- Single, plush bath towel with a soft-as-silk feel, offered in an array of colors
- Made in Turkey of 70 percent rayon made from bamboo and 30 percent cotton; machine wash and dry
- Machine wash and dry
- Coordinating bath sheets, hand towels, washcloths, and bathrobes available
- Measures approximately 30 by 56 inches and weighs 30.5 ounces
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Product Description
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Expertly made in Turkey of a 70/30 blend of bamboo-derived rayon and cotton in a plush 800-grams-per-square-meter weave, the towel has a luxurious feel against the skin. And once it touches your skin, it quickly absorbs the moisture because rayon made from bamboo fibers are so porous. Not only does the bath towel feel silky soft, it looks great, too, with a supple draping quality, a light lustrous sheen, and a pretty piqué woven border at either end. The bath towel measures approximately 30 by 56 inches and weighs 30.5 ounces. For easy accessorizing, the towel is offered in an array of colors. Combine with Pinzon’s bamboo-derived rayon cotton washcloths, hand towels, bath sheets, and even bathrobes to transform the bathroom into a luxe retreat. Cleaning is a breeze since bamboo-derived rayon and cotton is safe to wash at home in the washer and dryer. Please note, though, that this fabric can sometimes take a little longer to dry in the dryer after it has been thoroughly soaked in the washer.
Care Instructions: To best care for this product, please exclusively follow the washing instructions on the label. Fabric softeners should not be used when washing or drying, since softeners often include chemicals that can break down the construction of the material and decrease its absorbency.
In addition, take care to avoid direct contact between this product’s fabric and chemical acids or bleaches often found in many cosmetics. Certain cosmetics such as facial care products, creams, makeup, and makeup removers contain chemical acids and/or bleaches which can discolor fabric. These chemicals do not dissolve in water and may cling to the fabric when wiped against the skin, leading to a discoloration that appears as spots or “splotches.” Generally, it's best to use a towel or cloth with white fabric when removing facial creams and similar products from the face. Likewise, discolorations may also occur when attempting to spot-clean stains with bar soap. Certain bar soaps also contain high acidity levels and/or dyes that can discolor fabric.
Fabric Definition
Bamboo-Derived Rayon and Cotton: Bamboo-derived rayon and cotton is a supremely soft fabric comprised of both rayon made from bamboo and cotton fibers in varying ratios. The bamboo plant lends itself perfectly to the making of fabrics. Bamboo’s porous fibers make a cloth with a breatheability and moisture absorption greater than cotton and a softness comparable to silk and cashmere. Bed and bath linens made of bamboo-derived rayon and cotton provide the very best qualities of each fiber.
History of the Textile Mill
Founded in Denizli, Turkey, in 1989 by Mr. Eke himself, the Eke Textile Industry and Trading Company began its operations with just a 1,500 square meter area and eight weaving looms. By 1991, the company established a sewing line to broaden its product range and increase market share. Soon, two computer-aided ETON system lines and 46 stations were added. The Swedish ETON system guarantees a minimum error rate of 2%-3%. It is an assembly-line-like system that allows the producer to know exactly who in which station is responsible for each part of the production process. This greatly minimizes production flaws, which earns EKE its stellar reputation for superior products. To meet continually growing demand, the operation was moved to a new 10,000 square meter plant in 1996. Mr. Eke is still in charge of daily operations and EKE has come to boast a 500+ strong workforce.
History of the Region
Denizli is the most famous city in Turkey for towels and bathrobes. The factories have employed a long line of towel weavers from the mountain top village of Babadag, near Denizli. Weaving is a tradition that has been perfected over the past 300 years. The technique originated from the weaving of Turkish carpets, and eventually moved to towels with the use of thinner cotton yarns. Denizli is not only known for its towels, but also for its hot springs, known as “Pamukkale,” or, in English, “Cotton Castle.” The natural thermal water, containing limestone, has flowed over the hilltops for hundreds of years, creating a smooth rock formation that gives the hills their clean, white appearance. Denizli is also one of the largest marble producing areas in the world. Their second biggest export after textiles is marble stone.
| Pinzon Towel Comparison Chart | ||||||
| Material | Pile Height | Feel | Absorbency | Weight | Dimensions | Special Feature |
| Bamboo-Derived Rayon | 6.5mm | Silky Soft | Medium-High | 30.5 oz. | 30" x 56" | Lustrous |
| MicroCotton | 5.5mm | Fluffy Soft | High | 20 oz. | 27" x 54" | Excellent Absorbency |
| 820-Gram Cotton | 6mm | Densely Soft | High | 31 oz. | 30" x 56" | Premium; durable |
| Bamboo-Derived Rayon: Made from Bamboo grass, Bamboo fiber has a velvety soft texture and a lustrous appearance that dyes well. Shop all Pinzon bamboo-derived rayon towels. | ||||||
| MicroCotton: A trademark for a high-quality, long-staple cotton fiber developed in India. Its soft and plush fibers create a fluffy towel with a suede-like texture and excellent absorbency. Shop all Pinzon MicroCotton towels. | ||||||
| 820-Gram Cotton: Grown exclusively in Turkey, Turkish cotton is a premium cotton featuring an extra-long staple. This long staple creates a towel with a high level of comfort, absorbency, and durability. However, because it absorbs so well, it may take longer to dry in household dryers. Shop all Pinzon 820-gram cotton towels. | ||||||
Product Description
Plush, high absorbency bath towels expertly woven in Turkey from a 70/30 blend of bamboo-derived rayon and cotton.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
96 of 99 people found the following review helpful
Color Name:Espresso| Size Name:Bath Sheet|Amazon Verified Purchase
Oh my, how I love these bath sheets! I bought one in Palm and one in Espresso. These little luxuries have far exceeded my expectations.
Big time pros:
1. They are absolutely, silky soft yet...
2. They absorb beautifully.
3. It is such a pampering experience for me to step out of the shower and wrap myself up in one of these luxurius bath sheets.
4. They are generously sized and cover up my plus-sized body completely.
So, why haven't I rated these a five? Well, they aren't perfect.
Not so big-time cons:
1. They take FOREVER to dry (two full cycles in the dryer, then I had to remove everything else and dry them by themselves for one more cycle). This appears to only be a problem when fully saturated though, because they dry just fine when hung up after a shower.
2. The Expresso colored towel gathers and shows lint quickly, which is, perhaps, to be expected with a dark colored towel. Still annoying and unsightly.
3. They are VERY heavy, almost like a small blanket. I happen to like that about them, but it could definitely be a minus to someone who likes a lighter towel.
4. Price...let's face it, these things are PRICEY. I'd like to replace all my towels with the matching bath towels, but it would be cost prohibitive.
Having said that, I would buy them again in a heartbeat. I love the Palm color, but would probably think twice about the darker Expresso, just because of the lint issue. If you are looking for a super soft, roomy, absorbant bath towel, you can't go wrong with this one! Everyone deserves a little treat in life, so why not splurge a bit and wrap yourself in luxury?
***UPDATE*** 7/6/08 - These are still holding up beautifully. I've since ordered several as gifts and everyone has raved about them (and some recipients have come to Amazon to buy more)! I was going to redo my guest bath, and when I saw the amazing discount on the ginger color, I instantly decided on my color scheme. What a deal! I've ordered them for my sons' homes and sent some to my brother as well. Have I mentioned how much I love ALL these towels??? I only wish I could change the review to reflect 5 stars instead of 4....the pros FAR outweigh the cons in my opinion.
Big time pros:
1. They are absolutely, silky soft yet...
2. They absorb beautifully.
3. It is such a pampering experience for me to step out of the shower and wrap myself up in one of these luxurius bath sheets.
4. They are generously sized and cover up my plus-sized body completely.
So, why haven't I rated these a five? Well, they aren't perfect.
Not so big-time cons:
1. They take FOREVER to dry (two full cycles in the dryer, then I had to remove everything else and dry them by themselves for one more cycle). This appears to only be a problem when fully saturated though, because they dry just fine when hung up after a shower.
2. The Expresso colored towel gathers and shows lint quickly, which is, perhaps, to be expected with a dark colored towel. Still annoying and unsightly.
3. They are VERY heavy, almost like a small blanket. I happen to like that about them, but it could definitely be a minus to someone who likes a lighter towel.
4. Price...let's face it, these things are PRICEY. I'd like to replace all my towels with the matching bath towels, but it would be cost prohibitive.
Having said that, I would buy them again in a heartbeat. I love the Palm color, but would probably think twice about the darker Expresso, just because of the lint issue. If you are looking for a super soft, roomy, absorbant bath towel, you can't go wrong with this one! Everyone deserves a little treat in life, so why not splurge a bit and wrap yourself in luxury?
***UPDATE*** 7/6/08 - These are still holding up beautifully. I've since ordered several as gifts and everyone has raved about them (and some recipients have come to Amazon to buy more)! I was going to redo my guest bath, and when I saw the amazing discount on the ginger color, I instantly decided on my color scheme. What a deal! I've ordered them for my sons' homes and sent some to my brother as well. Have I mentioned how much I love ALL these towels??? I only wish I could change the review to reflect 5 stars instead of 4....the pros FAR outweigh the cons in my opinion.
91 of 97 people found the following review helpful
Color Name:Mediterranean| Size Name:Bath Towel|Amazon Verified Purchase
I agree with all those who love these towels! They are soft and silky. After the first wash they felt a little weird when drying, hard to explain, but they get better with each wash. Since most reviewers are thrilled with the quality and feel, I am going to address my experience about some of the "concerns".
First, I purchased the white bath size towels. They seem more of a cream than a white so maybe I got the wrong color. I have not had any shedding or pilling with these towels, even after the first wash. After use, my towels have always been dry by the next day.
My biggest concern was the surprise info when the towels arrived that they needed to be washed with cold water, and dried on low. If I can't wash my towels in hot water and dry with heat, I don't want them. So I decided to do it anyway to see what would happen in the event I wanted to order more. I have washed my towels 4 times now, all with HOT water, and dried on regular. I have NOT noticed ANY problems. The towels are still super soft and if they shrank it was too minimal to notice. Since I've used regular drying heat, my towels have dried in one cycle.
I don't know how a "hot" wash will effect the colored towels, but I'm ordering a set and about to find out. Maybe my disregard for the care instructions will come back to bite me later (will they wear out faster?), but at this point I'm expecting them to last a nice, long time.
I agree, they don't stay wrapped around hair, or around a body. But they're too luxurious for me to care.
I also have bamboo/cotton dishtowels with instructions to wash in cold, dry on low and not to use chlorine bleach. My dishtowels MUST be bleachable and washable in HOT water! I have been doing this with these dishtowels for several months with no obvious problems. (Maybe this will destroy the natural antibacterial feature of the bamboo?)
HOPE THIS HELPS!!!
First, I purchased the white bath size towels. They seem more of a cream than a white so maybe I got the wrong color. I have not had any shedding or pilling with these towels, even after the first wash. After use, my towels have always been dry by the next day.
My biggest concern was the surprise info when the towels arrived that they needed to be washed with cold water, and dried on low. If I can't wash my towels in hot water and dry with heat, I don't want them. So I decided to do it anyway to see what would happen in the event I wanted to order more. I have washed my towels 4 times now, all with HOT water, and dried on regular. I have NOT noticed ANY problems. The towels are still super soft and if they shrank it was too minimal to notice. Since I've used regular drying heat, my towels have dried in one cycle.
I don't know how a "hot" wash will effect the colored towels, but I'm ordering a set and about to find out. Maybe my disregard for the care instructions will come back to bite me later (will they wear out faster?), but at this point I'm expecting them to last a nice, long time.
I agree, they don't stay wrapped around hair, or around a body. But they're too luxurious for me to care.
I also have bamboo/cotton dishtowels with instructions to wash in cold, dry on low and not to use chlorine bleach. My dishtowels MUST be bleachable and washable in HOT water! I have been doing this with these dishtowels for several months with no obvious problems. (Maybe this will destroy the natural antibacterial feature of the bamboo?)
HOPE THIS HELPS!!!
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Color Name:Palm| Size Name:Bath Sheet|Amazon Verified Purchase
First and foremost, we LOVE these towels so far. They arrived the other day and when I got home my wife was already raving about them (and she hadn't even washed them). They were silky soft, plush , thick and heavy. These were nicer than any towel we had previously purchased.
We have since washed them and begun to use them. We followed the cold wash directions and had no issues. Not even any pilling. The towels appear to be extremely well made. They are just as silky soft and boy are they ABSORBENT! They wicked the water off extremely quickly. I was surprised they didn't feel very wet afterward either.
We purchased the PALM color (and relied on the individual towel picture and color palette rather than the picture of all the towels together). The towels match the MOSSY green color of the palette (not the lighter group picture) as well as the deeper green individual towel photo of the 4 choices you can view for that color in the palette. It was the exact color we were looking to get. So much out there is minty color.
From our standpoint we see no care issues (follow the instructions) and we are willing to dry them on low if that is what it takes to avoid damage. For the person who commented on the time to dry on low, make sure your dryer vent is clean as well as the machine. Lint in there can be a major time issue as well as a safety hazard.
These are not thin, light towels. They are substantive and HEAVY. The bath sheet is about 3 POUNDS! My wife is already asking for more in other color(s) for other bathrooms in the house. I can't disagree with her. They are terrific from what we have seen so far.
We have since washed them and begun to use them. We followed the cold wash directions and had no issues. Not even any pilling. The towels appear to be extremely well made. They are just as silky soft and boy are they ABSORBENT! They wicked the water off extremely quickly. I was surprised they didn't feel very wet afterward either.
We purchased the PALM color (and relied on the individual towel picture and color palette rather than the picture of all the towels together). The towels match the MOSSY green color of the palette (not the lighter group picture) as well as the deeper green individual towel photo of the 4 choices you can view for that color in the palette. It was the exact color we were looking to get. So much out there is minty color.
From our standpoint we see no care issues (follow the instructions) and we are willing to dry them on low if that is what it takes to avoid damage. For the person who commented on the time to dry on low, make sure your dryer vent is clean as well as the machine. Lint in there can be a major time issue as well as a safety hazard.
These are not thin, light towels. They are substantive and HEAVY. The bath sheet is about 3 POUNDS! My wife is already asking for more in other color(s) for other bathrooms in the house. I can't disagree with her. They are terrific from what we have seen so far.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Luxurious feel.
I purchased the bath towel in oatmeal as a lightning deal about six months ago. Either I received the wrong towel or the colors depicted are off, because I would describe my towel... Read more
Published 13 days ago by Lrm
Super soft and fluffy
Great towels, super fluffy, and heavy duty; enjoyed by the entire family! Look forward to purchasing more of the Pinzon towels! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Cindy A. Kendall
More than I expected
My girlfriend had been looking for a nice bath sheet for a few weeks. We bought some at different stores but were just not as good as we wanted. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Salvador Martinez
Excellent quality
This is a very fine quality towel. Thick and soft. Very absorbent and a soft blue color. I am very glad I purchased not only one, but two of these towels.
Published 3 months ago by P Henninger
Good
I wanted this towel, because the towels in Japan are just too small. However, I probably should've read how big this towel was in the description, because it is significantly... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Beaubasaur
nice and thick
If you like nice size thick wash cloths this is your answer, I bought 5 packs of 2 and I am very pleased with them. Would recommend these to anyone.
Published 3 months ago by Rita K. Lowry
Beautiful but does not dry well
I have a mixed review, as it a a gorgeous looking towel. It feels great. Heavy, too! It is big but not bulky. Thing is, it really does not dry the body that well. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Gary
VERY SOFT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THESE HAND TOWELS ARE EXCELLENT.......UNREAL SOFTNESS AND THEY WASH WELL...PINZON MAKES GOOD QUALITY ON EVERYTHING I HAVE PURCHASED SO FAR FROM THEM ON AMAZON... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Steven Semack
Soft & Thick Washcloths
This washcloth feels wonderful on your skin. It made my old washcloths feel like sandpaper on my face in comparison.
Published 4 months ago by Leo
Love 'em and Hate'em
I picked up a set of these towels and wash clothes on a holiday deal and I am of two minds about the set. Read more
Published 4 months ago by C. Klaassen
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