{"product_id":"nile-egyptisch-katoenen-gastendoekjes-30x30-600gsm-set-van-12","title":"Guest Towels 30x30 cm – Set of 12 – Egyptian Cotton 600 GSM","description":"\u003cp\u003e12 guest towels measuring 30 x 30 cm — the size you can refresh endlessly without the laundry piling up. A small towel, with the same 600 gsm as the rest of the Nile Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to use them\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt the washbasin\u003c\/strong\u003e — dry your hands with a clean cloth instead of a hand towel that stays damp all day\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the guest bathroom\u003c\/strong\u003e — with 12 pieces, every guest has their own towel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor your face\u003c\/strong\u003e — Egyptian cotton is smooth enough to remove makeup without abrasive rubbing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the kitchen\u003c\/strong\u003e — 600 gsm absorbs water instead of just pushing it around\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor little hands\u003c\/strong\u003e — small and light, so your child can grab one themselves\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat does 600 gsm mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eGSM stands for grams per square meter: the weight of one square meter of fabric. Simply put — the higher the number, the more cotton is in the towel, and the more water it can absorb. To put it in perspective:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e350 to 400 gsm\u003c\/strong\u003e — the thin towel from the supermarket. It tends to push water across your skin rather than absorbing it.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e500 gsm\u003c\/strong\u003e — what most hotels use. Fine, but not luxurious.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e600 gsm\u003c\/strong\u003e — this towel. Feels full and heavy in your hand and dries you in one go.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbove 800 gsm\u003c\/strong\u003e — so thick that it takes days to dry. Sounds luxurious, but is impractical in reality.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eSo, 600 is not a random number. It is the point where a towel feels luxurious and yet is dry again by the next morning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat does 20\/2 mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eA towel consists of thousands of tiny yarn loops. 20\/2 describes how that yarn is made. The \u003cstrong\u003e20\u003c\/strong\u003e is the thickness of the thread. The \u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e means that two of those threads are twisted together into one stronger thread. This is called two-ply.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMost towels in this price range use a single loose thread — that is 20\/1. You won't see the difference in the store, but you will notice it after a year: a single thread frays and the loops flatten, making the towel feel thinner and less absorbent. Two twisted threads remain standing upright. That is why this towel still feels like new after thirty washes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhy Egyptian cotton?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eCotton grows as a tuft of fibers. With regular cotton, those fibers are short, which means many loose ends stick out of the thread. That causes pilling, and it eventually feels rough. Egyptian cotton has longer fibers, so there are fewer loose ends per thread. The result is a smoother and stronger thread: soft from the first wash, and it holds its shape.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWe weave directly with our weaver in \u003cstrong\u003eEgypt\u003c\/strong\u003e, without any intermediaries. We have been supplying bath linen to hotels and the catering industry in the Netherlands for years — the Nile Collection is that same quality, in colors that belong in a home.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powder Pink, Lilac, Light Blue, Mint Green, or Taupe\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 x 30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e set of 12\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 600 gsm (grams per square meter — this determines how thick and absorbent the fabric is)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Egyptian cotton\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn:\u003c\/strong\u003e two-ply 20\/2 (two threads twisted into one)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e woven in Egypt\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to keep them in good condition\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWash once separately before first use.\u003c\/strong\u003e New terry cloth comes with a light layer from the weaving process. This needs to be washed off, because only then will the cotton truly absorb water. If you skip that first wash, the towels may seem to have poor absorbency — that is not due to the quality, but that layer.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not use fabric softener.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fabric softener leaves a thin coating on the fiber. It feels soft at first, but it seals the fiber so that no water can enter. After a few washes, you are left with something that no longer absorbs anything.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing at 60 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e is enough to get everything out.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTumble drying is allowed, on a low setting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The heat actually helps the loops stand back up, making it feel fuller than if you dry it on a clothesline.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing separately for that first time\u003c\/strong\u003e applies to all dyed terry cloth: some color may bleed.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"THE LINEN ROOM","offers":[{"title":"Mint Green \/ 30x30cm","offer_id":62721278378371,"sku":null,"price":36.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lilac \/ 30x30cm","offer_id":62721278312835,"sku":null,"price":36.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Powder Pink \/ 30x30cm","offer_id":62721278280067,"sku":null,"price":36.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Light Blue \/ 30x30cm","offer_id":62721278345603,"sku":null,"price":36.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Taupe \/ 30x30cm","offer_id":62721278411139,"sku":null,"price":36.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/8485\/8755\/files\/1500x1500_c20f8505-7b70-4811-857c-159b213f4354.jpg?v=1790756847","url":"https:\/\/thelinenroom.nl\/en\/products\/nile-egyptisch-katoenen-gastendoekjes-30x30-600gsm-set-van-12","provider":"THE LINEN ROOM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}