15 Hostelry Elis Manomatic Rental, the final solution for hotels and restaurants: staff always looks and impeccable Elis is the leading European company in rental and care services for workwear, uniforms carpets and other textile items. The company’s principle is that hotels or restaurants need to focus their energies on their main business activity. And as managing workwear and uniforms is a complex task, the more so when staff members are numerous and seasonal.This takes time if the com- pany or business wants to convey a good corporate image. Elis gua- rantees cleanliness, clothes that will always look as good as new, even after repeated washing cycles. make rooms more attractive and build loyalty among clients.They are also very functional. When compared to bedcovers, they are also more hygienic be- cause they are always protected by a case, and makes things easier for both clients and room service staff. It is insulating and favours air circulation so it may be used all year round. Renting uniforms offers many advantages.There is no investment because the company will only pay installments on the initial stock. No delays, for Elis guarantees delivery always on time, on the set days and time, at the place agreed upon, and always in the right quantities. This new offer combines products and services, while renting the case and delivering the eiderdown, also cared for by the company. For it is all about persuading those clients already renting sheets about renting the eiderdown combo. Monthly payments invoiced by Elis are tax-deductible.And the ex- pense is not reflected as an asset purchased. Elis also offers customization services, so clothes will show the com- pany’s logotype. Sizes will be always adapted to requirement, or made to measure if necessary. If the hotel already owns eiderdowns, then it can rent the cases only. For those hotels that do not own eiderdowns, Elis can supply them at a convenient price covering rental for both the case and eiderdown itself. Management is highly efficient Eiderdowns are supplied to Elis by Dodo, a French leader in Eu- rope. Conceived for industrial repeated washing and drying and for delivering excellent results, both the outside and inside are Oeko-Tex certified. Light and hypoallergenic, with 100% polyester, hollow, silicone fibers, they weigh 300 grs./sq.mt. Automated stock control will show if clothes available will meet users’ needs.Traceability will detect the loss of or damage to clothes.As all transactions are registered, it is easy to find out if users have sent the right number of items to be washed, guaranteeing everyone will get the right number of washed clothes in return. With Elis, a good night’s sleep is guaranteed and this represents a plus in occupancy rates for hotels wishing to make their investment more profitable. Controlling expenses Renting uniforms means that companies save space, to be used for their main business activity. Clothes for a company’s staff are rented at affordable, highly com- petitive prices. Elis offers professional service, backed by know-how and expe- rience, for the company has been in business for over 40 years. A team of experts helps clients plan, choose, estimate expenses and decide all technical aspects in terms of workwear and uniforms. And Elis guarantees the company’s goals are attained, in terms of bud- get and schedule. New Duo service for eider- downs and covers, affordable for all hotels The hostelry sector continues to grow and this is translated into more new hotels, or the renova- tion of others. To this date, eiderdowns were only to be found in 3 or 4-star ho- tels. But this has changed for Elis makes them affordable for all hotel categories. Eiderdowns have become the symbol of quality in hotels, for they