12 Jan Resuinsa Group: a century growing alongside hospitality
The textile firm is celebrating its centenary as an active stakeholder in one of the most dynamic and demanding global industries
From 1926 to 2026. A full century. One hundred years. 36,500 days. What do they all have in common? The fact that Resuinsa Group has been there every step of the way, expanding alongside the hospitality industry. Decades-worth of changes and reinventions where the company has been a key stakeholder in witnessing the transformation of tourism, how people travel and even how they dream tucked in under hotel bedsheets.
This 100-year story is not just a number: it represents the capacity to progress and stay ahead in a sector that has set the pace, first in Spain and then across the globe. How? By providing real solutions to real needs at hotels and restaurants.
In this sense, it is not by mere chance that the company marks its centenary in such good shape. Rather, it has done so by supporting hospitality every step of the way, aligning with and adapting to sector priorities. In this vein, the professionalisation of the hospitality industry has marked a major milestone, leading to rising demands across the board: better quality, greater efficiency, more technology and further commitment to sustainability. And this challenging arena has indeed been fertile ground for Resuinsa Group to play a key role.
A group for every scenario
So, what is the secret to turning 100 in such rude health? Listening, specialising and daring to move forward. Every strategic decision at the group has always had a clear starting point: solving the specific needs of hoteliers and restaurateurs whilst looking to the future.
This approach was first adopted by a small textile firm that has become an international group spanning five continents and offering brands for all kinds of requirements:
- Resuinsa, the heart of the group and also celebrating its 50th As an international benchmark, it sets standards for durability, efficiency and sustainability required by professional hoteliers and restaurateurs, especially in high-use linens.
- Resuinsa Home, bridging hotel and home. An e-commerce site offering comfort and professional quality to households and small businesses.
- Carmela Martí Decoración, textile interior design specialist for the contract and hospitality sectors. Supporting professionals and design studios in the selection, production, and supply of textile solutions that bring identity, comfort, and cohesion to every space.
- Martí Linen, the group’s premium brand. The team here turns linens into luxury, with careful attention to detail and tailored solutions for the most exclusive hotels around the world.
100 years later, and we’re just getting started
Turning 100 is a major milestone as well as a mark of confidence and adaptation. Throughout the years, the group has gone from being a local firm to become a global benchmark, with a presence in over 150 countries and collaborations with major hotel groups across the planet.
Today, Resuinsa Group looks to the future whilst respecting the foundations laid by Mateo Martí in 1926. Hospitality is non-stop and the fourth generation at the company continues to cut reams of cloth and move forward, in step with the entire sector.
As Félix Martí Sempere, the current Resuinsa CEO, states: ‘Turning 100 is only possible when you had an original vision to meaningfully start something. Whilst my grandfather first established an innovative manufacturing enterprise, the next generations in the family, with my father at the head, saw hospitality’s potential when others were looking in the opposite direction. They sowed the seeds, looked towards the future and, especially, remained steadfast through constant effort and consistency. Resuinsa Group is solidly moving forward thanks to those who dared to take the first steps. First and foremost, this centenary celebration honours them.’
