For more than a thousand years Turkish cotton towels are preferred by people looking for class and comfort in their bathing experience. It is the coziness softness and fluffy feeling that these flat woven products bring with them make them counted among the best of choices. And all these features are achieved by the use of best quality Turkish cotton and special weaving technique. Use of long thread Turkish cotton also make the towels grow in softness with regular use, have great water absorbent capacity and provides them with excellent durability.

But if you are using Turkish cotton products or Luxury Cotton Bath Mats you should also know the fact that the towels can lose their softness as well as absorbing power if they are not properly maintained. Made of high quality material these towels also require not extensive but proper maintenance to retain their softness and other features. Here is how a Turkish cotton towel or face washer can be best maintained.

The first wash

When it comes to proper maintenance of Turkish towels the first wash is the most important. Though pre-washed Turkish cotton products are now available in the market those don’t shrink after the first wash but still you should soak the towel overnight in cold water for around 12 hours before first using. This helps the fibers in opening up making them softer and more water absorbent. Keep in mind that there should be enough water for proper soaking.

How to dry

Hang drying is the best method for drying Turkish towels. This helps them to better retain their softness, pliability and water absorbing capacity.

Regular wash

Good quality Turkish Cotton Face Washers must be kept clean to enjoy their best. Regular washing is necessary but you should keep these things in mind too.

  • Hand washing the towels in cold water is the best. But if you machine wash always use cold water and gentle cycle.
  • Never use any kind of fabric softener or bleaching material on your Turkish towels. These towels are naturally soft and using any kind of bleach or chemical softener only harms the cotton threads.
  • Avoid putting it into scorching sun for drying. Always dry it where the heat is low and also always hang to dry to retain their qualities for longer.

Wash with vinegar

Adding a cup of vinegar to the laundry water once a month along with the detergent will help you in keeping the towels fresh and free from any kind of bad odor. Vinegar wash also soften the fabric and brightens the colors.

Ironing

Experts recommend that regular low heat ironing is good for the health of good quality Turkish towels. Ironing helps in smoothening out the unwanted creases those might develop after a wash and also helps the threads to retain their original length and shape, adding to the softness and comfort in usage.

If you find out loose threads coming out of the towel cut them out from the point they have come out, but don’t try to pull or tear those for that might disturb the entire weaving structure.