Which term refers to all textiles used in the hospital including fabrics and linens?

• A. Fabrics
• B. Textile Inventory
• C. Linens
• D. Hospital Wear

Answer: (C)

Linens is the term used in hospital settings to describe all fabric-based items used across patient care and facility operations. It includes bed sheets, pillowcases, blankets, towels, and other fabric items that are laundered and maintained by housekeeping and central supply. This umbrella label is used for the items that make up daily patient care textiles, rather than just raw fabrics or individual clothing. It also covers items like gowns and robes that are part of the hospital textile stock, all managed under the same category for cleaning, distribution, and replacement. The other options are narrower or refer to different concepts: fabrics is a generic material, hospital wear refers specifically to clothing, and textile inventory focuses on counting and tracking rather than naming the category of items themselves.