A towel is a piece of absorbent used for drying or wiping body or a surface. It draws moisture through direct contact, often using the blotting or a rubbing motion. In households, several types of fabric towels are used as hand towels, bath towels and also as kitchen towels. In warm climate people also use beach towels, which are large towels used for drying off after the swimming. There are many types of towels used in every region. The Pestemal is a traditional Turkish towel in the Turkish baths. It is used to specify which region people are from and it is a part of a deep cultural tradition. There are many types of Pestemal, with different styles and colors in each local area in Turkish. It absorbs water as fast as the traditional towel and it dries very quickly, takes up fewer places and it is very easy to carry and hence it is used as an alternative in the bathrooms, beaches, pools and also for baby care. It is made of 100% cotton produced in manually operated looms in Turkey. These are not simple average terry cloth and it is also called as fouta or Hamman towel.
Light weighted towels:
They are large in size and its velvety soft is inspired by the bath towels used in the most legendary Turkish spas and these tightly wove creations are extremely strong and durable feature is a stylish handcrafted fringe that makes them chic as well as practical. Because these towels are flat-woven, they are extremely light and use very less space, making them the perfect travel companion. They can be just rolled up and they can be packed easily. They are also wonderfully versatile and of course, they make fabulous bath towels. But the user can just as easily wear the Pestemal as a poolside or beachside wrap. Many celebrities have been spotted wearing one along the beach sides. They can be worn around body like a sarong, for a chic cover-up. It is light and airy and feels great against the skin. They are also looking fabulous draped over the shoulders on a cool summer and evening. These towels are made from the finest Turkish cotton and they are luxurious, absorbent and quick drying, and maintain their texture beautifully, even after several washes. It is a unique, multipurpose towel with over 600 years of the history coming from Anatolia. It had been a traditional in Turkish bath for centuries.
Advantages:
These towels are produced in the same way as they have been for centuries. The soft cotton is lightweight and absorbent and makes them dries much quicker than a traditional cotton towel. They often come in bright colors and are extremely versatile for bath and beach, even as a scarf, and also as summer throws. They make them perfect pool towel but they can also use them as scarf, wraps, or even as tablecloths. It may take some time to get used to drying yourself with the Turkish Pestemal, but it has terry cloth on one side making for a great starter towel. These towels are stronger and smoother because they have extra long fibers and hence it has fewer joins. Because of this unique material, Turkish towels are known to be even softer, fluffier and more absorbent with successive washing. These traditional Pestemal towels are rarely hand woven and made by experienced wavers at Danizli region in Turkey. The advantages of these towels are, they are extremely light in weight. It easily becomes the most elegant travel accessory. It is 100% eco-friendly Turkish cotton. It does not even pill or shed and can be used as bath towels, table runners and can decorate the home. It is easy to wash, machine wash warm. The users can tumble dry low to get best results. The Hamam towels are incorporating exclusive designs and characterized by a quality of product. With the fitted hood and deep patch pockets, they offer a generous fit for an extra comfort and comfortable feel. These beautiful bathrobes wrapping around will get a softer feel with the body temperature and it will also feel like a second skin on the body.