Oeko-Tex standard Plain Dyed Dobby Bath Towel
A 450 GSM plain dyed dobby bath towel woven in 100% cotton, sized at 80x160 cm for full-body drying. The dobby weave adds subtle texture without extra cost, and because the colour is dyed into the yarn before weaving, it resists fading after repeated washing. Buyers choose this towel when they need a durable, wash-fast bath towel that maintains its colour and feel across multiple laundering cycles.
Samples in 10 days. Production in 45 days after the order. 30% T/T deposit and 70% balance before shipment, or L/C.
Key Benefits
- Plain dyed construction means the colour is in the yarn, not on the surface, so it does not fade or crack after washing
- 450 GSM weight provides good absorbency and a substantial feel without the cost of heavier bath sheets
- Any Pantone colour is selectable, so the towel can be matched to a brand’s existing colour system
- Oeko-Tex Standard 100, BSCI and SEDEX certifications cover compliance for EU and US markets
- Dobby weave adds texture and visual interest without increasing production cost or complexity
Problems This Product Solves
- Towels with surface prints or low-quality dyes fade after two or three washes, leading to customer complaints and returns
- Inconsistent GSM between batches makes it hard to maintain a uniform product feel on the shelf
- Colour drift between production runs breaks brand consistency, especially in multi-colour ranges
- Lack of compliance documents like Oeko-Tex or BSCI can delay or block shipment at EU and US ports
- High MOQs for custom designs pressure small buyers; this product allows 2000 pcs per design with custom colour
Who It Is For
- Hotel and resort purchasing teams replacing bath towels on a seasonal or annual basis
- Retail buyers building a private-label towel range with consistent colour and weight
- Promotional distributors needing branded towels with durable colour that won’t fade after use
- E-commerce brands sourcing a reliable bath towel with a clean, modern look and proven wash fastness
Application Scenarios
- Hotel and resort towel programmes where towels are laundered daily and must retain colour and structure over months
- Retail and supermarket private-label bath towel lines needing a consistent, wash-fast product across multiple batches
- Gift sets and promotional bundles where a clean, solid colour and durable construction are expected
- Sports and fitness centres requiring quick-dry, absorbent towels that survive frequent industrial washing
Technical Features
- Woven in 100% cotton with plain dyed technique, colour set in the yarn before weaving
- Dobby weave adds texture and visual depth without increasing cost or complexity
- 450 g/m2 finished weight, verified before packing to ensure consistency
- Any Pantone colour selectable, matched to lab dip before bulk production
- Yarn counts of 16s, 21s, 21s/2 and 32s/2 available for different hand feel and pile density
- AZO free dyestuffs tested to USA and EU market standard
- Reactive and vat dyestuffs used for wash fastness, not lowest cost
Specification Table
Every value below is taken from the specification for this item. Where a value is not published for this style, the row is left out rather than filled in.
| Item | Pain Dyed Dobby Bath Towel |
|---|---|
| Material | 100% Cotton |
| Size | 80x160 cm |
| Weight | 450 g/m2 |
| Technique | Woven, Solid Colour |
| Style | Dobby |
| Pattern | Plain dyed |
| Product Type | Bath towel |
| Shape | Square |
| Colour | Any Pantone colour selectable |
| Yarn Count | 16s / 21s / 21s2 / 32s2 available |
| Feature | Quick dry |
| Use | Beach, Gift, Home, Sports |
| Design | Custom made |
| OEM | Welcome |
| Market Standard | USA and EU market standard |
| Testing | AZO free |
| Certification | Oeko-Tex Standard 100 / BSCI / SEDEX |
| MOQ | 2000 pcs |
| Sample Time | 10 days |
| Delivery Time | 45 days after the order is placed |
| Payment Terms | 30% T/T deposit, 70% balance before shipment, or L/C |
| Packing | 1 pc per pp bag, 30 pcs per carton, or as you require |
Materials
- 100% cotton, no polyester blend in the ground weave
- Yarn counts of 16s, 21s, 21s/2 and 32s/2 available for different hand feel and pile density
- Reactive and vat dyestuffs selected for wash fastness rather than lowest cost
- Dobby weave structure formed on the loom, not added after
Manufacturing Process
- Yarn dyeing to the approved Pantone reference
- Woven on dobby loom with the plain dyed pattern set in the warp and weft
- Washing and softening to remove sizing and set the pile
- Cutting and hemming to 80x160 cm
- Inspection against the approved sample
- PP bagging and carton packing
Quality Control
- Lab dip approved against the buyer Pantone reference before bulk dyeing
- GSM checked on finished pieces so weight does not drift below 450 g/m2
- Wash fastness and AZO free testing to USA and EU market standard
- Pre-shipment inspection against the approved production sample
- Carton count and drop test before container loading
Customization Options
- Custom jacquard artwork woven from buyer supplied design files
- Any Pantone colour, including matched sets across a range
- Alternative sizes from 30x30 cm up to 100x150 cm available
- Weight from 250 GSM to 800 GSM on the same construction
- Woven label, hang tag, header card and retail polybag to buyer specification
How This Compares With The Alternatives
| Reactive printed bath towel | Print allows complex artwork and lower unit cost, but the design sits on the surface and fades faster. Plain dyed holds the colour but limits design complexity. |
|---|---|
| Microfiber bath towel | Microfiber dries faster and is lighter, but does not offer the same cotton hand feel or absorbency expected in premium bath towel ranges. |
| Velour bath towel | Velour has a smooth, sheared face that feels softer, but the pile is more prone to flattening. Dobby maintains loop structure and absorbency over time. |
Use And Care Guide
- Wash below 40 degrees Celsius before first use to set the pile
- Avoid prolonged soaking, which weakens the woven structure
- Wring lightly rather than twisting so the dobby weave does not distort
- Use a laundry bag when machine washing to protect the hems
- Do not bleach and do not use chlorine detergent
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