In the bath towel is very nice to turn after a shower . And in order to get pleasure from it, it must be soft and fluffy. And it's good to absorb and not skim over the skin. To choose a good towel, you need to know about such subtleties as density, absorbency, soft nap, material of manufacture.
How to choose a bath towel?
Depending on the destination, towels are sewn from different fabrics. Specifically for bath towels cotton fabric is most often used, and to increase the absorbent properties it is covered with a multitude of loops on both sides - the so-called makhra. This increases the surface area of the towel and makes it soft and fluffy. The optimal length of the pile is 5 mm.
The best type of yarn is combed, it provides the best absorbency. Towels of high quality are made of fine and long-staple cotton. You can see the composition of the fabric on the label. More expensive terry bath towels are made from Brazilian, Pakistani or Egyptian cotton, as well as the products from cotton grown in the United States have also proven themselves.
As for the size of the bath towel, you are free to choose it at your discretion. On average, the size of the canvas is 70x140 cm or 90x170 cm. It is more important to choose a towel of the correct density. This will determine the life of the towel. Because of the low density, many bath towels are already worn down by the 3-4th year of service.
Unfortunately, this parameter is not indicated on the label. And to determine the density of the towel, you can rely on its weight. So, a standard towel 70x140 cm should weigh at least 490 g. This weight indicates a density of 500 g / m & sup2, and this will be quite enough.
When choosing a towel, you can pay attention to the additional functionality that makes using them even more comfortable. For example, many people like bath towels on Velcro, which makes it convenient to turn around and fix it. And also there are models with elastic bands and straps that are more suitable for girls. They also guarantee a secure fixation of the towel on the body.
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You can recognize whether you bought a good towel, after the first wash. If the pile has not lost its properties and everything is still beautiful and smooth, the absorbing properties are preserved and the color is not lost, then the towel is really good.
By the way, always before the first application, the towel you just bought must be washed in order to get rid of the remnants of dyes and chemicals, and simply from the dust accumulated in the process of its production and sale.