How to Buy Dorm Room Linens for Your College Freshman

Sending your child off to college is an exhilarating and bittersweet experience. As you help them navigate through the excitement of moving into a dorm room, ensuring they have everything they need becomes a top priority. Among the essentials, bed and bath linens play a crucial role in creating a comfortable and cozy living space. But fear not! In this comprehensive guide, we here at Garnier-Thiebaut USA will walk you through some great last-minute suggestions for your college freshman to help make your shopping a breeze.

The most important place in your child’s dorm room will be the place where they both start and end their day: their bed! If you are looking for the basics such as flat sheets and fitted sheets, then check out our size Twin XL selections from our Vendee Collection, Sunrise Collection, and Sunset Collection made from 100% cotton sateen and percale. The colors range from the basics like white, ivory, and grey to fun, bold colors like tangerine orange and river blue. We also offer matching duvet covers in Twin XL such as our Menton, Cannes, Sunrise, and Sunset designs which come in matching solid colors, stripes, and checkered patterns. No matter the type of sheets and duvet covers that you and your child choose, it is always important to choose the one that best fits their comfort and style.

Another type of linen to think about for your future college freshman are the ones that are going to be used in the showers: cotton terry bath linen! For example, if you are looking to bring the spa experience to the dorm, check out designs like our Zonda and Mistral white towels which come with unique designs on the borders. If you are looking for more of a pop of color, then check out our Elea Collections, which come in a variety of colors including red, blue, and yellow. All of these colors are featured in products such as wash mitts, face towels, guest towels, bath sheets, and so much more.

If you are looking for more of a bath set that you can use, check out our Alize Bath Towels Set. Coming in colors such as brown, dark green, and navy blue, this 100% cotton terry set which contains two bath towels, two hand towels, and two washcloths. Regardless of what type of terry you decide to go with, we are sure that we have an option available that suits both the needs and the style of your future college freshman.

As your college-bound child embarks on this exciting journey, we here at Garnier-Thiebaut USA encourage you to embrace the opportunity to make the dorm room feel like a true home away from home. From selecting the softest sheets to choosing luxurious towels, these small touches can have a profound impact on their overall well-being and sense of belonging. By investing in high-quality linens, you're not just providing them with physical comfort, but also showing your unwavering support as they navigate this new chapter of their lives. So, let us embark on this journey together and create a comfortable and inviting space that will serve as a sanctuary for your college freshman.