Guides

Complete Towel Care Guide

Wash towels every 3-4 uses at 40-60°C without fabric softener. Tumble dry on medium heat or shake well if line drying. S...

Cotton Types for Towels

Premium cottons (Egyptian, Turkish, Pima) have longer fibres that produce softer, stronger towels. Egyptian is densest a...

How Many Towels Do You Need?

Per person: 2-3 bath towels, 3-4 hand towels, 3-4 face cloths. Per bathroom: 4-6 hand towels. Plus beach, gym, and guest...

How to Buy Towels

Check material (100% cotton for most), GSM (500-700 for bath), and construction (ring-spun, combed). Quality towels feel...

Towel Anatomy Explained

Key parts: pile (loops), hem (stitched ends), selvage (side edges), border (decorative stripe), ground cloth (base). Und...

Towel Materials Explained

Towels are made from cotton (most common), bamboo viscose, microfibre, linen, or blends. Cotton offers the best balance ...

Towel Sizes Guide

UK standard: Bath towel 70x140cm, Bath sheet 90x165cm, Hand towel 40x70cm, Face cloth 30x30cm. Sizes vary by brand and r...

Understanding GSM in Towels

GSM (grams per square metre) measures towel density and weight. Higher GSM means heavier, thicker, more absorbent towels...

What to Do If You Forget Your Towel

Why Towels Smell & How to Fix It

Towels smell because bacteria thrive in moisture. Common causes: not drying fully between uses, fabric softener buildup,...