Posts Tagged ‘Egyptian cotton bath towels’

Impressing Your House Guests

Tuesday, April 27, 2010
posted by SleepingInLuxury

egyptian-cotton-towelsWhen you invite people to stay with you, it’s only natural that you want to impress them with your home and family. That’s why so many people spend weeks getting the house just right if they know that people are going to be coming to stay. After all, a person’s house really does speak volumes about a person themselves. So if you want to put the most favorable foot forward, make sure that the guest room is outfitted with the most luxurious and comfortable bedding that you can afford.

This means you’ll want to invest in fine quality sheets as well as other bedding. You’ll also want to make sure the guest bathroom is stocked with similarly luxurious items. One way to ensure that they’ll be comfortable and impressed is with Egyptian cotton towels. This will truly go miles to making your bathroom feel like a five star spa. There’s nothing quite as soft and comforting as really high quality towels after a hot shower, which is why you’ll want to choose the fabric that’s trusted by the most exclusive and lavish institutions in the world!

Luxury Bath Towels as a Gift

Saturday, April 17, 2010
posted by Lorraine L

6-pc-luxury-lace-towel-setEver try to find a gift for a family member, someone close to you getting married or as a birthday gift .How about your gift being strictly unique and also a utility item. Your solution to the problem is a gift of luxury towel set.

Luxury towel sets come in many soothing colors and patterns to complement a bathroom décor. This makes a great utility gift for any one or couple. Bath towels sets usually come with two wash cloths, two hand towels and two bath towels, some come with two finger tip towels as well. Each has it own special use. Finger towels are set on a table along side a finger bowl, wash cloths are used for soft scrubbing, hand towels are place near the sink as a basic necessity.

Luxury bath towels are made of quality terry cotton with a high thread count. They feel soft and fluffy plus they have a high absorbency. Egyptian cotton towels are another type of towels to buy as they come with a high thread count the higher the count the softer the towels. Egyptian cotton comes from Egypt which is grown near the Nile River. If time permits you can have the towel set customized with the person name embroidered on the towel. This make the bathroom look more stylish

Egyptian cotton Bath Towels - Only the Best for a Luxury Yacht

Friday, March 12, 2010
posted by Lorraine L

princess_mariana_80m_-_bathroom_jpgBy Neil Tufano

Luxury towels: organic towels, Egyptian cotton bath towels and monogrammed towels. They’re a small but vital detail of luxury life aboard the world’s most luxurious yachts. Why would owners and operators compromise on lovely soft towels? They’ll put the finishing touch on a lovely relaxing candlelit bath or banish the chill of evening after a spontaneous dip in the bay. What’s more, a neatly presented bundle of monogrammed towels gives guests the perfect first impression when they arrive in their cabin.

Egyptian cotton bath towels - a privilege of onboard life

Nothing lets a bathroom down like smeared glass or tired old towels - or gives such a good impression as a stack of freshly laundered luxurious bath towels. You’ve got staff to keep the surfaces clean - and there’s no excuse for lifeless linen with so many suppliers specializing in luxurious towels and other linen. Best of all, it’s easy to find the perfect supplier (and a fantastic selection of designs) online - especially by visiting a reputable super yacht directory.

After snorkeling or a relaxing bath - everyone appreciates luxury towels

There’s something wonderful about wrapping yourself in a gorgeous towel - the softest luxury bath towels are comforting like a real fire or favorite comfort food. Ordinary towels may suffice but only the highest quality organic cotton towels give that special wrapped-in-luxury feeling. Whether they’ve been snorkeling off Antibes or they’re toweling down after a stormy North Sea passage, everybody enjoys the luxury of Egyptian cotton towels.

Monogrammed linen makes an unforgettable statement

If there’s one thing guaranteed to impress visitors its personalized linen - especially if special guests can take their own monogrammed bath towels home as a keepsake when they disembark. Whether the detail is a family crest or your initials, it takes luxury a step beyond the norm. If you own or charter a yacht, there’s something very special about seeing beautifully embroidered initials on a set of monogram towels - it’s another wonderful reminder of your exclusive lifestyle and the privileges that it brings. It’s easy to find a reliable source of luxurious towels.

Spring Break-Staying in Clean Hotel Rooms

Thursday, March 11, 2010
posted by Lorraine L

fairmont_banff_springs_hotel_roomSpring Break! This is a week were families, and young adults take a vacation to sunny parts of the world to relax, have fun in the warm climates away from the last parts of winter.

This might be your first time to vacation away from home or you could be a frequent traveler. When booking your hotel you will want to make sure it has good reviews. There are a number of ways to reassure yourself that you are staying in the cleanest hotel possible. Here are four things you can do to make your vacation a memorable and clean one.

#1 Be Picky: When choosing a hotel room to be clean don’t let your decision be dictated by the price: expensive does not always mean clean.  You must look at the hotels reputation. Books and travel guides rate hotels on many factors, one being clean.

#2 Look Around: Just by looking at a hotel room it’s pretty easy to see if it’s clean or dirty. If your towels are dirty and the bath tub is grimy mention it to the staff. You notice that the sheets are stained, the TV stand has a large collection of dust, ask to be moved. Your not only paying for the room, you are paying for a clean one.

#3 Stay away from Rooms that Allow Smoking and Pets: Pet’s can dirty up a clean room with just there hair and muddy or wet paws. They walk on the clean carpet and jump on the beds. If someone smoked in a room the smoke linger in the air and rest on tangible items in the room leaving them discolored and fill with ash-tray like smell.

#4 Get Rid if the Spread: The bedspread on the bed! If there is one item that has not been clean in a while it’s probably the comforter when we think about it you probably don’t wash your comforter at home that often maybe waiting for spring cleaning time of the year. Many times hotel room bedspreads aren’t washed on a regular base. Sheets are washed regularly. The best thing to do is remove the comforter off the bed and leave it in a corner of the room. Hotels with duvet covers on their beds are much easier to keep clean.

With people coming and going it’s hard to keep track of all the germs. Hotels reputed for cleanliness are often reputed for a reason: they are in fact clean.

Hope your Spring Break is a happy and clean one.

The Good, Bad, Ugly Bathroom Towels Part 3

Saturday, February 6, 2010
posted by Lorraine L

velour-towelsWell here we are about to talk about the ugly towel. Most times a design is appealing to you which are ok. Beware though of towels with outlandish designs and unusual color schemes. Most of these towels are often times marked down because people do not want to purchase them. Most time these ugly towels won’t match any color scheme you have in your home. If by chance you inherit some ugly towels you’ll probably keep them tucked away somewhere in a storage box or in the back of your linen closet. This great bargain is no bargain at all if you never use the item.

When the next time you are purchasing towels as a gift for some one remember the towels in you storage box or in the back closet and look for soft velour towels that are high quality made with 100% cotton and good thread count.

The Good, Bad, Ugly Bathroom Towels Part 2

Friday, February 5, 2010
posted by Lorraine L

6-pc-grand-jacquard-towel-setThis is the second part of my writings on good, bad, ugly bathroom towels. We are going to talk about the “bad quality” of towels.

Towels that are of bad quality are very thin, flimsy and loose weave material. There design is usually a printed design rather than a design that is embroidered. More often these dad quality towels won’t last after several trips to the washing machine. Bad quality towels are mostly made from materials that are not very absorbent.

When buying towels for your home, carefully read the manufacturer tags before buying ,to discover what materials that were used in the making of the towels. There are other problems with towels made with synthetic material is that they may easily scorch, may even melt if used in handling items coming out of an oven and removing a hot pot from the stove top, or when they are thrown into your dryer. Egyptian cotton towels made of 100% cotton is still your best buy.

Next and last part three will be about the ugly towel

The Good, Bad, Ugly Bathroom Towels Part 1

Thursday, February 4, 2010
posted by Lorraine L

6-pc-egyptian-cotton-towel-setsThis is a topic on good, bad and ugly bathroom towels that I have broken up into three parts. Today is the first part and I will talk about the good towels. The most common item found in the home these days is towels. Let me talk to you about selecting the best quality and towel accessories for the home.

Let’s start with the goo-quality towels. These are made from solid sturdy fabric. Towels made of good quality will use colorfast dyes. To purchase good-quality towels will cost more than the cheap towels, but they will last longer especially if your towels are laundered frequently like hand towels and dish towels.

Towels that are made of good quality are also made from absorbent materials. Other towels made with synthetic fabrics don’t absorb even a drop of liquid.

 The towel that get’s the best judgment of most people are made from 100% cotton. The most recognized around the world by many is Egyptian cotton towels as being made from superior fabric. When shopping for towels you will pay more for Egyptian cotton towels than any other type, but in the long term it is worth the investment as they will last for years to come.

The next article part two will be about the Bad -Quality of towels.

How Can I Make My Old Towels Soft and Fluffy Again?

Monday, January 25, 2010
posted by Lorraine L

6-pc-water-weaves-towel-setWritten by S.E. Smith

The stiff sensation of old towels on the skin can be very unpleasant. Some consumers dispose of towels when they start to get old and less absorbent. However, there are ways to make old towels soft and fluffy again, and when well cared for a towel will provide years of productive use. Caring for a towel well throughout its life will prevent the old towel phenomenon as well.

There are several types of material used for towels, all of which behave differently. Terry cloth is most commonly used for towels. Terry cloth is woven on a loom while using additional thread to create loops of material, also called pile. Velour towels are made in a similar manner, but the pile is sheared on one side to create a decorative shiny surface. Other towels include embroidery and other embellishments. It is time to retire old towels when the fibers have worn thin or the towel has developed holes.

When you purchase a towel, make sure that it is of high quality. Cotton tends to wear well throughout the life of the towel, and is easy to care for. Towels made from mixed fibers tend to wear poorly, and also tend not to dry the skin as well. In some cases, mixed materials can cause skin irritation. A towel of high quality will last longer because of the sturdier construction.

A common problem with old towels is that the colors tend to dull. Towels should always be washed with like colors to avoid bleeding of dyes onto other towels. In addition, white towels should always be washed separately. Use lemon juice instead of bleach to wash white towels, as bleach will damage the fabric. Old towels which have experienced color fade can sometimes be redeye, as long as the color is solid.

Old towels tend to be less absorbent and can sometimes acquire a crackly feeling when used. This is caused by being washed in hard water, or excessive detergent use. A fabric so0ftner can lead to lack of absorbency, because the fabric softener coats the fibers in the towel. Washing with vinegar will help to eliminate odor issues and will strip buildup from the towel. If you are concerned about odor issues with your old towels, wash in baking soda for a fresh scent.

Wash towels in warm water with like colors and fabric weights. Try to avoid overfilling your washer so that the towels will be evenly washed and will dry quickly. When you take the towels out, fluff them out before hanging them to dry or putting them in the dryer. Keep the dryer on medium heat and remove the towels promptly. Fluff the towels again before folding.

Old towels do not have to be banished to the darkest corner of the linen closet. Make sure to keep your linens rotated, which will prolong the life of your fabrics. Discard linens which are no longer suitable for use, or turn them into rags for use around the house. Make sure that towels do not remain in an extremely humid environment for more than few days. If the weather or the bathroom is humid, dry the towels in the dryer every few days, and wash them at least once a week.

Luxury Beach Towels - Create a Resort at Home

Thursday, January 14, 2010
posted by Lorraine L

beach-towels-many-styles-patternsBy Robert J Yost

In today’s economy going on an expensive vacation to a fancy resort is not an option for most people. However, the importance of finding time to “get away from it all” couldn’t be greater when times are hard. That is why creating a resort atmosphere at home is so important. Think about all the perks you get at a fancy resort-type hotel such as luxury beach towels, fancy fruity drinks with little umbrellas and straws in them and a fancy gourmet mint chocolate on your pillow before bed. Taking the time to treat yourself and your partner to these little luxuries can create the same happy feelings and warm memories as going away on an expensive vacation.

You don’t even have to have a built-in pool to enjoy your spa getaway at home. You can array the large bath towels in your bathroom and pretend it is a hot tub. Or you could even put a kiddy pool in the backyard surrounded by tiki torches. Extra large beach towels especially the attractive striped beach towels could then be draped over the lawn chairs to create the perfect faux tropical resort setting. Have fun with the idea and remember that unlike the vacation which will be over and gone, the things you purchase for your resort at home can be used again and again which makes your fantasy vacation even more of a good value.

You might also want to consider ordering some carry-out meals from a local restaurant and serving them picnic style on soft beach towels under the stars. You can contrast the picnic blanket with fancy dishes and silverware like you might find at a resort. After dinner you might want to roll up solid beach towels to use as pillows and hold hands while you gaze up at the stars. Who needs the ocean with a view like that?

Tough economic times don’t have to put an end to romance and relaxation. With a little planning you can create your own resort at home using simple items like beach towels and tiki torches. Life is short and you need to make the most of it while you can, because it’s the simple happy moments we share with loved ones that we take with us.

Choosing the Best Bath Towel

Wednesday, November 11, 2009
posted by Lorraine L

2-egyptian-cotton-bath-sheets35x70Bath towels are more then just an items used for drying off our hands and body. Choosing the right towel can make an ordinary shower feel like you spent the day at the spa when you wrap yourself up in a nice fluffy towel.

Egyptian cotton bath towels are also a way to add color and style to your bathroom décor. Color is a big factor when buying bath towels as color brightens up and makes your bathroom coordinated and relaxing.

Color is important to think about in selecting your towels. There are other important things to consider also.

Quality - The first thing to look for in a bath towel. Look for a towel that is durable, long lasting wash after wash.

Material -Bath towels are made with different kinds of materials like cotton, Turkish cotton, micro yarns, terry cotton and Egyptian cotton. These materials have there own special qualities that make them unique. Egyptian cotton is a strong durable material and is extra soft. Micro yarn is absorbent and dries quickly.

Texture-Your new towel you’ll want is to feel soft and comfortable when you wrap yourself up after your bath. Having this comes from choosing the right texture.

Size- There are a variety of sizes when it comes to bath towel. Take time to check the measurements so you get the right size that suits you and your family.

Price-This last one the price is important when buying a bath towels. Buying a good quality towel may cost a little more but it will last a lot longer then buying cheap. The cheaper towels will wear our in half the time.

Fresh clean bath towels hanging in your bathroom will give you a great feeling after you choose the right ones for you and your family. They will add to the décor of your bathroom too.