Which is the Best Shower Towel for You?

Choosing the right shower towel takes more than just seeing a towel and intuitively figuring out whether
it is right for you or not. You typically might be concerned about whether it is entirely cotton or a cotton
polyester mix but you there’s still a thinner chance that you care about whether it is ring spun or
combed cotton. Moreover, you know it would be nice to have a Turkish towel or an Egyptian towel, but
do you really know why they are luxurious? And can you get the same luxury with use of shower towels
that aren’t Turkish or Egyptian. Another thing to note is that soft towels aren’t always good towels
because a towel that is good for one kind of use may not be as great for another kind of use.

In this guide, we will help you decide which kind of towel is right for you and how can you find it when
shopping for towels.

What Size Do You Need?

Size of a towel is primarily what sets one towel apart from another towel. A wash cloth and bath sheet
may be made of exactly the same material but since their size is very different, you cannot use one as a
substitute of the other. First off, you need to know what you need the towel for. Shower towels typically
come in the dimensions of 27” by 52”. However, you may also go for bath sheets that are larger in
dimensions, 35” by 60” to be precise, and they are meant for you to fully wrap yourself in them.

Bath sheets give a much more luxurious feel but whether you need a bath sheet instead of shower
towels also depends on the size of the bathroom where you wish to put them up. If you have a smaller
bathroom, then a bath sheet would fit on the towel stand, on the other hand, if you have to place the
towel in a beach house then bath sheets would look great in fact. Therefore, the towel you need also
depends on the size of your bathroom.

What Weight Are You Looking for?

The weight of a towel is again something that will set two towels apart. As a general trend, the heavier a
towel is, the more luxurious and plush it feels. Lighter towels on the other are less soft. Therefore, if
you’re looking for soft towels in the shower then you need to go for heavy towels.

When shopping at MazTex, you will see that the weight of a shower towel has been specified in GSM for
each towel. GSM stands for grams per square meter, it shows the density of a shower towel. The GSM
varies between 300 and 900 for towels. If you’re looking for soft towels for putting up in your
bathroom, then you should be looking for towels with a density between 600 and 900 GSM. These are
the most luxurious, plush and soft towels. On the other hand, regular shower towels have a GSM count
between 400 and 600.

Lighter towels have a GSM count between 300 and 400 and these are least absorbent but they also dry
very quickly because they absorb quicker. You go for lighter towels for use in the gym or the kitchen
whereas the heaviest ones are for use in the spa. The medium-weight towels are typically used in the
shower.
You may also keep in mind that the heavier a towel is, the longer it takes in drying. Therefore, shower
towels can be heavier but you typically wouldn’t want a towel that dries very slowly for use in the
kitchen.

When it comes to shower towels, the perfect balance for you comes when your towel is soft, thick and
fluffy, highly absorbent but also light in a balanced way so that it dries quickly.

Which Material is Right for You?

The material from which the towel is made largely defines how the towel dries and feels on your skin.
While regular shower towels are made from standard cotton, you can always choose for a specific kind
of cotton to get the best possible experience. Some of the major types of cotton and their specifications
have been described below. Read through it to figure out what is the best kind of material to fit your
needs.

1. Turkish Cotton

Turkish cotton has longer fibers and this sets it apart from regular cotton. Towels made from
Turkish cotton are generally much more durable as compared to regular cotton and they feel
much softer. The dense loops and the longer threads make these towels very soft and highly
absorbent. These soft towels also trap the warmth inside the loops of the towel.

Another important detail of Turkish towels is that these towels get much softer wish each wash
and get fluffier. The experience of using these towels therefore gets better and better.

Normally, hotels towels and spas towels are made of Turkish cotton to give their guests a
premium experience.

2. Zero Twist Cotton

Zero twist cotton is weaved without having the thread twisted and this therefore produces
towels that feel extremely soft. Zero twist cotton towels are also highly durable and absorbent
and on top of that they have light weight. If you’re looking for soft towels that dry quickly and
are easy to pack, then go for zero twist cotton.

3. Combed Cotton

Combed cotton has been processed by combing the cotton in such a way so as to remove the
shorter threads and debris from the cotton. The cotton left behind is highly refined and consists
of only the longest and finest threads of cotton that can be woven into soft towels.
Shower towels made from combed cotton are highly durable and they do not pile upon usage.

4. Ring Spun cotton

 Ring spun cotton is made when regular cotton is refined in such a way that the long and short
threads of cotton are twisted against one another to produce a very durable thread. Towels
made of ring spun cotton are highly absorbent and extremely durable.
When towels have banded edges, it reduces fraying and gives an overall better experience and
higher durability.

5. Egyptian Cotton

Egyptian cotton is hand woven and produces some of the best shower towels out there.
Egyptian cotton has also been acclaimed as the finest cotton in the world. When it comes to
durability, strength, softness and absorbing capacity, Egyptian towels really do stand out and
this is really what sets them apart.

First off, Egyptian cotton has much longer fibers as compared to standard cotton and this allows
to make very smooth yarns without having to compromise on the durability of the threads.
Therefore, these towels are consequentially super durable and can withstand long periods of
use, washes and dries.
Finally, these towels are extremely absorbent which allows for them to retain their softness and
color over long periods of use. Spa towels are often made of Egyptian cotton as well for the
luxury experience they put out for the guests.

When choosing between the material, needless to say, Egyptian and Turkish towels are much more
expensive as compared to regular cotton towels but they also last much longer. These towels can even
last for several years at stretch and in fact, they get better with time. So, although they are expensive,
they are a onetime investment for something that lasts and it pays off in the longer run. These towels
are also breathable apart from being super absorbent and durable. This means, they are equally
comfortable for use in summers and they dry super-fast as well. After a shower, you can leave these
towels inside the bathroom and they will dry after just a couple of hours. Finally, your skin is the most
vulnerable after a shower. The towel you use has to be clean and toxin free to avoid any skin allergies or
negative reactions. Turkish and Egyptian cotton is grown in an organic way; this means toxic chemicals
are not used in the production of this cotton. Therefore, Turkish and Egyptian towels go easy on your
skin and help you avoid any allergies and reactions on your skin because of toxins that may be found in
other kinds of cotton.

Which Color Do You Need?

While many would not be very particular of the color of the towel they will be using but color plays an
important role when deciding the ambience of your bathroom. Down are some of the colors and
patterns that you could pick from depending on whether they complement your bathroom colors.
1. Blue Towels

Blue towels come in a number of shades from being extremely light to dark ones. The thing
about blue towels is that they look minimalistic but also do not catch stains the way white
towels do. You can go for blue towels if the color blue complements your bathroom color and
you want to give it a simple touch. You may also go for blue towels if you want to keep it simple
but also don’t want something as neutral as white.

2. White Towels

White is generally seen as a color that imparts a refreshing feel and many people love it for that.
On the other hand, many people also see it a boring color. You can choose to go for it or not go
for it depending on how you see white.

White towels have the benefit that they do not lose color the way colored towels do over time,
however, they may yellow over time. But white towels are generally very neutral and can go
with just about any kind of bathroom interior.

3. Colorful Towels

While colorful towels may not look as great inside a bathroom, they do make great towels for
use at the beach or the pool. On the other hand, you may even go for a colorful towel when it
complements your bathroom style. However, colored towels of all kinds have this thing that
might lose color over time.
You should be ready to see the color fading after a certain time of use unless it is made of
premium cotton that is resistant to color fading.