While I would recommend them to anybody, I will warn those not in arid climates who use them more than once before washing them that they do not dry very quickly hanging on a towel rack.

The typical range for cotton bath towels is between 300 to 900 GSM, with the upper end of the range feeling softer and more absorbent. Nicer beach towels might be between 400 and 500 GSM, they will just be more comfortable though a bit bulkier. In all cases, quality cotton bath towels should be laundered with care to keep them looking and feeling great. GSM Egyptian cotton towels are far more superior, durable and fade less than ordinary poly cotton towels. Though they are not as soft as some of the other ranges, they are still very good quality and are made to last in a heavy use environment.These are long-lasting and luxuriously soft as they are made from cotton that has been specially processed to retain only strong and long cotton fibres. The finest towels in the world—and many of the lines we carry -- are Egyptian cotton towels made from Giza cotton (famous for it extra long staple cotton fibres) or U.

For busy households, pick lightweight options that dry quickly and remain fresh thanks to our StayNew technology. International products have separate terms, are sold from abroad and may differ from local products, including fit, age ratings, and language of product, labeling or instructions. Beyond just GSM, another essential variable to consider is the quality of the cotton from which a towel is woven. To put these numbers in perspective, the GSM of a lightweight cotton shirt or summer dress would fall in the low- to mid-100s.The cotton bath sheet are machine washable so you won’t have to waste time and effort hand washing them. 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. High GSM towels are better at absorbing dyes during the manufacturing process, so are often available in a wider or more interesting choice of colors along with traditional white and ivory. I’ve been using it a lot and I find there is a little unraveling at one part but I do like the way it Frys you and is soft to touch.

We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others.It's usually tempting for institutions to consider getting cheaper, alternative towels with a lower GSM rating but it's not cost effective to do so in the long run. The eLuxury towel set is a set of ultra-plush towels made from 100% authentic Egyptian cotton, a material known for its softness and absorbency. That's why we recommend the higher GSM towels so you don't end up having to change them after a few washes as our towels will remain thick and fluffy. Check out our bath mat range too and feel as if you’ve had a bathroom makeover for a fraction of the cost of getting the decorators in. As such, you will find them to be thinner, lighter and not as good at holding large quantities of water.

PREMIUM TOWELS:These towels are made of premium Egyptian long-staple cotton, which is extremely absorbent, soft and fluffy. They are plush and made of 100% Egyptian cotton—a solid option if you’re looking for a quality bath towel set.Zero Twist technology used during the construction of yarns ensures that these towels remain soft wash-after-wash and are quick-drying. Instead, things like kitchen towels, gym towels and beach towels will usually be roughly 350GSM regardless of quality. For a single towel that can be used in multiple bathrooms or to swap out between multiple colors, the 6 different color options may be an attractive feature.