 5 tips for getting
choosing the perfect ones for you.

We spend a third of our life buried in 3. Investing in high quality ingredients
pillows so it makes sense to invest in
the right pillow for you. Here Tielle linen means that your pillow will plump up
expert Robert Lancaster-Gaye shares and retain its shape and support for far
his advice on buying a pillow so comfy longer. A quick way to test your pillows
you’ll purr like a kitten all night long. is to place it over your arm and if it
sags in the middle it could be time for
1.The first thing to remember when a change.

choosing your pillows is that it’s entire- 4. The firmness or softness of a
ly personal preference, no two people
sleep the same or want the same from pillow isn’t only determined by the
a pillow. It’s also worth remembering percentage of down but the quality
that we spend a lot of time with our and quantity. We always recommend
face buried in our pillows so invest in that you buy one, sleep on it and then
the best quality you can afford. buy the rest for the bed once you’re
happy. It’s worth remembering that a
2. The quality of the pillows isn’t only new pillow will always be plumper than
a 5 year old one.
defined by the percentage of down
in them, it’s the quality of the filling 5. Lightweight pure down is generally
and not all down and feather is creat-
ed equal in terms of cleanliness and too soft for most people and a blend
plumpness. Ask yourself, does it sound of feathers and down gives better
too good to be true? structure and support whilst being soft
on the face.

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SAPNIYNOANYEACRANN...
5 Common Myths, Busted

Think posh sheets are all about thread Myth 2
count? Want Egyptian cotton because hPiogshh tshhreeeatsdhcaovuenat
people say it’s the best? With so
many confusing myths about linen We say: 300tc or 400tc linen woven
and towels we thought we’d give you from good quality cotton will have all
the facts straight from our very own the luxe factor you need.
‘expert of linen’ Joe Molloy
It’s hard to debunk this myth without
Myth 1 a little bit of ‘geek’. Thread count
Egyptian cotton is best refers to the number of horizontal and
vertical threads in a square inch of
We say: Look for products that contain cloth. So, in a 200tc cloth you might
a high quality long staple cotton from have 110 threads running vertically and
a retailer you can trust. 90 running horizontally; in a 400tc,
Forever quoted as synonymous with you might find 280 horizontal and 120
luxury, the main attraction of Egyptian vertical threads. The problem begins
cotton is that it can be used to make when you increase the thread count as
long staple yarn. Using long staple the threads need to be packed tighter
over short staple yarn helps produce together, creating an impermeable
cloth that is softer and smoother barrier that makes the fabric less
to the touch, both very desirable breathable and potentially harder to
characteristics of high quality bedlinen. launder. Think wrinkles on a grand
Thankfully the production of cotton to scale. Manufacturers may also twist
make long staple yarn is not the sole multiple individual threads together
preserve of Egypt’s Nile Delta, and not to artificially boost the thread count,
all cotton grown in the region produces as BBC journalists recently discovered
long staple yarn. Given the worldwide when investigating linen at some very
supply of so-called ‘Egyptian cotton’ well known stores.
far outstrips the physical production,
it’s easy to see why confusion and
misinformation reign supreme.

Myth 3 Myth 5
Fabric softener Down pillows win
fluffs up towels hands down!

We say: It’s always better to go au- We say: It’s totally personal! As a rule
naturel when it comes to towelling. of thumb more feather equals more
support.
Fabric conditioner coats the loose The type of pillow you need can
cotton fibres with a waxy finish, which depend on the way you sleep. But
actually prevents the towel from doing unless you love cloud-like softness
its job. Our advice is don’t use it. Dry you’ll probably want a mix of feather
outside ideally or, if not practical, on an (support) and down (softness and
indoor airer overnight. Avoid radiators warmth). How much feather you need
and if using a tumble dryer, make sure depends on how firm you want your
there is a cool down time as part of the pillow to be, but a good hotel-quality
drying cycle to allow the yarns time average will be around 70% down
to recover and prolong the life of your and 30% feather. Bear in mind that
towels. inexpensive shop-bought pillows are
cheap for a reason, and more likely to
Myth 4 quickly lose their shape and support.
Percale and sateen are
much of a muchness

We say: Nothing beats the look and
feel of pure cotton bedlinen whatever
your weave.

While percale and sateen both rank
high in the popularity stakes, that’s
where their similarities end. Percale is
a plain weave (180 thread count +) in
which one horizontal thread goes over
and then under one vertical thread.
This simple construction gives linen a
crisp, fresh spring-like feel. In contrast,
sateen is a different form of weaving
that produces a cloth that generally
flows and drapes a little better than
its percale counterpart, with a higher
lustre and more silk-like appearance.
To replicate the hotel-at-home look,
consider a 300tc sateen made using
long staple yarn. Breathable, easily to
launder and with a beautiful drape, it’s
pretty much the go-to favourite for our
luxury B&Bs and 5* hotels.

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Like you, we absolutely love a good night’s sleep. Nestling into the
best quality linen, selected with expert advice, is what we promise
you but we also care about our people and the environment they

work in. They are at the heart of what we do.

Over 40% Over 20
visits to our mills
of energy used at o ur largest each year to ensure their
supplier is renewable continual improvement

Our 10% Better Cotton 120
commitment is enough yarn to
textile students in
circle the globe 60 times India trained each year

We support over 30

staff welfare initiatives across our mills

100% Zero tolerance policy
to child labour
of our feather & down is a
by-product of the food industry

Promoting equality By 2020 BCI want 5m
two of our largest mills BCI farmers, producing
30% of the world’s cotton
are run by women

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