Pehtemals are well designed, lightweight, easy to carry, easy to clean, very absorbent, fast drying and very versatile which makes them perfect for traveling. You can use to lay on the beach, but they can also be used as a blanket, throw, baby wrap, scarf or picnic blanket, table cloth, table or bed runner.Feb 2, 2020
What is special about Turkish towels?
Turkish towels–sometimes called Peshtemal, Hammam or Fouta towels–are made from Turkish Cotton, a premium cotton that has extra long fibers. Because of this unique material, Turkish towels are known to become even softer, fluffier, and more absorbent with successive washings.
What is Peshtemal bathrobe?
Peshtemal robes is absolutely the lightest and skinniest robe you can ever wear which will make you feel like you are relaxing at the finest hotel or spa. Turkish Bathrobes are highly absorbent and dries very quickly, light in weight and takes up little space meaning it's the perfect travel companion.
How do you wash Peshtemal towels?
- Machine wash the towel using a cold, gentle cycle.
- Don't use any bleach or fabric softener while washing your towel.
- Dry the towel on low heat or hang to dry.
What are Peshtemal towels?
A peshtemal (sometimes peshtemal is also spelled pestemal or peshtamal) is also called a fouta or hamman towel. Peshtemals are large, flat and velvety soft. Because peshtemal towels are flat-woven, they're extremely light and take up very little space, making them the perfect travel companion.
What are Turkish towels called?
Turkish towels, also called peshtemals, are made with Turkish cotton. They have been used for centuries in Turkish baths. What microfiber is to sheets, Turkish cotton is to towels. It's the perfect material for towels for several reasons.
Are Turkish towels worth it?
While that might not seem important to you, since you have a closet full of towels, Turkish ones are often stronger. This means they're durable for travel and can serve as a picnic blanket in a park, protection from the sand on a beach day and even a way to dry off when your Airbnb didn't provide towels as promised.
What is the size of a XL bath towel?
68"x35"
What is the size of an oversized towel?
Bath sheets are the largest size of towels. Think of them as oversized bath towels. The typical size for a bath sheet is between 35 inches wide by 60 inches long and 40 inches wide by 70 inches long.
What sizes do bath towels come in?
Bath towel sizes typically range from 20 x 40 inches to 30 x 58 inches. In other words, bath towel types may vary between 50 x 101 centimeters and 76 x 147 centimeters. Also, it is worth mentioning that you can find bath towels in smaller sizes for children.
How do you wash Peshtemal?
We recommend you wash your Turkish towel in cold or medium heat water, on a gentle cycle, with similar colors. Don't use bleach or fabric softener. Fabric softener will actually make your towel less absorbent! To remove excess detergent, add a cup of white vinegar to the wash once a month or so.
Can I put my Turkish towels in the dryer?
While you can machine dry your Turkish towels (on a gentle cycle set to low or medium heat) it is much more preferable to hang dry your towels. This helps preserve the towel and encourages the softness, fluffiness, and absorbency to continue to grow.
How do you clean hammam towels?
We recommend washing your hammam towel before you use it for the first time. Washing trains the cotton fibres to be more absorbent. Use a gentle machine wash at 30 degrees. Avoid using fabric softener as this will decrease absorbency.