Towel Care

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.

Why Turkish Cotton?

Turkish cotton is premium cotton that has extra long fiber and is grown in the small but productive Aegean region.

Using longer fiber cotton in spinning yarn means fewer joins. Fewer joins results in stronger and smoother cotton threads.

Turkish Cotton becomes even softer, fluffier, and more absorbent with successive washings.

Turkish Cotton vs. Egyptian Cotton

Egyptian Cotton is known for its absorbency, which is especially suited for apparel, shirting and sheets, however in towels too much absorbency means that a towel is still wet the next day after it is used. Also too absorbent towels tend to become wet in humid climates all by themselves.

Turkish Cotton provides the perfect balance between absorbency and softness which makes it the best yarn to be used in towels.

Turkish Cotton, when used in towels, provides maximum absorbency and efficient drying.

Meticulously woven with exceptional warmth and softness, all the Turkish Towel Company’s luxury towels, bathrobes and specialty products are woven of 100% Turkish, ring-spun cotton. All of our Turkish towels are crafted by a family of skilled textile artisans, who have years of experience in textile production. The result? Our towels are incredibly soft, exceptionally strong and very absorbent. Shop for luxury Zenith Towels, Lexus Towels, Mini Squares White Towels, Diamond Cuff Towels, and certified organic towels. Learn more about The Turkish Towel Company.