{"product_id":"nile-egyptisch-katoenen-handdoek-50x100-600gsm-set-van-6","title":"Hand Towels 50x100 cm – Set of 6 – Egyptian Cotton 600 GSM","description":"\u003cp\u003eSix 50 x 100 cm towels in 600 g\/m² Egyptian cotton: enough for several washbasins or the whole week, in one colour of your choice from five shades. Large enough for your hair, compact enough for the towel rail.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat you use it for\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaily at the washbasin\u003c\/strong\u003e — it dries between uses, so no musty towel\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 the gym or swim bag\u003c\/strong\u003e — 50 x 100 cm fits rolled up in any compartment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn the guest room or Airbnb\u003c\/strong\u003e — hotel-sized, maintaining 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 tasks\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 the towel contains, 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 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 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 absorb less water. 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, these fibers are short, causing many loose ends to stick out of the thread. This causes pilling, 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 first wash, and it holds its shape.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWe weave directly with our weaver in \u003cstrong\u003eEgypt\u003c\/strong\u003e, without middlemen. We have been supplying bath linen to hotels and the hospitality 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\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 6 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 together 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 keep it in good condition\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 light residue from the weaving process. This must be washed off first, because only then will the cotton truly absorb water. If you skip that first wash, the towel will seem to absorb poorly — that’s not a quality issue, it’s that residue.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not use fabric softener.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fabric softener leaves a thin layer on the fiber. It feels soft at first, but it seals the fiber so that water can no longer penetrate it. After a few washes, you’ll be left with something that doesn't absorb 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 line.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWashing separately for that 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 textile may shed some lint during the first 2 to 3 washes. This is normal and will decrease automatically after a few washes. 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