Egyptian Cotton Towels
Every set in this collection is Egyptian cotton, so the choice comes down to how many pieces you need. Sets run from 3 pieces, one bath towel, one hand towel and one washcloth, up to 12 pieces with four of each, across the Madeline, Heritage, Kendell, Basketweave and Niles Giza lines. On Madeline sets the bath towel is 30 x 54 inches, the hand towel 20 x 30 and the washcloth 13 x 13.
- 3-piece sets — one bath towel, hand towel and washcloth — Buy for a single guest bath or to try a line.
- 6-piece sets — two of each size — Buy for two people sharing one bathroom.
- 8, 9 and 10-piece sets — extra hand towels and washcloths — Buy to keep a spare set in rotation.
- 12-piece Heritage set — four of each size — Buy to stock two bathrooms at once.
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Most Popular in This Collection
- Heritage 12-Piece Egyptian Cotton Towel Set — our best-selling Egyptian cotton set: four bath towels, four hand towels and four washcloths.
- Madeline 6-Piece Egyptian Cotton Towel Set — two of each size in Madeline's heavyweight Egyptian cotton pile.
- Madeline 8-Piece Egyptian Cotton Towel Set — two bath towels, two hand towels and four washcloths.
How to Choose a Set Size
Count people, then bathrooms. A 6-piece set gives two people one of each size. For a spare set on laundry day, move up to 9 or 12 pieces, or buy two smaller sets in one colour.
Check the split. Sets with similar piece counts are not divided the same way. The Madeline 8-piece has two bath towels and four washcloths, the 9-piece sets have three of each, and the Madeline 10-piece has two bath towels, four hand towels and four washcloths.
Only need bath towels? Pairs and packs of four are in Egyptian cotton bath towels. To compare with a lighter towel, see Turkish cotton bath towels.
What's in This Collection
- Set sizes: 3, 6, 8, 9, 10 and 12 pieces.
- Lines: Madeline (heavyweight, braided border), Heritage (plush), Kendell (dobby border), Basketweave (medium-weight jacquard) and Niles Giza.
- Madeline sizes: bath towel 30 x 54 inches, hand towel 20 x 30 inches, washcloth 13 x 13 inches.
- Fibre: Egyptian cotton throughout.
Care & Maintenance
- Wash before first use; the pile absorbs more after the first wash.
- Wash dark colours separately for the first few washes.
- Skip fabric softener and dryer sheets, which coat the fibres.
- Snip pulled loops level with the pile rather than pulling them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What comes in a 6-piece Egyptian cotton towel set?
Two bath towels, two hand towels and two washcloths. The split is the same on the Madeline, Heritage, Kendell and Basketweave 6-piece sets.
What is the difference between the 8, 9 and 10-piece sets?
The Madeline 8-piece has two bath towels, two hand towels and four washcloths. The Madeline and Heritage 9-piece sets have three of each size. The Madeline 10-piece has two bath towels, four hand towels and four washcloths.
Which set suits a family of four?
The Heritage 12-piece set, with four bath towels, four hand towels and four washcloths, gives each person one of every size.
Why do new towels shed lint?
Loose fibres from the pile work free in the first few washes. Wash new towels separately from other laundry until the shedding stops.
How do I keep Egyptian cotton towels absorbent?
Skip fabric softener and dryer sheets, don't overload the machine, and dry the towels completely.