New products for October 2008

EVIAN LES PETITS WATER FOR KIDS
Evian Les Petits offers a pure, fun and natural way for kids to enjoy water, in a format that is suitable for hotel in-room use, foodservice operations and gift shops. Evian has created graphics to complement the new bottles and packaging. Easily held by kids, these miniature bottles use Evian’s signature pink and blue colours with new artwork that features graphics of trendy, urban mothers with their children, as well as images of colourful sea creatures.
Evian:  Les Petits is available to Canadian hoteliers from their Coca-Cola representative.

WROUGHT IRON CHAFERS WITH STYLE
American Metalcraft, has found a solution to boring, institutional-looking chafers—these attractive, stylish wrought iron chafer frames.  Simply drop existing chafers into the sturdy frames that are sized to fit full and half sized chafers and change the look of your entire buffet.  Available in three different frames: a contemporary stackable wrought iron sytle (SCF2); a more traditional style with scrolled feet (CF1) with a spoon/cup holder, and side handles; and a miniature version of the CF1, the CF50.
American Metalcraft: 800-333-9133 or www.amnow.com

BED SCARVES/DECORATIVE PILLOWS
Standard Textile’s Studio Collection includes plush and cozy decorative pillows and bed scarves to complement any decor.  Available in four different fabrics in 15 colours, the bedscarves and pillows are crafted out of microsuede, chenille, or matelasse. They are durable, practical and easy to care for.  Since they are part of Standard Textile’s always available program, they will be available for replacement for years to come.
Standard Textile: 800-323-5246 www.standardtextile.com

HEATED TOWELS
The new Thermique Towel Warmer features heated glass in a freestanding design, a first in the industry. Heated glass is a more attractive and efficient heating element than the traditional radiator devices used in other towel warmers. With their freestanding design, they require no professional installation or wall space. Available in white, black, and cream. The freestanding Thermique Towel Warmer is UL-approved for bathrooms and other “wet” environments with a GFCI wall outlet or in dry environments with an ordinary wall outlet.
Thermique: 312-326-9193

AFFORDABLE ACCESSIBILITY
Until now, modifying ramps and doorways with a threshold higher than ½” for accessibility involved concrete construction. Safepath has developed landing door and ramp transitions made of 100 per cent recycled materials for a “green,” safe and totally compliant hotel environment with no construction costs.These molded products are suitable for door thresholds, entrances, curbs, flooring, modest steps and more.
Safepath: 800-497-2003

SPACUSHION ENHANCES COMFORT
Anyone can tell you that lying on your stomach on a chaise lounge can be uncomfortable and hard on your neck and knees. SpaCushion is a sleek chaise lounge cushion ergonomically designed with cut outs allowing guests to rest comfortably. It comes with a flip over pillow for use when laying on your back.
SpaCushion: www.spacushion.com

TREAD SAFELY IN TARANTULA
Tarantula is a new line of anti-slip shoes for women and men from Mark’s Work Wearhouse. Two styles are designed for the restaurant and hospitality sector: the full back clog and a lace up oxford with a steel toe option.  Inside, the shoes have a breathable and moisture wicking lining with an anti-microbial coating. The anti-slip rubber outsole provides maximum traction on slippery floors. Leather upper shoes keeps liquid out. Available in sizes five to 14. 
Mark’s Work Wearhouse: www.marks.com