{"product_id":"nile-egyptisch-katoenen-handdoek-50x100-600gsm-set-van-2","title":"Hand Towels 50x100 cm – Set of 2 – Egyptian Cotton 600 GSM","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo 50 x 100 cm towels in 600 g\/m² Egyptian cotton: the towel you reach for most often. Large enough to wrap your hair in and small enough for the rail next to the washbasin, in five colours.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat you use it for\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaily at the sink\u003c\/strong\u003e — it dries between uses, so no musty towels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAs a hair towel\u003c\/strong\u003e — 600 gsm wicks the water out of long hair in one go\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn your gym or swim bag\u003c\/strong\u003e — 50 x 100 cm rolls up to fit into any compartment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn the guest room or Airbnb\u003c\/strong\u003e — hotel size that retains its color and volume after dozens of washes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAt the kitchen or utility room sink\u003c\/strong\u003e — sturdy enough for daily chores\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 into perspective:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\n\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\n\u003cstrong\u003e500 gsm\u003c\/strong\u003e — what most hotels use. Fine, but not luxurious.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\n\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\n\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 at which 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 have been 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 stay upright. That is why this towel still feels like a new towel 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, meaning many loose ends stick out of the thread. That causes lint, and it feels rough after a while. Egyptian cotton has longer fibers, so there are fewer loose ends per thread. The result is a smoother and stronger thread: soft from the very first wash, and it holds its shape.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWe weave directly with our weaver in \u003cstrong\u003eEgypt\u003c\/strong\u003e, with no middlemen. We have been supplying bath linen to hotels and hospitality businesses 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\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powder Pink, Lilac, Light Blue, Mint Green, or Taupe\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 x 100 cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e set of 2 towels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\n\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\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Egyptian cotton\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eYarn:\u003c\/strong\u003e two-ply 20\/2 (two threads twisted into one)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e woven in Egypt\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to care for it\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWash it separately once before using it for the first time.\u003c\/strong\u003e New terry cloth comes with a small layer from the weaving process. That needs to be removed first, because only then does the cotton truly absorb water. If you skip that first wash, the towel will seem to have poor absorption — that's not the quality, it's that layer.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\n\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 water can no longer get in. After a few washes, you are left with something that no longer absorbs anything.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWashing at 60 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e is enough to get everything out.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTumble drying is allowed, on a low setting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The heat actually sets the loops back upright, making it feel fuller than if you dry it on a clothesline.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWashing separately for the first time\u003c\/strong\u003e applies to all dyed terry cloth: some color may bleed.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Due to the high weight and the full cotton structure, this bath linen may shed some lint during the first 2 to 3 washes. This is normal and will naturally decrease after a few washes. 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