Blue cushions, towels and white bed linen for commercial accommodation

Specialist Supplier to Commercial & Institutional Accommodation Providers

Welcome

We are manufacturers, importers & distributors of contract bedding, fire retardant fabrics, towels, curtaining & household textiles.

Our products

Textiles for commercial & institutional accommodation

Explore our core product ranges for commercial and institutional accommodation, from bedding and household essentials to specialist and made-to-measure textile solutions.

Bed Linen

From commercial quality polycottons to luxury percales and high performance fire retardant bed linens.

Bedding Packs

Select from stock or create your own. Suitable for University Students, Social Housing as well as others.

Duvets

Manufactured to meet performance specifications from budget, luxury hotel quality to specialist high performance.

Pillows

A range that meets the needs of a wide number of users providing comfort and support to both the head and neck.

Blankets & Throws

Contract quality blankets suitable for a diverse use of applications in various commercial residential locations.

Specialist Anti-Ligature

For vulnerable individuals classified as being at risk of self harm, whether in a secure hospital or custodial environment.

Protectors

An essential part of any bedding requirement is a comprehensive range of mattress and pillow protectors.

Mattresses

We manufacture and supply contract quality mattresses to a wide range of customer sectors.

Towels

We manufacture a range of high performance, contract quality towels and towelling products using ring spun yarns.

Bathroom Essentials

Our contract quality range of bathroom essentials including, shower curtains, bath robes & shower & bath mats.

Kitchen & Dining

Our loose & Pre-assembled Kitchen Packs are designed for different budgets, purposes and end use.

Curtains

Made to measure curtains and soft furnishings in various styles, fabrics and designs.

Soft Furnishings

We offer a wide choice of fabrics, designs and colours for your interior schemes.

Blinds

Blinds used in commercial environments and are an effective solution to controlling heat and light.

About Thomas Kneale

Contract textile specialists since 1947

Since 1947, we have built an unrivalled reputation for supplying consistently high-quality contract textiles at value-for-money prices. Our bed linen, bath linens, curtains and fire-retardant textiles combine compliance, durability and high performance for commercial and institutional customers.

We work only with regulated factories in the UK and around the world, maintaining the highest quality standards without cutting corners or ignoring our social and ethical obligations. Our sustainable, transparent supply chain enables us to provide exceptionally fast, efficient service and dependable overall value.

We supply leading blue-chip FM companies and high-profile customers across Custodial, Education, Healthcare, Hospitality, Marine, Social Housing, Fire and Rescue, MOD & MOJ. By holding considerable stock in the UK, we can provide an unbroken supply and quick turnaround.

News & recognition

Thomas Kneale in the media

Workers On Voluntary Real Living Wage See 10% Pay Rise

We are featured as part of an article on the Real Living Wage annual rate announcement

The King’s Award For Enterprise In Sustainable Development

Read about our King’s Award on the offical goverment website

Living Hours - Good For People & Business

Read our journey on becoming one of the first Living Hours accredited organisations in the UK

The Benefits Of Reassessment With EcoVadis

Read our comprehensive case study the benefits of reassessment with EcoVadis

Sodexo Helping TK With Our Net Zero Strategy

Read about our partnership with Sodexo

Sheding Light on Sustainability & Employee Culture

A deep dive into TK’s experience of improving our environmental impact and other initiatives

Business Insider Magazine Interview

Read our cover page interview on becoming employee owned and our ESG journey

Winning Royal Recognition On The Road To Sustainability

Read about our award-winning sustainability journey

Responding To The Ukraine Crisis

Featured as part of a group of businesses trying to help aid efforts

Thomas Kneales Journey To Net Zero

Read about our Net Zero commitment and Journey to Net Zero

Case Study - Partnering On The Path To Evolution

Read our case study on working with Business Growth Hub

EcoVadis Customer Testimonial Video

Watch us provide insight into our EcoVadis Gold medal status and ESG journey

Our standards

Quality, sustainability & responsible supply

Quality & Service

Quality Assurance is proven by our ISO 9001 U.K.A.S. approved certification and our customer driven ethos which permeates the whole of our Company.

Our People

As a Living Wage Foundation Employer, ensuring our colleagues can enjoy an independently set standard of living is good for them and important for business and wider society, and TK are also part of The Equality Register.

Sustainability

Our ISO 14001 UKAS Environmental Management System and Ecovadis Sustainability certifications recognise the role we play as a responsible, evolving organisation focused on the impact we have.

Our Vision

To be a trusted and preferred UK B2B supplier of compliant, high-performance bed and bath linens, curtains and fire-retardant textiles for commercial and institutional accommodation providers.

Our Mission

To provide B2B customers with reliable service, value for money and high-quality, durable household textiles through a sustainable, transparent, regulated and fair trade supply chain.

Our Values

Trust, value, service, quality and accountability.

Service & delivery

Reliable contract textile supply, stock & delivery

With logistic operations beginning in advance of 3am each day, we achieve service levels which are hard to beat.

We ensure our delivery vehicles are on the road in the early hours; arriving to at time that makes a difference to our customers. This is key to many sectors where goods are required with specific instruction regarding delivery times, vehicle type and often 'just in time' stock approach.

Talk to our Customer Service Team who will be happy to help you.