The best towels for all-round performance are probably medium weight ones at around 500-650 gsm, as these provide the best balance of thickness and lightness. Crafted from beautifully soft cotton, our bathroom towel sets provide comfort, ultimate absorbency and warmth, and are available in a range of colours to suit your taste. Supermarkets are under pressure to go plastic-free; workplaces are getting rid of single-use plastic cups in favour of more sustainable and eco-friendly solutions.

This encompasses some fantastic vegan shampoos and body washes that are packaged using recycled materials, qualifying them to be EU Ecolabel certified. To put these numbers in perspective, the GSM of a lightweight cotton shirt or summer dress would fall in the low- to mid-100s. Pamper yourself with this premium 100% cotton bath sheet from Rekhas House of Cotton that is made from soft and durable Egyptian cotton yarn.

Towels vary hugely in thickness, and which you prefer really comes down to personal choice, as each has its own pros and cons. Softer and more durable than standard cotton, our longer fibers can be spun thinner, which increases the comfort and absorbency of these towels. Good towels may feel costly to some people, but also remember that the cost of this towel set includes six towels.

Since introducing our very first collection we've added silky-soft bedding, award-winning natural wax scented candles, sumptuous throws and luxury spa-inspired bath robes. The Ultra Soft is our softest towel yet, and made from zero-twist cotton so feels plush but not heavier. We've added our StayNew™ technology to keep your towel smooth, bright and looking good as new, wash after wash. Each Eco product has been carefully developed for minimal environmental impact but maximum quality,” said Phillip James, purchasing manager.

You will often see a bath towel set on display because the towel, face cloth, and wash cloth can easily be stacked and folded, which is ideal for smaller bathrooms and guest bathrooms. At Fine Linen and Bath, we offer a specific set of guidelines that include using Heritage Park All-Purpose Laundry Detergent. These fun 2 piece stripe lightweight cotton towel sets offer not only softness on your skin, but quick absorbency too, providing you with ultimate comfort and fast results when drying off after stepping out of a hot shower or relaxing bath.

A low GSM bath towel will be lightweight, coarse, and less absorbent; using this type of towel is an unpleasant experience and not effective for drying off. The combed cotton also reduces thread breakage and buildup of lint keeping the bath sheet fresh for a longer time. Giza is a high-quality Egyptian cotton grown along the Nile River Delta, where nutrient-rich waters of the of the river and cool sea air serve to temper the otherwise hot Egyptian summer temperatures. The organic cotton used in the linen has been grown by local farmers, supporting the biodiversity of existing ecosystems in a way that means British Wholesales are supporting genuine global sustainability. Sizing seemed consistent with other towels—large enough to dry off, but not excessively huge or difficult to manage.You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. Choices of towel material range from Egyptian, Supima and Turkish cottons, to cotton polyester mixes and pure synthetic blends, and these can vary widely in feel and performance.

Our best-selling product lines include Abyss, SFERRA, Matouk, and Graciozza, each of which feature a range of towels in varying weights, patterns, styles and colors.Understanding the various qualities and benefits of GSM can help you choose the perfect bath towels that feel great; perform well; and are easy to care for. For the first few washes, the very best performing Egyptian cotton towels will continue to get even fluffier and softer with each wash.