Egyptian Cotton Hand Towels
This collection holds only Egyptian cotton hand towels, from four Superior lines. They share the long-staple fibre but not the size or weight. Madeline is 800 GSM terry and the largest at 20 x 30 inches. Heritage and Niles measure 16 x 30 inches, and Kendell is a medium-weight 16 x 28 inch towel with a dobby border. Sets come in 4, 6 or 8 pieces, so the real choice is weight, border style and how many you need.
- Madeline 4-piece — 800 GSM Egyptian cotton terry, 20 x 30 inches — Buy for the largest hand towel here.
- Heritage set of 8 — plush Egyptian cotton with a rope border and hanging loop — Buy for stocking more than one bathroom.
- Niles set of 6 — Giza cotton pile with a diamond dobby border — Buy for a guest bath with a patterned edge.
- Kendell set of 6 — medium-weight Egyptian cotton with a dobby border — Buy for a hand towel that dries faster between uses.
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Most Popular in This Collection
- Madeline Egyptian Cotton Hand Towels, 4-Piece — our best-selling Egyptian cotton hand towel, in the widest colour range of the four lines.
- Heritage Egyptian Cotton Hand Towels, Set of 8 — eight 16 x 30 inch towels with a rope border and a hanging loop on each.
- Niles Egyptian Giza Cotton Hand Towels, Set of 6 — Giza cotton pile finished with a diamond dobby border and white stitching.
How to Choose an Egyptian Cotton Hand Towel
Weight first. A heavier towel holds more water but dries slower on a ring. Madeline (800 GSM), Heritage and Niles are plush and heavy, good for a powder room. Kendell is medium weight and dries faster, which helps in a busy family bathroom.
Then size. Madeline's 20 x 30 inch towel fills a wider bar; the 16-inch-wide lines suit narrow rings.
Then match the rest of the room. Each line also comes as Egyptian cotton face towels and Egyptian cotton bath sheets.
What's in This Collection
- Madeline: 4-piece set, 20 x 30 inches, 100% Egyptian cotton loop terry, 800 GSM, braided border.
- Heritage: set of 8, 16 x 30 inches, 100% Egyptian cotton, rope border, hanging loop.
- Niles: set of 6, 16 x 30 inches, Giza cotton pile, diamond dobby border, hanging loop.
- Kendell: set of 6, 16 x 28 inches, 100% Egyptian cotton, medium weight, dobby border, hanging loop.
Care & Maintenance
- Wash before first use to open up the pile.
- Machine wash with like colours on a gentle cycle.
- Skip fabric softener; it coats cotton and cuts absorbency.
- Tumble dry low and remove promptly to keep the loops soft.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is an Egyptian cotton hand towel?
It depends on the line. Madeline hand towels are 20 x 30 inches, Heritage and Niles are 16 x 30 inches, and Kendell is 16 x 28 inches.
How heavy are these hand towels?
Madeline is listed at 800 GSM. Heritage and Niles are described as plush and heavyweight, and Kendell as medium weight, so it dries fastest.
What is Giza cotton?
Giza is a variety of long-staple cotton grown in Egypt. The Niles line uses a Giza cotton pile.
Do these hand towels have hanging loops?
The Heritage, Niles and Kendell hand towels have an attached hanging loop. Check the Madeline product page if you need one.
How do I keep Egyptian cotton hand towels absorbent?
Wash them before first use, skip fabric softener, and tumble dry on low rather than high heat.