Manchester Mills® Puts Innovation To Bed With DUO Mock Duvet Cover Top Of Bed System

SOMERSET, N.J., July 3, 2023 -- Manchester Mills, a Guest Worldwide company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY) is excited to announce the launch of the DUO Mock Duvet Cover Top of Bed System for the hospitality industry, expanding the company’s collection of innovative textile solutions.

The DUO Mock Duvet Cover is uniquely constructed for a better fit at the bottom of the bed for a contemporary and clean aesthetic, pairing seamlessly with the patented Advantiva® blanket to form the Top of Bed (TOB) System. Elizabeth McNulty, senior vice president and general manager at Manchester Mills, commented, “Our textile engineers designed this bedding solution with sustainability in mind, allowing hoteliers to improve ergonomic and operational efficiencies, while reducing the overall carbon footprint of their properties.”

As an ideal product to help hoteliers reduce operational costs and streamline housekeeping efficiency, the DUO TOB System allows staff to make guest beds quicker and easier, providing average time savings of approximately 60% as it relates to making each bed. This equates to approximately two hours of labor time per day, allowing housekeeping teams to maximize their efficiency when turning over guest rooms.

Having recently been awarded a silver medal by EcoVadis in recognition of the company’s sustainability achievements, the DUO Mock Duvet Cover is a testament to Manchester Mills’ commitment to thoughtful, actionable environmental and social responsibility. DUO’s manufacturing production times are approximately two times faster than traditional duvet covers. This product utilizes 44% less fabric, allowing more product to be laundered at once and nearly 45% more product to fit within a twenty-foot shipping container, leading to a reduction in shipping emissions. DUO is also processed through the Guest Ready® Continuous Wash Process Systems program, which does not require linens to be washed before first use, allowing properties to use it right out of the box, saving water and energy consumption, labor, and time, and supporting sustainability efforts.

The patent pending DUO TOB System is made without the use of harmful chemicals. Certification by the international Standard, OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 and AZO-free processing provides assurance that products have been tested for harmful substances and that they are harmless for human health.

To learn more about the DUO Top of Bed System, visit www.manchestermills.com.

About Manchester Mills®

Manchester Mills is one of the world’s top textile manufacturers, applying a powerful blend of manufacturing flexibility and expertise focused on uncompromising quality and a relentless passion for innovation. As a next-generation textile partner, the company is focused on engineering smarter textile solutions through a global team of creators, innovators and partners that put client needs at the forefront – from sourcing top-quality raw materials to leading-edge R&D and vigorous quality control. As part of Guest Worldwide, a Sysco company, Manchester Mills has been a leading global provider of textile products for more than 40 years.

For more information, contact:

Shannon Mutschler

Media Contact

shannon.mutschler@sysco.com