Hi everyone! Would you like to learn a bit more about caring for hammam towels to improve their longevity? If you are new to hammam towels, then you may like to read our blog article What is a Peshtemal? The purpose of this blog post is to provide all the essentials that you need to know in one simple article. On our webpage, you can also find the “Product Care” tab on every product page.
Washing your towels
Wash your cotton hammam towels at 40°C. For bamboo hammam towels, a cold wash is recommended.
Use a gentle wash/low-spin programme to avoid unravelling of tassels and protect the seams of hammam robes.
Avoid fabric softener
The general advice against using fabric softener on fluffy towels applies to hammam towels as well. Personally, I don’t use fabric conditioner on any washing, not just towels. But you can add distilled white vinegar to laundry detergents or use it on its own to disinfect and soften the wash. It is a great way to avoid using chemical washing detergents, which are harmful to the environment as well. I assure you, your washing will not smell of vinegar!
No need to tumble dry
Hammam towels don’t need to be tumble-dried. They will dry quickly if you hang them on a railing away from the direct heat. One of the best things about them is that they are naturally quick-drying.
Drying hammam towels
After washing, place your towel smoothly over an airing rack. It will dry with fewer wrinkles in this way. You won’t need to iron it even if you are keen to have your washing ironed before putting it away in the cupboard.
However, if you prefer to tumble dry them, then stick to a low heat programme, especially for bamboo hammam towels
Tassels
If the twisted tassels undo after washing, this is an easy problem to solve. It is really easy to put them back into a knot. Just twist the tassel and tie it securely. You can watch our YouTube video on how we do up undone tassels here.
With eyelash tassels, on the other hand, you don’t need to worry about the knots at all, as they are not in a twisted form.
Pulls
If there is a thread pull on the surface of the towel, this shouldn’t be a problem either. The simplest and most practical way to smooth it is to pull the loop area in the vertical and horizontal directions a few times to help it settle back in. If it doesn’t, then you can cut the loose loop with snipping scissors.
I don’t wash my hammam towels in the washing machine every time I use them unless they are badly soiled. I prefer rinsing them after each use to wash away the sea salt and pool chlorine without using detergents, and leaving them to air-dry on their own. I put them in the washing machine after using them at least 5-6 times.
I hope you find my practical care instructions useful for keeping your hammam towels in the best condition for a long time. Thank you for visiting our webpage and reading our articles.
