What is Hospitality towels?

Hospitality towels, often seen in hotels, spas, and gyms, are specifically designed for high-use environments and frequent laundering. They are typically made from durable, absorbent materials like 100% cotton, ring spun cotton, or a blend of cotton and polyester. These towels are chosen for their softness, absorbency, and ability to withstand multiple washes without losing quality.

🧺 1. Types of Hospitality Towels

Towel Type	Typical Size (cm)	Use Case
Bath Towel	70 × 140	For drying the body after a shower or bath
Bath Sheet	100 × 150	Larger than bath towels; more luxurious
Hand Towel	40 × 70	For drying hands in bathrooms
Face Towel/Washcloth	30 × 30	Used for face or body cleansing
Bath Mat	50 × 70	Placed on the floor to step on after bathing
Pool/Beach Towel	75 × 150 or larger	Thicker and more durable for outdoor use
Spa Towel	Varies	Softer, more absorbent; often white

🧺 2. Yarns of Hospitality Towels

16s/1 , 32s/2, and 21s/2 are common yarns applied 。 Generally speaking, 16s/1 has longer loops than 32s/2 and 21s/2, but 32s/2 and 21s/2 are more delicate.

Common towels use carded yarns, premium towels use combed yarns. Combed yarns are smooth and rather durable and almost lint-free.

Cotton material is most prevalent in Hospitality towels. Because it is most skin-friend, durable, absorbent natural matter.

🧺 3. Weight of Hospitality Towels

Weight is another important factor of towels quality, higher weight means better absorbency and more luxury. GSM(Gram per Square Meter) usually to indicate the thickness of towel.

Usually low GSM towels dry easily, so beach towel’s GSM generally range 350~500.

Hospital towels’ GSM mainly range 500~900.

Durability is a rather crucial factor to hospitality towels, it can be appraised by how many laundries it can stand before it is worn-out.