Towels

You might not think that choosing towels is a big decision. After all, how hard can it be to grab a couple of towels off the shelf in any department store? Well, while it may sound like a simple task, you actually need to put a good amount of thought into your towels. They’re not all created equal, after all and you want to make certain you get towels that you’re going to like using.

Colour and design are two of the things many people notice about towels right away and they are important to your towel buying decision. Most people have some sort of theme in their bathrooms. For some, it’s a simple colour combination, but others have themes such as nautical, dolphins, or sandcastles. For these types of bathrooms, the towels are going to have to match the décor or they are going to stand out. This can simply mean matching a colour or motif. Even if you have a dolphin-themed bathroom, for example, you don’t necessarily require towels with dolphins on them. Blue or white bath towels will match well and small accents can be found on decorative hand towels featuring dolphins, for example.

Beyond what the towels look like, you want to consider what the towels are made of. You want to find plush, comfortable towels that will not scratch. For hand towels, this isn’t quite as much of a concern. However, for bath towels, you may want to look at the thread count (yes, just like sheets, towels do have thread count, although it’s not always clearly marked). You may also want to consider what the towel material with options including cotton (natural, twisted, Egyptian), bamboo or a blend of synthetic fibres. Overall, take the time to feel each towel and decide if it is soft enough for you.

You also need to factor in size. Some people like to get out of the shower and wrap themselves in large towels, while others jump out of the bath, dry off quickly with whatever towel is closest, and get dressed. If you like to spend time doing other tasks in the bathroom before you get dressed or if you’re a larger person, towel size is going to be important. You don’t necessarily need to purchase towels the size of beach towels, but you will want larger towels.

Be sure you shop for a good variety of towels, too. You’ll want hand towels, bath towels, wash cloths, and maybe larger sized towels as well. Get a good variety, and be sure that they all match or coordinate. This can be difficult if you’ve already got one set and need to buy towels to supplement them. In this case, it may be easier to buy a solid colour that match your current towel set instead of trying to find an exact match, especially if your current towels feature a pattern or image that is no longer available.

Towels

Indulge yourself in spa like luxury with this luxurious six-piece towel set. The set includes two oversized, extra heavy bath towels, two oversized extra heavy hand towels, and two oversized, extra heavy washcloths. The set is is made with approximately 4-1/2 pounds of 100-percent Egyptian cotton–known for its softness, absorbency, and durability. These towels makes an ideal complement to any bathroom whether you use it to pamper yourself or reserve it for special guests. Egyptian cotton fibers are valued for their superior length and strength, which also reduces the buildup of pile and lint. These towels will feel cozy and comfortable against your skin every time you use them. Additionally the towels get softer with washing and drying.

Enjoy the plush softness of Egyptian cotton loops with this six-piece towel set, which includes two oversized, extra-heavy bath towels, two hand towels, and two washcloths. Great for everyday use by family and nice enough for guests, the set works for the guest bedroom, dorm room, vacation home, and more. Woven with approximately 4-1/2 pounds of 100-percent Egyptian cotton, the linens are a wonderful complement to any bathroom. Amply sized, each bath towel measures 30 by 56 inches, with over 1-1/2 pounds of Egyptian cotton. Hand towels measure 18 by 30 inches and washcloths are 13 inches square. Classic pique borders add a decorative touch. Offered in an array of colors, the towels are easy to accessorize and the full set makes for an attractive and useful gift package.

The Fabric
Egyptian Cotton: Egyptian cotton is used to make some of the highest quality linens in the world, including sumptuously soft bath and bed linens. Egyptian cotton is grown to produce a longer staple, or fiber, than generic cotton, and the longer and finer a cotton staple is, the better able it is to be spun into finer count yarns, which in turn can be knitted or woven into soft, fine, and luxurious fabrics. The staple length in Egyptian cotton averages 1-1/8 to 1-1/2 inches, but can reach over 2-1/4 inches, which is twice the size of a generic cotton fiber. Products which highlight construction of Egyptian cotton are usually referring to the extra-long-staple cotton produced largely in the Nile River Valley. The humidity and rich soil around the Nile delta produce especially long cotton fibers, which are fine and vary from a light cream to dark tan color. Egyptian cotton is strong, durable and, if cared for properly, will be long lasting.

Care Instructions: To best care for this product, please exclusively follow the washing instructions on the label. Fabric softeners should not be used when washing or drying, since softeners often include chemicals that can break down the construction of the material and decrease its absorbency.

In addition, take care to avoid direct contact between this product’s fabric and chemical acids or bleaches often found in many cosmetics. Certain cosmetics such as facial care products, creams, makeup, and makeup removers contain chemical acids and/or bleaches which can discolor fabric. These chemicals do not dissolve in water and may cling to the fabric when wiped against the skin, leading to a discoloration that appears as spots or splotches. Generally, it’s best to use a towel or cloth with white fabric when removing facial creams and similar products from the face. Likewise, discolorations may also occur when attempting to spot-clean stains with bar soap. Certain bar soaps also contain high acidity levels and/or dyes that can discolor fabric.

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Most helpful customer reviews

122 of 130 people found the following review helpful.
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By Susan Tunis
As a prolific book reviewer here on Amazon, it’s a bit of a departure for me to be reviewing bath towels. What you may not realize is that the towels are an essential book reviewing tool… I read the books in my bathtub. Now you know.

All joking aside, I have to admit that I was very pleased with the quality of the Pike Street towel set. The list price of $130 is absurd, but for $24.95 they’re a bargain. The towels are soft and fairly plush. As others have said, they’re not luxury towels, but are of a good quality for everyday use, and are much better than what you’d see in an average hotel room. My set are the cream color, and they’re a rich, French vanilla of a cream.

So far they’ve held up superbly to laundering. And my set did not have any hanging threads that others have complained of. However, my favorite thing about these towels is that they really are generously sized. It makes a difference. I usually purchase bath sheets rather than regulation bath towels for my home use, but these bath towels are large enough to wrap myself up in comfortably. Even the wash cloths and hand towels are larger than you’d typically expect, which just gives the towels extra absorbency and utility. For instance, a folded hand towel makes an excellent pillow when reclined in the tub with a best-seller.

74 of 80 people found the following review helpful.
great towels.
By mlle. x
I intentionally waited a while in order to write this review. I wanted to see how the towels would hold up over a few washings, how I’d feel about them after they’d been subjected to regular use. I’m pleased – and a little surprised – to say that I like them better a month down the line than I did when I first received them. I find myself more, rather than less, likely to reach for one of them instead of my old favorites.

When the towels were new, I was unsure about two things: they had a kind of funny smell, first of all, a new product smell that didn’t tickle my nose the right way. That went away completely after the first washing. Now they smell nice and fresh and like detergent, like towels should. The other thing was the color. The picture doesn’t really capture how vivid the green is – it’s called pistachio but if I’d been on the naming committee I might have gone with something more like “moss” or “lichen.” The green is a little more vivid than what I see on my monitor (monitors vary, so don’t take this as a given)- the stock photo is more pastel than the towels themselves (I’m holding one in front of me). I think the color is a pretty vivid one – not so pastel, after all – an acid, spring green with a strong yellow undertone. It’s a color that pops, rather than fades. So the color wasn’t quite what I expected, but I’ve grown to love it anyway. It’s distinct, complex, and pleasing to the eye.

They provide what I’d call a “brisk” toweling experience. I don’t mean that as a euphamism; it’s not a criticism at all. I’ve noticed that towels come in two distinct types. There are towels that are “plush” and others that are “brisk,” and higher and lower quality examples of each. I find it a little odd to dry off with a plush towel – it’s like rubbing myself with a big velvet blanket, which doesn’t feel right to me, especially in the morning. So I like a good brisk towel. These are soft, well-made, but they provide enough friction that drying off feels brisk and energizing.

I’d definitely buy this brand again, and do recommend it to others.

91 of 100 people found the following review helpful.
Towels is as Towels does…
By Jarucia Jaycox Nirula
With lot’s of guests visiting, I was eager to get a new set of towels.

While I was pleased with the size of the bath towels, the hand towels are HUGE as are the washcloths. The hand towels hung stupidly on my wall racks.

I didn’t believe another reviewer when they said the towels snagged within the first three washes until I received and washed these towels. Sure enough, one of the bath towels came from the dryer with a long thread hanging off the middle. I have front-open machines, so it’s highly unlikely they snagged on the equipment.

That said, they are soft and it doesn’t appear the decorative trim is shrinking in the dryer as some of my other towels do.

Overall, a good towel set for a very decent price given the quality of the material.

UPDATE: After three more cycles of house guests and uneven use of these towels, I find that the more frequently used ones are fading in color rather quickly. I’m quite surprised given how light they were to begin with, but it’s noticeable.

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