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Kick Pleat Valance | Mocha Spectrum Valance | Metric Single | Mitre Essentials GU163
£30.62
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£36.74/ inc vat
- Kick Pleat Design
- Polycotton Blend
- Generous 35cm Drop
- Metric Single Size
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Product Overview
Here’s a brilliant way to give your guest rooms a polished, professional finish without any fuss. This smart kick pleat valance from the Mitre Essentials range is designed to neatly cover a metric single bed base, hiding away any scuffs or storage and creating a wonderfully tidy look. It’s the sort of simple touch that makes a huge difference to the overall feel of a room.
Crafted for busy hotels, B&Bs, and guesthouses, this valance is the perfect blend of style and substance. Made from a clever polycotton mix, it combines the softness of cotton that guests appreciate with the easy-care, quick-drying properties of polyester that your housekeeping team will love. The rich mocha colour adds a warm, contemporary feel that complements a wide range of interior designs.
With its classic kick pleat design for a tailored finish and a generous 35cm drop, this metric single mocha kick pleat valance is a true workhorse. It’s built to withstand the demands of a commercial environment while ensuring your rooms always look their best. It's a small investment that delivers a big impact on presentation and professionalism.
Key Features and Benefits
- Kick Pleat Design: Gives beds a sharp, tailored and professional hotel look.
- Polycotton Blend: Offers brilliant guest comfort with easy-care, quick-drying properties.
- Generous 35cm Drop: Neatly conceals the bed base for a tidy finish.
- Metric Single Size: Designed to fit standard metric single beds perfectly.
- Rich Mocha Colour: Adds a warm, contemporary and sophisticated touch to rooms.
- Machine Washable: Makes for a quick and simple laundry turnaround time.
- Durable Construction: Built to withstand the demands of commercial laundering cycles.
- Matching Items Available: Helps you create a coordinated, stylish bedroom look easily.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Mitre Essentials
- SKU: GU163
- Dimensions: 1000(W) x 2000(L) mm
- Drop: 350mm
- Size: Metric Single
- Colour: Mocha
- Material: Polycotton Blend
- Weight: 560g
- Design: Kick Pleat
Expert Review and Insights
Mitre's Essentials range really hits the mark for accommodation providers. This valance isn't just about looks; it's a practical workhorse. The polycotton fabric handles frequent washing without losing its shape or colour, and the kick pleat is a classic touch that just works. It’s a simple upgrade that makes a room feel more considered and complete.
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- Smart Finish: The crisp kick pleat design provides a consistently professional hotel-style look.
- Colour Matching: Best results when used with the full Mitre range for perfect shades.
Case Study: Real Business, Real Results
The Lake View Lodge in Ambleside, Cumbria, was looking to refresh their guest rooms for the new season. They needed a solution that was stylish, incredibly durable, and wouldn't add hours to their laundry routine.
"Our old valances were a real pain – they were thin, difficult to iron, and never sat right. These Mitre ones are completely different. The quality is obvious, the mocha colour is lovely, and they've genuinely made our rooms look so much smarter and more inviting."
Robert Green – Proprietor
The switch has reduced ironing time by half for their housekeeping team, allowing them to focus on other details.
Installation and Maintenance Guide
Setting It Up
- For best results, unpack and air for an hour before fitting.
- Simply lift the mattress completely off the bed base.
- Drape the valance over the base, ensuring it is centred and hangs evenly on all sides.
- Carefully place the mattress back on top, checking the valance hasn't shifted.
Keeping It Going
- Always wash with similar colours to maintain the rich mocha shade.
- Can be tumble dried on a low heat setting for a fast turnaround.
- For an extra crisp finish, iron on a warm setting while slightly damp.
- Pre-treat any stains before placing in the main wash.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this valance for the mattress or the bed base?
A: This is a base valance, designed to sit underneath the mattress and neatly cover the divan or bed frame base.
Q: What exactly is a 'kick pleat'?
A: It's an inverted pleat stitched at the corners and halfway along the sides. It helps the valance to hang straight and look structured, rather than just gathered.
Q: What are the recommended washing instructions?
A: It is fully machine washable. For best results, wash with similar colours on a standard cycle and tumble dry on a low heat setting.
Q: What size is a 'metric single' bed?
A: A metric single bed is slightly longer than a standard UK single, typically measuring 100cm wide by 200cm long.
Q: Will the mocha colour fade after repeated washing?
A: The polycotton fabric is specifically chosen for its excellent colour retention properties, designed to withstand many commercial wash cycles.
Q: Is the material heavy enough to not be see-through?
A: Yes, the fabric has a good weight (560g) which allows it to hang well and effectively conceal the bed base without being transparent.
Q: How much ironing does this valance need?
A: Thanks to the polyester in the blend, it creases far less than 100% cotton. A quick, light iron will give it a perfect finish, but it requires much less effort.
Q: Can I get matching duvet covers and pillowcases?
A: Absolutely. The Mitre Essentials GU163 valance is part of a wider range, allowing you to purchase matching sheets, pillowcases, and duvet covers for a complete, coordinated look.
The Mitre Essentials Promise: Hotel-Grade Linens You Can Trust
When you choose Mitre, you're investing in more than just a piece of fabric; you're buying into decades of expertise in supplying the UK's demanding hospitality sector. The Essentials range is specifically engineered to solve the everyday challenges faced by busy hotels, B&Bs, and guesthouses. This Mitre Essentials GU163 valance isn't just about colour and fit; it's about operational efficiency. It's about a product that withstands the rigours of industrial laundering, reduces ironing time for your staff, and maintains its smart appearance guest after guest. This long-term durability means a lower overall cost-per-use and fewer replacements, delivering real, tangible value back to your business while consistently upholding the high standards your guests expect and deserve.
Explore more from Mitre EssentialsThe Polycotton Advantage: Comfort Meets Commercial Durability
Ever wondered why so many professional establishments choose polycotton for their linens? Think of it like a perfect partnership. You get the soft, breathable feel of cotton that guests love, combined with the strength, colour-fastness, and resilience of polyester. This means the mocha spectrum valance metric single can handle the high temperatures and rigours of commercial washing without shrinking or losing its rich colour. Crucially, it dries much faster and creases far less than 100% cotton, saving your housekeeping team valuable time and effort on laundry day.
Who Should Buy This?
- Hotels & Guesthouses: For a durable, easy-to-launder solution that gives guest rooms a smart, uniform appearance and professional edge.
- Bed & Breakfasts: An affordable way to elevate room presentation and protect bed bases from scuffs, creating a premium feel.
- Student Accommodation Providers: Offers a robust, low-maintenance bedding option that withstands heavy use and frequent washing cycles.
- Holiday Let Owners: Creates a welcoming, hotel quality kick pleat valance feel for guests while being simple to care for between stays.
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