Bath Towel

A bath towel is the essential everyday drying textile of the bathroom, typically measuring approximately 27 by 52 inches and designed to absorb water efficiently from the body after bathing or showering. The quality of a bath towel is primarily determined by its weight, measured in grams per square meter (GSM), fiber content, and construction method. A higher GSM indicates a denser, more absorbent towel, with 400-600 GSM suitable for everyday use and 600-900 GSM providing a plush, luxury spa experience. The construction of a bath towel involves creating loops of yarn on both sides of a base weave, and the density, height, and material of these loops determine the towel's absorbency, softness, and drying speed. Long-staple cotton towels, particularly those made from Turkish or Egyptian cotton, produce the most absorbent and durable towels. The relationship between absorbency and drying time is important to consider: ultra-plush high-GSM towels absorb exceptionally well but take longer to dry between uses, which can become problematic in humid climates where towels may develop musty odors before drying completely.