Weight and what it means
Towel GSM works differently from apparel. As a guide: 350–400 GSM is a light, fast-drying towel suited to gym and pool use; 450–550 GSM is the retail and hotel standard; 600–650 GSM reads as luxury, absorbs more and takes considerably longer to dry.
Zero-twist yarn feels softer and absorbs faster at the same weight, at higher cost and with slightly reduced durability through industrial laundry.
Finishing options
Dobby border, woven jacquard border, velour face, cam border, hemmed or piped edges, and hanging loops. Border designs can carry your brand or a property identity.
Specification rangeTowels
- Towel weights
- 350 – 650 GSM · combed and ring-spun cotton, zero-twist options
- Finishing
- Dobby border, jacquard, velour, cam border, hemmed or piped
- Sizes
- Face, hand, bath, bath sheet, bath mat
- Segments
- Retail, hotel, spa, healthcare, serviced residences
- Minimum order
- Agreed per programme — send your quantity and we will confirm
- Indicative lead time
- 50 – 70 days from approved sample
Frequently asked questions
What GSM is best for a hotel towel?
450–550 GSM is the usual specification. Above 600 GSM the drying time and laundry cost typically outweigh the perceived upgrade for a property.
What is zero-twist cotton?
Yarn spun with minimal twist, giving a softer hand and faster absorption. It is more expensive and slightly less durable through commercial laundering than conventional ring-spun.
What is the minimum order?
Agreed per programme — send your size and colour breakdown and we will confirm.