Such a household item as a waffle towel is familiar to each of us since childhood. It's interesting that his popularity is not going to go away. Today, waffle towels can be found both in ordinary modest apartments, and in the most modern fashionable hotels. What is the secret of his popularity? Can not the characteristics of a waffle towel surpass the latest fabrics? Now we will answer these questions.
History of a waffle towel
Obviously, the towel received its name because of the similarity of its checkered texture with confectionery wafers, but initially it became known in the world as a "Turkish towel". It was in Turkey in the 18th century that the town of Bursa was first invented and tested such an original weaving. Weavers of this area actively experimented and offered the world a lot of options for towels, but it was the waffle was the most in demand. Initially, the relief towels were woven by hand, and the master managed to make no more than four pieces per day. Not surprisingly, at that time they were very expensive.
Characteristics and properties of a waffle towel
To begin with, the wafer towel has earned recognition for its composition - it's 100% cotton. The naturalness of the fabric makes it hypoallergenic and suitable for all people without exception. Another significant characteristic of a waffle towel is its unique hygroscopicity. The absorbency factor is affected by the density of a particular wafer towel, which can range from 120g / m² to 240g / m². But in any case, it absorbs several times more moisture than a terry cloth or a normal cotton towel, while it dries quickly enough. For example, if the weight of a waffle towel is 150 g, it will absorb three times more liquid than a cotton cloth of the same weight. Finally, the waffle towel is quite durable, it perfectly tolerates machine wash and long-term use, without losing its external presentability.
Application of wafer towels
Waffle towel in everyday life is almost indispensable. As already mentioned, thanks to naturalness, softness and hygroscopicity, not only the usual kitchen waffle towels, but waffle bath towels are popular. They are suitable, in particular, for children's delicate skin. In addition to personal use, waffle towels are convenient for cleaning surfaces. For example, cleaning glass or polished furniture, such a fabric does not leave any damage and divorce. Another plus is the lack of pile, which is often a companion of other tissues. All this makes waffle towels in demand in the care of the body, home, car and. etc. If before the wafer towel had standard sizes (usually 40x75 cm), then today you can find towels with different parameters. Moreover, it is easy to purchase just a roll of waffle cloth, from which you can cut the towels and
Care for a waffle towel
Obviously, during use, the towel can not remain perfectly clean, and since, as we have already found out, the wafer fabric retains its properties long enough, I want the appearance of the towel to remain at the level. First, you can safely wash white waffle towels in the car even at the highest temperatures (color - at 40 ° C), this will not damage the structure. Secondly, if there is a question of how to whiten waffle towels, then we can say that any methods - from washing in bleach to folk methods, are not acceptable. Many still consider the best option for bleaching - boiling with laundry soap.