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Commercial Pillow | Polyester Pillow | Hypoallergenic | Mitre Essentials Phoenix GU472
£10.67
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£12.80/ inc vat
- FR Polyester Fill
- Proban Treated Cotton Cover
- Hypoallergenic Materials
- Durable Construction
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Product Overview
Looking for a dependable pillow that covers all the bases for your business? The Mitre Essentials Phoenix is a real workhorse, designed from the ground up for the demands of commercial use. It combines everyday comfort with the non-negotiable safety and hygiene standards required in hospitality and care environments, making it a sound investment for any professional establishment.
This pillow is perfect for anyone running a hotel, guesthouse, care home, or student accommodation. Its key appeal lies in its practicality. The hypoallergenic filling caters to guests with sensitivities, while the flame-retardant materials provide essential peace of mind, ensuring you meet your duty of care and compliance obligations without a fuss.
Featuring a durable, Proban-treated cotton cover and a comfy polyester fill, this commercial polyester pillow is built to last through countless washes while retaining its shape and supportive qualities. It’s the no-nonsense, reliable choice for providing your guests or residents with a safe and comfortable night's sleep, day in, day out.
Key Features and Benefits
- FR Polyester Fill: Meets strict commercial fire safety regulations for total peace of mind.
- Proban Treated Cotton Cover: Offers superior, long-lasting flame resistance that won't wash out.
- Hypoallergenic Materials: Reduces the risk of allergic reactions, ensuring comfort for all guests.
- Durable Construction: Built to withstand the rigours of frequent, high-temperature laundering.
- Machine Washable: Guarantees easy cleaning and a quick turnaround for busy housekeeping teams.
- Generous 600g Fill Weight: Provides comfortable, medium-level support that suits most sleepers.
- Standard UK Sizing: Fits perfectly into your existing stock of standard pillowcases.
- Contract Bedding Quality: A reliable and cost-effective solution designed for high-turnover environments.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Mitre Essentials
- SKU: GU472
- Dimensions: 450(W) x 700(L)mm
- Weight: 600g
- Fill Material: Flame Retardant (FR) Polyester
- Cover Material: Proban Treated 100% Cotton
- Allergen Info: Hypoallergenic
- Fire Safety: Compliant with BS 7175 Source 5
- Colour: White
Expert Review and Insights
In the world of contract furnishings, function always trumps flash. The Mitre Essentials Phoenix pillow is a prime example of getting the fundamentals right. It delivers on the two most critical aspects for any accommodation provider: certified safety and robust durability. It’s a smart, pragmatic choice for businesses that need reliable quality without the luxury price tag.
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- Top-Tier Safety: The Proban treatment and FR fill are serious, compliant safety features.
- Functional Comfort: It's a solid, comfortable pillow, but not designed for a premium luxury feel.
Case Study: Real Business, Real Results
The Lake View Guesthouse in Windermere needed to replace their entire stock of pillows. Their old ones were not compliant with current fire safety laws and they'd received feedback from guests about allergies.
"Switching to the Mitre Essentials Phoenix pillows was a brilliant move. Our housekeeping staff love how well they wash, and we have complete confidence that we're providing a safe, comfortable product for our guests. The feedback has been fantastic."
Robert Davies – Proprietor
The upgrade directly addressed guest concerns, leading to a noticeable increase in positive online reviews mentioning comfort and cleanliness.
Installation and Maintenance Guide
Setting It Up
- Upon delivery, remove the pillow from its packaging and allow it to air for 2-3 hours to fully expand.
- We strongly recommend using a pillow protector to shield against moisture and stains, drastically extending its life.
- Give the pillow a good shake and fluff before its first use to ensure the filling is evenly distributed.
Keeping It Going
- This machine washable polyester pillow should be cleaned on a gentle cycle, using a mild detergent.
- Tumble dry on a low heat setting. Popping a couple of dryer balls in can help it regain its loft.
- Make sure the pillow is 100% dry before putting it back on a bed to prevent any mildew.
- Regularly check for signs of compression or wear, and replace when it no longer offers adequate support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this pillow suitable for a hotel?
A: Absolutely. It is designed as a contract bedding pillow, meaning it meets the specific durability, safety, and hygiene standards required for hotels, B&Bs, and guesthouses.
Q: What does hypoallergenic mean for this pillow?
A: It means the polyester materials used in its construction are far less likely to trigger allergies compared to natural fillings like feathers or down.
Q: Can I put this pillow in the washing machine?
A: Yes, this is a machine washable polyester pillow. We recommend a gentle cycle and a low-heat tumble dry to keep it in top condition.
Q: How firm is the pillow?
A: With a 600g fill, it offers a comfortable medium support level that is designed to suit the widest range of guests and sleeping positions.
Q: What is a Proban treated cotton cover?
A: It's a specialised process that permanently embeds flame-retardant polymers within the cotton fibres, ensuring the safety features last for the pillow's lifetime.
Q: What are the exact dimensions?
A: The pillow measures 450mm wide by 700mm long (45 x 70cm), a common commercial size that fits standard UK pillowcases.
Q: Does the cover come off for washing?
A: No, the cover is an integral part of the pillow. For hygiene and to protect the pillow itself, we always advise using a separate, washable pillow protector.
Q: Does this pillow meet UK fire safety rules for businesses?
A: Yes. The combination of its FR polyester fill and Proban treated cover is specifically designed to comply with stringent UK fire regulations for commercial use, such as BS 7175 Source 5.
The Mitre Essentials Promise: Comfort Meets Compliance
For over 70 years, Mitre has been a trusted name in the UK hospitality industry, known for providing no-nonsense, reliable essentials. This Mitre Essentials Phoenix pillow perfectly embodies that philosophy. It's more than just a comfortable place for a guest to rest their head; it's a tangible piece of your business's commitment to safety and due diligence. Investing in a compliant commercial polyester pillow like this isn't an expense, it's a risk-reduction strategy. It minimises liabilities related to fire safety, reduces complaints from guests with allergies, and lowers your long-term costs because you're not constantly replacing inferior products. It demonstrates to guests, residents, and inspectors that you take their well-being seriously, building trust and protecting your reputation with every room you furnish.
Explore more from Mitre EssentialsWhat is Proban Treatment and Why Does It Matter?
You often see 'flame retardant' on labels, but the Proban treatment on this pillow's cotton cover is a bit different, and frankly, much better. It's not a simple surface coating that can wear off or feel stiff. Instead, it's a specialised chemical process that permanently locks a flame-retardant polymer into the very core of the cotton fibres.
Think of it like dyeing a t-shirt versus screen-printing a logo on it. The dye becomes part of the fabric itself and won't wash out or fade easily. A screen-print just sits on the surface and can crack or peel off over time. The Proban process ensures the flame-retardant properties are just as durable as the cotton itself, providing reliable, certified safety for the entire life of the pillow, no matter how many times you wash it.
Who Should Buy This?
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Hotels & B&Bs
A reliable, safe, and comfortable option for guest rooms that stands up to constant use and laundering. -
Care & Residential Homes
The hypoallergenic and flame-retardant features provide essential safety and comfort for vulnerable residents. -
Student Accommodation & Hostels
An affordable, durable, and easy-to-maintain solution for high-turnover rooms and tight budgets. -
Holiday Parks & Serviced Apartments
Equip your properties with a dependable contract bedding pillow that ensures guest safety and simplifies housekeeping.
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