Why is it worth choosing a Hungarian textile distributor? – And how can your hotel save on EPR fees with SZ&N HOTEX KFT

Hotels and restaurants are increasingly ordering textiles from abroad. It's fast, online, and often cheap at first glance.

However, there is one factor that many only notice later:
when buying textiles from abroad, an EPR fee must be paid – and it’s the hotel’s responsibility.

The good news:

if you buy from a Hungarian distributor, such as SZ&N HOTEX KFT, we cover this fee for you.
You don’t have to deal with the EPR at all.

This is a very important advantage in Hungary today.

What is the EPR fee, and why does it affect textiles?

The EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) fee is a mandatory charge for any product that has environmental impact. This includes hotel and restaurant textiles.

The law works on simple logic:

✔ If you buy from a Hungarian company → the distributor pays the EPR fee (for example, SZ&N HOTEX KFT).

✔ If you order from abroad → you become the “first domestic distributor,” meaning you are responsible for paying the fee.

This is not just paperwork—it’s a real, measurable extra cost.

What does this mean in practice?

Ordering from abroad = EPR registration, reporting, and payment

If a hotel buys bedding, towels, or table linens abroad, then:

it must register in the EPR system,
submit monthly or quarterly reports,
and pay the EPR fee based on the product’s weight.

This often adds tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of forints in extra costs annually.

Buying from SZ&N HOTEX KFT = no EPR costs, no extra paperwork

We, as a Hungarian textile distributor, take care of:

the EPR registration obligations,
reporting,
fee payment,
and full administration.

From the hotel’s perspective:
0 HUF extra fee
0 minutes of administration

Purchasing is therefore transparent, simple, and fully compliant.

Why do you save more with a Hungarian supplier than a foreign one?

Many think that foreign prices are always cheaper.
In reality, due to the EPR fee and hidden costs, it often becomes more expensive than buying from a domestic, professional distributor.

Here are the real differences:

✔ No EPR fee

This alone represents significant savings.

✔ No customs handling fees, shipping delays, or extra costs

Unexpected costs are common with foreign shipments.

✔ Faster replenishment from Hungarian warehouse

This is a critical advantage during peak season.

✔ Genuine warranty and personal service

We don’t answer by email from afar — we are here, reachable, and responsible.

✔ Consistent quality

You’re not buying based on a “catalog photo.”
We provide samples you can see, touch, and wash.

Why do hotels and apartment houses choose us?

1. Expert advice – whether your apartment is small or large

Textiles are not chosen from a photo.
We help select:

durable bedding,
soft but sturdy towels,
restaurant linens that don’t fade in six months.

2. Systematic approach

We’ve learned that textiles work best when:

there is enough quantity in rotation,
the hotel works with a good laundry,
storage conditions are appropriate.

We support this as well — particularly important for long lifespan.

3. As a Hungarian company, we are truly here

No chatbots answering in a foreign webshop,
but a real team,

with real contact details,
real responsibility,
real warranty.

Summary: EPR-free, Hungarian support, safe — this is why SZ&N HOTEX KFT is worth it

When a hotel orders from abroad, it doesn’t just buy textiles — it takes on responsibility.

EPR fees, administration, risk.

When you buy from SZ&N HOTEX KFT, you get:

no EPR fee,
no administration,
safe,
fast,
reliable quality,
with Hungarian warranty for hotel textiles.

Today, this is not just a matter of convenience.

It is a clear business advantage.

Sz&N Hotex kft.

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