Fisher House Bed Linen

Fisher House II Linen Refurbishment Project Salient Characteristics (A) Functions to be performed: a. Sheeting: Flat sheet to be used on guest beds by veteran patient(s) while receiving medical care at Richmond VA Medical Center i. One on top of mattress ii. One on top of bed occupant b. Decorative Accent Bedding i. Quilt: Heavy cover to provide warmth to veteran bed occupant ii. Euro Sham: To cover pillows on veteran patient bed iii. Coverlet: Lightweight cover to provide warmth to veteran bed occupant iv. Standard Sham: To cover additional pillows on veteran patient bed v. Decorative Pillow: To provide additional head support for veteran patient (B) Performance required: a. Sheeting i. Hygiene 1. Act as a barrier between a veteran patient body and a mattress, absorbing seat, oils, and dead skin cell ii. Protection 1. Helps protect the mattress from dirt, stains, and wear, extending its lifespan iii. Temperature Regulation 1. Will help keep veteran patient warm in the winter or cool in the summer b. Decorative Accent Bedding i. Quilt 1. Warmth a. Provide insulation to keep a veteran patient warm in cold weather 2. Comfort a. Adds soft layer to bedding to enhance sleep quality 3. Protection a. Shields sheeting and bedding from dust and wear ii. Euro Sham 1. Protection a. Keep Euro Pillows clean and extend their lifespan iii. Coverlet 1. Lightweight Warmth a. Provide a single thin layer of warmth in warmer months b. Extra Layer of warmth for the colder months 2. Easier Maintenance a. Easier to wash that heavier comforter iv. Standard Sham 1. Protects Pillows a. Keep standard sized pillows clean and free from dust and dirt v. Decorative Pillow 1. Provide extra support for veteran patient while sitting up or laying in bed vi. Monogram logo and tag 1. Dimension: 1.25 inch X 1.25 inch 2. Stitched into each article of linen in the uniform and visible location 3. The logo and monogram are as follows in example 1 and 2. vii. Example 1. Example 2. (C) Essential physical characteristics; Dimensions (if applicable) a. Sheeting: Each Set of Sheeting will contain the following items: i. One (1) Queen Flat sheet with tone on tone beige embroidery (100% Poly thread embroidery) 1. 90 X 102 Minimum 2. 100% Egyptian Cotton Sateen 3. No Less than 400 Thread Count (TC) 4. Custom FISHER HOUSE LOGO ID TAG sewn in to all pieces ii. One (1) Queen Flat Sheet with hemmed edges, plain (no embroidery) 1. 90 X 102 Minimum 2. 100% Egyptian Cotton Sateen 3. No Less than 400 Thread Count (TC) 4. Custom FISHER HOUSE LOGO ID TAG sewn into all pieces iii. One (1) pair Standard Pillowcases with tone on tone beige embroidery 1. 20 X 28 Minimum 2. 100% Egyptian Cotton Sateen 3. No Less than 400 Thread Count (TC) 4. Custom FISHER HOUSE LOGO ID TAG sewn into all pieces b. Decorative Accent Bedding: i. Quilt 1. 96 X 100 Minimum (USA Queen Size) 2. Multi-stripe 50% Cotton / 50% Natural Flax Minimum 3. Washable Fabric Exterior 4. 100% Poly Dacron Quilted Fill 5. Custom FISHER HOUSE LOGO ID TAG sewn into all pieces ii. Euro Sham 1. 26 X 26 Minimum 2. Multi-stripe 50% Cotton / 50% Natural Flax Minimum 3. Washable Fabric Exterior 4. Custom FISHER HOUSE LOGO ID TAG sewn into all pieces iii. Queen Coverlet 1. 90 X 90 Minimum 2. Color: Beige 3. 100% Cotton with poly decorative diamond stitching 4. Custom FISHER HOUSE LOGO ID TAG sewn into all pieces iv. Standard Sham 1. 20 X 26 Minimum 2. Color: Beige 3. 100% Cotton with poly decorative diamond stitching 4. Custom FISHER HOUSE LOGO ID TAG sewn into all pieces v. Decorative Pillow 1. 18 X 24 minimum Cover 2. Midnight Garden Floral Print minimum 3. 50% Cotton / 50% Natural Flax minimum 4. Cover mush be washable 5. 18 X 24 Maximum Washable Poly Insert