With this post, we’ll try to answer the most common questions you may ask to learn about hammam towels. We’re compiling this information for those unfamiliar with hammam towels.
What is a hammam towel?
A hammam towel is a lightweight and compact towel for drying.
What sizes do hammam towels come in?
They are usually rectangular in shape and come in 90 x 180 cm in size
What is the average weight of a hammam towel?
Their weight ranges from 200g to 500g. Hammam bath towels are on the heavier side of the range compared to the hammam beach towels.
What makes hammam towels compact and lightweight?
They are flat-woven, fluff-free towels. This aspect makes them lightweight, compact and also quick-drying.
What materials are used in making hammam towels?
Generally, they are made of 100% cotton. Some brands blend cotton with linen, bamboo or silk. Cotton and Olive hammam towels are either 100% cotton or linen-blended.
Where are they made?
Hammam towels are made in Turkey. At Cotton and Olive, we source all our hammam towels in the Southwest part of Turkey.
What are they particularly good for?
They are excellent towels for outdoor adventures, travelling, beach holidays, and indoor and outdoor swimming. They are compact, easy to pack and carry, and quick-drying.
Does being lightweight make them less long-lasting?
No. They are very strong and well-made hammam towels that will last a very long time.
How do you care for them?
Hammam towels are very easy to care for. They are machine washable. 40◦ C max is recommended at a low-speed setting. No tumble dry needed. They will dry fast if you hang them up with plenty of air circulating around.
What makes them eco-friendly?
They last a long time, which in our view makes them part of “slow fashion”. Since they are compact, they take up little space in your washing. You don’t need to tumble dry them. This can all help save on energy bills.
Can I use them as bath towels at home?
Absolutely! Our hammam bath towels, such as the Elite cotton hammam bath towel and the Meridien cotton hammam bath towel, are among our best sellers.
Are hammam towels versatile?
Can I use them elsewhere? – You can use them in myriad ways, like a sofa protector, a mini blanket to wrap up, a lap blanket to cover the knees, a shawl or a tablecloth. Our popular hammam robes are made from hammam towelling. They make great loungewear as they are lightweight, comfy and classy.
Do they come in alternative sizes?
Yes, they do. We also have hammam bedspreads, throw blankets in larger sizes. Some models, like the Leyla cotton jacquard bedspread, are available in Single, Double, King, and Super King sizes. We have them in hand towel size as well. Hammam hand towels are usually 50 x 90 cm.
Which age group in particular does it appeal to?
They appeal to all age groups. Great for babies and toddlers as they are made of skin-friendly natural fibres. Equally great for teenagers and young adults, as hammam towels help with their outdoor adventures on the go.
As for older people, these hammam towels are really beneficial: they are lightweight for their size and highly absorbent, making them easy to handle and care for.
