What is the best way to care for towels?
Washing:
- Exposed to oil, soil, and germs; wash towels in cold water with laundry detergent. If the towels are white, they should occasionally be washed with chlorine bleach.
- Cotton is a natural fiber and new towels will shed some loose fibers.
- Avoid fabric softeners—they contain silicon that will make the towels water repellent.
Drying:
While tumble drying will make the towel fluffy, do not overdo, as the heat from the dryer can damage the integrity of the cotton. We recommend using a lower heat setting occasionally or alternate between air and heat drying.
Absorbency:
To maximize the absorbency of a towel, add a cup of white vinegar to the rinse cycle, once a month, to restore the towel to full absorbency. The vinegar removes any excess detergent, which can affect the towels’ absorbency.
Pulled Threads:
As all our towels are woven, a pulled loop will not unravel the towel. If you catch the towel and pull a loop, cut off the pulled loop with a pair of scissors.