The Origin and Development of Towels

The first towel in the world was born in 1850 and it was made in the UK, with a history of more than 150 years. From the simplest single-color flat woolen towel at the beginning to the present satin jacquard, printed, untwisted towel, cut pile towel, etc. It is the textile product with the shortest development time and the fastest development speed. Below, towel manufacturer briefly introduce some small knowledge about the correct use of towels and the purchase of towels, so that everyone has a deeper understanding of towels.

1. Classification and use of towels

According to the different places of use, it is generally divided into two types: household and hotel. Household towel products are the closest to us, with many designs and styles, and strong personalization; hotel towel products mainly include face towels, square towels, bath towels, bathrobes, floor towels, etc., generally plain or White, thick and practical, due to the need for frequent high-temperature disinfection and washing, high product quality requirements, the raw materials used are generally first-class combed fine-staple cotton or long-staple cotton.

2. The correct use and storage of towels

Dedicated person, dedicated towel: towels are likely to cause cross-infection, it is recommended that individuals use them alone, and configure towel products for different purposes according to needs.

Wash correctly and disinfect regularly: Towels are often damp and easily breed harmful bacteria, mites and other microorganisms, which are harmful to our body. Therefore, we must wash, sun or ultraviolet light disinfection frequently, and store them correctly. When washing, pay attention to the washing method on the washing label. Hang in a dry and ventilated place when drying, and dry naturally or with hot air. Avoid human body sweat residues and make towels brittle; avoid human body surface oil and dander residues, breeding bacteria, causing towels to produce peculiar smell and stickiness. Frequent use of towels can easily cause residual stains on the loop layer, which is not easy to be cleaned, and the hygienic index decreases. Consumers should replace them in time according to the time of use. It is recommended to replace them once every three months, and if possible, replace them every two months.

3. Common sense of towel care

Avoid overheating and prolonged drying when washing cotton towels. When drying, tumble drying in the machine can make the cotton towel more fluffy and soft, while hanging and drying cannot achieve this effect. It is best not to expose it to the sun or force it to dry with an ultra-high temperature heat source. Use a small amount of detergent to make the towel softer. Avoid pouring the detergent directly on the towel, otherwise the detergent residue will cause the towel to harden, and try to reduce the chlorine bleach. Do not use fabric softener frequently, otherwise it will affect the water absorption of the towel. Wash dark towels and light-colored towels separately.