An economy towel spun from 16s open-end yarn in an 86% cotton, 14% polyester blend, finer in the hand than the coarsest towels at this price. Built for care facilities, group homes, gyms, schools and camps buying in volume for daily use and routine replacement.
The Facts
- Yarn: 16s open-end spun
- Border: Single CAM border
- Blend: 86% cotton / 14% polyester
- Best for: Resident rooms, locker rooms, shared baths, hospitals, clinics and stock that turns over quickly
The Details
Yarn count explains the feel. The number rises as the yarn gets finer, so 16s is a thinner yarn than the 10s common at the very bottom of the economy range, and a thinner yarn makes a less coarse loop. Open-end spinning, the fast and inexpensive method, is what holds the price down.
Polyester is the structural half of the blend. It is stronger than cotton and resists stretching and shrinking, so the towel holds its size and shape through frequent hot washes better than an all-cotton towel at this price.
Out of the package these feel slightly stiff, since new towels carry finish from the mill. After the first wash the finish is gone and the pile softens and fills out.
| TYPE |
SIZE |
WEIGHT/DOZEN |
| Wash Cloth |
12" x 12" |
1 lb |
| Hand Towel |
16" x 27" |
3 lbs |
| Bath Towel |
20" x 40" |
5.5 lbs |
| Bath Towel |
24" x 50" |
10.5 lbs |