Lots of people want the luxurious feeling and high quality of a hotel towel. After all, they are designed to withstand industrial laundering conditions, and yet still be fluffy-soft to delight hotel guests. So, what’s not to like?! Set foot in a store, or google online “hotel towels” and you’ll find a ton of options. […]
March 14, 2022
Every day, more and more people are talking about Turkish cotton as the perfect choice for towels, but why? Most high quality towels are woven from cotton, or at the very least, a cotton blend. The type of fibers or combination of fibers has a direct impact on how your towel feels to the touch, […]
January 13, 2022
If you’re shopping around for a new appliance or car, you’re probably looking at reviews and doing your research. And when it comes to towels, we should also be looking for the best. They are (or should be!) a long-term investment. No one wants to be filling landfills with towels that fall apart at the […]
March 30, 2021
Sprouting out of the post-war art movement, Minimalist art was characterized by simple lines, few colors, and careful placement of and harmony between the elements on the canvas. As an interior design style, Minimalism came into the mainstream in the 1960s and ‘70s. And, like the art movement, it’s broadly defined as a design or […]
March 24, 2021
Organic cotton is a sustainable solution for weaving towels, as no genetically modified seeds are used and cotton is grown without the use of pesticides and other toxic chemicals. By prohibiting the use of petroleum-based fertilizers and absorbing carbon dioxide from the air, organic farming practices help reduce our carbon footprint and combat climate change. […]
August 13, 2020
Check out our video, and see why Turkish cotton is the absolute best choice for towels.
July 7, 2020
What separates our bathrobes from others? It’s all in the details. Here are a few things we are doing differently to craft a robe that meets exacting five-star hotel standards. The Collar Sometimes, with kimono-style robes, once they are washed, the collar will slightly warp and no longer lay flat against the skin. One […]
June 16, 2020
Towels are made from a number of fabrics: for example, cotton (like we use at The Turkish Towel Company), bamboo, etc. You’ll often find marketing copy talking about how sustainable bamboo is. Is this reality, or just greenwashing? Bamboo, a type of grass is strong and has the ability to grow quickly, being the fastest […]
June 8, 2020
On Towel Day, May 25, 2020, The Turkish Towel Company will donate a towel to Western Carolina Rescue Mission (WCRM) for every towel sold on their website. The Fletcher-based company aims to raise awareness of the shelter’s increasing need for basic items, especially during a pandemic, and help increase donations of items like towels, detergent […]
May 18, 2020
A bathroom makeover is an exciting and fun home project to take on, and an activity you may be considering now that we’ve been spending more time at home. In order for your makeover to go smoothly and stay within budget, it requires a clear plan and established design. A bathroom makeover may be just […]
May 13, 2020
From washing hands for 20 seconds to coughing and sneezing into our elbow to implementing social distancing, we’ve all heard the health recommendations designed to keep us safe and reduce the spread of the Coronavirus. However, lately, we’ve been fielding questions about laundry – particularly washcloths and towels. If no one is sick in your […]
March 21, 2020
Throughout our website you may see references to Towelgevity™. This is our proprietary weaving and production process that ensures a long-lasting, highly durable towel. And, you won’t find it anywhere else. It’s the care, attention and expertise that separates us from every other towel out there. Our family-run mill is owned by co-founder, Seher Gürgün, […]
March 11, 2020
Bathrooms can (and should!) be beautiful. They also have to be practical and functional. It can be a challenge to fit all the things you need in your bathroom without creating a design disaster. Here are a few handy ways to get good use out of your space without ruining the décor. These slide-out drawers […]
March 7, 2020
Ask a mom how often you should wash your towels and she might say “After every use.” Ask a 20-something, and they might have a more relaxed attitude, washing them when they stop passing the “sniff test.” GE conducted a poll about laundry habits, publishing the results on National Laundry Day (April 15, in case […]
February 21, 2020
Many other towel retailers talk about traveling the globe to find expert craftspeople. We don’t. Because we ARE the expert craftspeople. Our woman-owned, family-run weaving facility is overseen by co-founder Seher Gürgün. Seher is a fourth generation weaver. Her great-grandmother starting a weaving company over 100 years ago. Committed to making the world’s best towel, […]
February 15, 2020
One of the questions we get often hear is, “How many towels should I own?” Well, the answer varies depending on physical factors like how many people live in the house, how many bathrooms there are and how much closet space is available. It also changes depending on lifestyle; for instance, how often and how […]
February 12, 2020 Turkish cotton is premium cotton that has extra-long fibers. Because these fibers are longer, there are fewer joins. This results in the strongest, smoothest yarn. Prized for its perfect mix of absorbency and suppleness, Turkish cotton towels become even softer, fluffier, and more absorbent with successive washings.
January 30, 2020