The Brew Company - Make the barista station clean and efficient

The Brew Company is often associated with a complete coffee experience, where the details of brewing, serving and hygiene all come together. In this article, we look at how thoughtful textile choices like antibacterial-treated towels can support a clean and efficient barista station without making everyday life more difficult.

In a coffee shop or a brewhouse, towels quickly become part of the workflow: hands, surfaces and equipment need to be dried continuously, and textiles need to be able to keep up with the pace. A cotton towel can be a simple solution because it both feels comfortable and absorbs moisture well. If you want to keep your setup sharp and consistent, it can make sense to choose a towel that is made for frequent use and can be easily hung up to dry, rather than wringing out the water again and again. For environments with a lot of activity, a more robust choice like OUTDOOR can also be relevant when you want a towel that is easy to handle on the go between stations.

When a towel is frequently damp for short or long periods of time, hygiene quickly becomes a key issue. Nordifakt works with Polygiene StayFresh, which is a silver-based antibacterial treatment added towards the end of the production process. The technology is described as preventing 99.9% of bacteria from growing on the fabric, and it has been tested in both real-world and laboratory situations with an effect that is said to last throughout the product’s lifespan. In a context like The Brew Company, where cleanliness and consistency matter a lot, it can be a practical way to reduce odor and keep the fabric fresh between uses.

There is a difference between a towel always feeling heavy and clammy, or whether it can be hung up and ready again more quickly. Fast drying is not only about comfort, but also about work flow: Less waiting time means fewer interruptions at the espresso machine, at the filter station or in the washing-up area. Here, a cotton towel that is designed to absorb effectively and then dry when hung up can be an advantage in the operation.

Use one towel for hands and another for surfaces to keep routines simple. Hang the towel up after use so it dries naturally and is ready for the next round.

Sustainability in café operations is often about making small choices that scale in everyday life. Two specific areas are less washing and less unnecessary packaging. When a textile stays fresh longer and can therefore be washed less often, it can also mean lower water consumption over time. Nordifakt also emphasizes avoiding unnecessary packaging, so that only what is necessary is included. If you want to see relevant towel choices together, you can start in the Store , where you can choose according to the setup that suits your work rhythm.