Hammam towels are well known for being extremely light and thin yet absorbent. Homeowners have recognised these qualities as a great way to make everyday living more practical and pleasant.
Let’s recap what a hammam towel is first. A hammam is a flat fabric woven on looms. There are horizontal and vertical yarns crisscrossing on the loom inch by inch, producing the fabric. Vertical yarns form the tassels at both ends of the fabric, adding great character and charm to the hammam towel. While weaving the hammam towel fabric, the loom doesn’t create loose loops on the surface. Those loose loops on the towel’s surface create the terry cotton look and the familiar piles. Without these extra loops, aka piles, we get a totally flat, non-piled surface.
Shedding the extra loops on the surface makes the fabric much lighter and thinner with a smooth, flat surface. We call this fabric a hammam towel if the end product is a towel, and a hammam blanket if it is a blanket.
The benefits of this lighter, thinner fabric make for quite a long list!
*Compact
*Quick-drying
*Hygienic as they dry fast
*Soft and kind to skin
*Eco-friendly for laundering. Less space in the washing machine, less detergent and less energy.
*No bad smell. No residues
* Space-smart
*Less weight to carry
*Sand-free. Ideal for beach holidays and picnics
*Versatile. Adaptable to various styling options for indoor and outdoor use. When not used as a towel, style it as a shawl, sarong, travel blanket, tablecloth, chair cover, end-of-bed layer, massage or therapy bed liner, ironing board cover, or curtain.
Hammam towels are especially beneficial for holidaymakers, travellers, camping and campervan folks, and festivalgoers, for whom being lightweight is essential. They are equally great indoors if you prefer a smart, hassle-free lifestyle over traditional towelling.
They will look fantastic wherever you use them, thanks to their colourfulness, beautiful patterns, and tassels!
