How large are Turkish towels compared to standard towels?
Standard towels are generally 27” x 52''
Our Turkish towels are 35” x 70''
What is a Turkish Towel?
Turkish towels are handmade on shuttle looms using Turkish cotton and bamboo. Legend has it that Turkish towels were the first towels ever invented in Bursa, Turkey in the 17th Century. Turkish towels are known for being absorbent, durable, and quick drying!
Common names: Turkish Pestemal, Foutas and Hammams
Where to use your Turkish towel?
At home: throw, shawl, tapestry, decor, bath towel, pool towel, hair towel, end of bed blanket, table cover, skirt, dress, yoga mat cover, blanket fort
Travel: beach towel, beach blanket, sarong, stroller cover, picnic blanket, carry on blanket, scarf, sun protection, boat towels, seat cover in car, high chair padding, stroller blanket, yoga towel
why turkish cotton?
The climate in Turkey is perfect for growing cotton!
Turkish Cotton is known for its extra long fibers that is used in spinning yarn to make threads. The extra long fibers make Turkish Cotton superior to other cottons because it requires lesser joins thus creating a stronger and smoother thread.
How to care for your Turkish towel?
Machine wash cold, Hang Dry – Turkish towels get softer and more absorbent with use as the cotton fibers continue to be massaged. Cotton will shrink if exposed to extreme temperatures in the dryer.
What about online purchases and COVID-19?
New safety precautions have been set in place to protect our customers and our workers which can lead to a 3-4 day processing to ship out your online purchase. Please email us directly if you need your order rushed at guven@togethertextiles.com.
Do you offer Wholesale or Private Label options?
Yes! Email us for more information at guven@togethertextiles.com.
HOW TO CONVERT TOTE INTO TOWEL?
1. Open the tote by using the button enclosure located in the middle of the mouth of the tote. Remove any additional contents you may have placed (sunglasses, book, etc).
2. Reach inside tote and pull entire towel out (tote pocket will now be inside out).
3. Shake towel open and use however you’d like (beach tote/ towel, picnic tote/ blanket, etc).
TIP: Once towel is open, use tote pocket as secret hiding place for keys, phone, etc.
HOW TO CONVERT THE TOWEL INTO TOTE?
1. Place tote strap on shoulder.
2. Locate the tote pocket and place your hand inside the bag.
3. Gather entire towel toward the tote pocket using your free hand and into the hand inside the pocket.
4. Flip the tote pocket inside out (transitioning entire towel now to be inside the tote).
5. Close the tote by using the button enclosure located in the middle of the mouth of the tote.