Bath Towels & Washcloths

Bath Towels & Washcloths

Drying off with a soft and fluffy bath towel is a great ending to a relaxing bath or shower. A good 100% cotton towel or washcloth is an affordable everyday luxury that will maintain a cushy feel even through multiple washings. Available in a wide variety of textures and colors, the investment in a quality collection of towels is sure to enhance any bathroom decor.

Towels for the bathroom come in many sizes: washcloths, fingertip, hand towels, bath towels, and bath sheets. Depending on the size of your room, some or all of these options may be a good choice and can be a matching set or a fun mix and match collection.

Most pieces are made from highly absorbent cotton terry cloth. Turkish cotton or Egyptian cotton are commonly used in high-quality towels and have a plush and luxurious feel. Some smaller towels designed primarily to be used for hair drying are made from absorbent microfiber.

Many different color options are available for towels of all sizes. A white towel is a traditional choice as it will coordinate easily with any other color and most room decor. Solid colors in neutral shades like black, navy, cream, tan, dark red, and gray are other common choices for bath towels. Fun or sophisticated prints are also available and could be a good choice for a kids' bathroom or as part of a thoughtfully coordinated and elegant room design.

Most bath towels are available in ringspun or combed cotton. Ringspun cotton has had its fibers twined together to create greater softness, while combed cotton has been literally brushed for more uniform fiber length. A jacquard piece features a pattern woven into the towel itself and is usually made of a high-quality cotton. Fingertip, hand, or bath towels can also be monogrammed for a personalized and refined look. A woven strip known as a Dobby border is frequently used as a decorative feature to give a washcloth, hand towel, or bath towel a fancier appearance, and a full-piece ribbed pattern can also add visual interest to a basic design.

Most washcloths and towels come in sets, most often offered as a pack of multiples of the same size. Multi-packs usually consist of neutral colors like white, black, or gray. Towels can also be sold as a matched collection of several different sizes, such as two washcloths, two hand towels, and two bath towels. Seasonal washcloths or hand towels are typically available as singles or small packs of two or three and can be used to lend a fun and festive touch to a master or guest bath.