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Cotton towels produced by Qingdao Hometex
Knowledge Centre

Guides For People Who Buy Towels For A Living

GSM, yarn counts, decoration methods, compliance documents, packing and lead time planning, written from what we actually weave and ship.

Buying Guide

Towel GSM Explained And How To Choose It

GSM is the single number that decides how a towel feels, how long it takes to dry and what it costs to ship. Here is how to pick it deliberately.

Process Guide

Jacquard Or Reactive Print Which Decoration To Choose

A woven motif and a printed design fail in different ways. Choosing between them is a decision about how the towel will be used, not about how the artwork looks on screen.

Material Guide

Cotton Yarn Counts And What They Change In A Towel

16s, 21s, 21s/2 and 32s/2 are not grades. They describe yarn thickness and ply, and they decide the pile you feel in your hand.

Compliance Guide

Oeko-Tex BSCI And SEDEX What Each One Covers

Three different certificates get asked for in the same email. They cover different things, and knowing which is which speeds up a compliance file.

Buying Guide

Planning A Towel Order Around A 45 Day Lead Time

The production window is fixed. What varies is how long the approvals in front of it take, and that is the part a buyer controls.

Industry Guide

How To Specify Hotel Towels That Last A Season

Hotel linen is bought on cost per wash. The specification decisions that matter are the ones that change how many cycles a towel survives.

Comparison Guide

Microfiber Or Cotton For A Beach Towel Range

The two materials suit different business models. The decision usually comes down to freight, artwork and what the customer expects to feel.

Logistics Guide

Towel Packing Carton Counts And Container Planning

Packing decisions are made at the factory and paid for in your warehouse. Getting them right protects both the landed cost and the receiving process.

Maintenance Guide

Towel Care Instructions Worth Printing On The Label

Most towel complaints are wash problems, not manufacturing problems. These are the instructions supplied with our range.

About These Guides

Who writes these guides?
They are written from what we produce: the yarn counts we weave, the certifications we hold and the lead times we quote. Nothing here is generic filler.
Which guide should I read first?
If you are specifying a towel, start with the GSM guide. If you are planning a delivery date, start with the lead time guide.
Can I use these with my own team?
Yes. They are written to be forwarded to a colleague who has to sign off a specification or a compliance file.

Still Not Sure Which Specification You Need

Describe the use and the budget and we will tell you which weight, yarn and decoration combination fits.

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