With many different types of towels available on the Tibard website, it’s easy to get slightly confused about what some of them are actually used for and even why there are different styles and names. This easy-to-follow towel buying guide, will hopefully answer all your questions and provide you with the information you need to make an educated purchase based on your particular requirements.
With many different types of towels available on the Tibard website, it’s easy to get slightly confused about what some of them are actually used for and even why there are different styles and names. This easy-to-follow towel buying guide, will hopefully answer all your questions and provide you with the information you need to make an educated purchase based on your particular requirements. Whether you are buying for your hotel, salon, spa or even your bathroom at home, Tibard promises to have a product suitable for you.
Starting from the smallest item moving up to the largest, here lists the towels available from Tibard (the dimensions listed are a rough average to give you an idea of the size of each item, and may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer):
Dimensions: 30 x 30cm
Fabric Composition: 100% Cotton
Fabric Weight: 350gsm
Colours Available: 1
Often referred to as a ‘flannel’. This is the smallest item in our towel range, and is suitable for almost anyone, from hotel owners, to salons, to people buying for their home, a face cloth is an essential for all.
- Guest Towel
Dimensions: 30 x 50cm
Fabric Composition: 100% Cotton
Fabric Weight: 350 – 550gsm
Colours Available: 20 Colours
As you can see from the dimensions, guest towels are a similar size to face cloths, only longer. Often displayed just for show to match the bathroom décor, but can also be a nice addition to your guest bathroom or hotel for your guests to use as they please.
- Gym Towel
Dimensions: 40 x 60cm
Fabric Composition: 100% Cotton
Fabric Weight: 350gsm
Colours Available: 5 Colours
Slightly larger again is the gym towel. A popular choice for individuals who use gyms and also a great choice for hotels who have an on-site gym - easily branded with embroidery and not only will these help keep your gym hygienic, providing gym towels will also be appreciated by your guests, who will be aware that hygiene is a priority of yours.
- Hand Towel
Dimensions: 50 x 90cm
Fabric Composition: 100% Cotton/Egyptian Cotton
Fabric Weight: 350 – 600gsm
Colours Available: 40 Colours
Next on the list is the hand towel. One of the most popular towel items available, I’m almost certain every bathroom you’ve been into has one. The convenient size means this item is not too big, but not too small, making it versatile choice for anyone including homes, salons and anywhere in the hospitality industry. The wide range of colours makes it easy to match your colour scheme and décor.
- Bath Towel
Dimensions: 70 x 130cm
Fabric Composition: 100% Cotton/Egyptian Cotton
Fabric Weight: 350 – 600gsm
Colours Available: 40 Colours
Sometimes known as a shower towel, another extremely popular choice worldwide in many environments. The size means it’s big enough to dry yourself with, but not so big that it takes a long time to dry. Another huge selection of colours, making colour scheme matches easy for you.
Dimensions: 90 x 160cm
Fabric Composition: 100% Cotton/Egyptian Cotton
Fabric Weight: 350 – 600gsm
Colours Available: 16 Colours
Beach towels are one of the largest sized towels on the market, the reason being obviously as when you take them to the beach, they need to be a size suitable for you to lie on, and also get yourself dry after the sea etc.
- Bath Sheet
Dimensions: 100 x 150cm
Fabric Composition: 100% Cotton/Egyptian Cotton
Fabric Weight: 350 – 600gsm
Colours Available: 15 Colours
Being the same size but slightly different dimensions to the beach towel, the bath sheet is also one of the largest sized towels on the market, and the largest towel available from Tibard. Popular among hotels, beauty salons and spas for the luxurious feel of an extremely large Egyptian cotton towel.
Hopefully this guide has provided you with the information you were looking for, so you may make an educated decision on which towel items to purchase based on your specific needs. Our full range can be viewed in our Hotel Essentials category, along with a collection in Spa and Beauty Essentials.