One of the most frequently used items in your home is your towels. Bath towels, hand towels, washcloths, etc. are all used daily for your personal hygiene needs. So when you get up in the morning to shower or end the day with a good face wash, you want to use towels that are cozy, comfortable, and durable. You want soft, luxurious towels. So, you will want to make sure those towels are cared for so they remain soft and cozy.
A key factor of keeping your towels looking and feeling fresh is investing in good towels from the beginning. Like sheets or the clothes on your back, quality matters in selecting towels for your home. So, what do you need to look for in a premium bath towel?
Type of Cotton
The type of cotton your towels are crafted from has an impact on the softness and durability of the towel over time.
Yarn Structure
Similar to the thread count in sheets, the yarn structure of a towel is crucial. Yarm structure is measured in GSM (grams per square meter) and refers to the fabric density used to make the towel.
At SouthShore Fine Linens, customers will find 500 GSM 100% combed cotton bath towelsand 650 GSM 100% classic combed cotton towels.
Weaving Technology + Finishing Process
The final difference you’ll find in your towels is in the premium finishing process. The finishing process of a towel impacts its final texture and qualities.
Combed Cotton:Pre-weaving process where short fibers are removed and leaves a long, smooth continuous strand resulting in reduced pilling, strength, and softness.
Zero-twist:Created using strong, premium fibers resulting in absorbency without a bulky material.
Once you decide which towels to purchase, you need to care for them properly. If cared for improperly, towels can lose their durability and plushness and feel less than luxurious when you get out of the shower or tub.
Here are some tips you can use to make sure your brand new bath towels remain strong and soft for months or years to come!
Wash Your Towels Before Using Them
Just like you would your clothes, washing your towels before using them for the first time is essential. Wash your towels before using them to remove the silicone coating used during manufacturing. Removing this coating helps release the fibers resulting in better absorbency from the start. Washing your bath towels immediately also helps remove any leftover lint from the weaving process.
Use White Vinegar During Your Initial Wash
Mixing half a cup of white vinegar with half a cup of your detergent for the first wash will help set the colors and remove any residue on the towels. After washing, dry your new bath towels on low heat with a dryer ball to retain softness and encourage shorter dry times on your towels in the future.
Like anything else for your home, bath towels are an investment. To keep them remaining just as soft and supple as day one, you need to take proper care of them. Your bath towels will last you a long time when you follow simple care instructions. In addition to washing and drying guides, these tips will help extend the life of your towels at home!
Wrapping yourself up in a fluffy towel after a hot shower is one of the best feelings. If you want to maintain that snuggly, warm feeling for years to come, invest in beautiful, luxurious towels from SouthShore Fine Linens and take proper care of them at home.
Our bath towels will have you, your family, and your house guests feeling wonderful after every bath or shower. Choose from an assortment of beautiful colors that compliment any interior color scheme. We hope you enjoy your premium bath linens from SouthShore Fine Linens for years to come!
Your dorm will be your home throughout your time in college, and it’s incredibly important to make it feel as comfortable as possible. It will be your space to relax and recharge after a long day, a place to do your schoolwork, and likely a spot to socialize as well.
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