Farewell to the minefield! Unlock the correct position of the selected towel

Do you really know how to pick towels? Have you fallen for any of these myths

1. In daily life, towels are items we use every day, seemingly ordinary, but its quality is directly related to our health and life experience. 

However, many people often fall into some misunderstandings when choosing towels.

2. Some people only look at the price and think that the cheaper the more cost-effective, so they buy cheap towels from small vendors. 

But you know what? These low-cost towels may have serious quality problems, they may be made of inferior raw materials, such as the 

use of waste raw materials and inferior chemical dyes, not only easy to fade, but also may contain carcinogenic substances such as 

aromatic amines, long-term use, just like washing your face with industrial wastewater, will seriously damage the skin and endanger health.

3. Some people blindly pursue thickness, thinking that the thicker the towel, the better. In fact, although the towel is too thick in the touch 

may make people feel very comfortable, but it is easy to water, resulting in water is difficult to dry, in a humid environment, it is particularly 

easy to breed bacteria, a threat to our health. Moreover, thick towels are also more laborious when cleaning and are not easy to wash.

4. Some people also feel that dark towels are dirty, so they are more inclined to choose dark towels. However, in the printing and dyeing 

process of dark towels, the time spent on dyeing is often several times that of light-colored towels, and a long time of printing and dyeing 

will destroy the cotton fiber structure, thereby reducing the water absorption of the towel. In addition, dyes are not completely harmless to 

the human body, choosing dark towels means that we may be more exposed to these chemicals.

5. What's more, a towel has many uses, such as washing your face, wiping your hands, and taking a bath with the same towel, or even sharing 

a towel with a family. Doing so can easily carry bacteria from one part of the body to another part of the body, increasing the risk of mutual 

infection between family members, such as some skin diseases, chicken pox, moss, etc., can be transmitted in this way.

6. Have you been hit by the above towel-choosing behaviors? If so, don't worry, next, I will give you a detailed introduction to the things you need 

to pay attention to when choosing towels, so that you can easily choose high-quality and healthy towels.

One: Look at the material: the basis of a good towel

1. The towel materials on the market are rich and diverse, mainly pure cotton, bamboo fiber, blended, etc. Each material has its unique characteristics, 

and the application scene is also different.

2. Pure cotton towel is the most common kind, which is loved by the public for its excellent water absorption and soft and comfortable touch. Its main 

component is natural cotton fiber, this fiber has good hygroscopic, can quickly absorb the moisture on the skin, so that you can quickly dry the body 

after washing your face and taking a bath, and it is soft and comfortable when in contact with the skin, will not stimulate the skin, even sensitive muscles

can be assured to use. Just like our daily use of pure cotton face towels, when gently wiping the face, it can effectively clean the skin without damaging 

the fragile skin. In addition, cotton fiber also has a certain alkaline resistance, will not be too much damage in the alkali solution, which makes cotton 

towels more convenient when washing, ordinary detergent can easily clean the stain.

3. However, cotton towel is not perfect, it is easy to breed bacteria in a humid environment, especially in the southern Meiyu season, if the towel is in a 

humid state for a long time, it is easy to appear mildew. Moreover, after long-term use, cotton towels will gradually harden, affecting the use experience.

4. Bamboo fiber towel is an environmentally friendly product that has attracted much attention in recent years. It uses natural bamboo as raw materials, 

processed by special technology, bamboo in the growth process without a lot of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, so bamboo fiber towel is a real green 

product. Bamboo fiber has natural antibacterial properties, this is because bamboo contains anti-bacterial and anti-mite material - bamboo kunn, the 

mortality rate of bacteria on bamboo fiber is more than 73%, which makes bamboo fiber towel in the use process can effectively inhibit the growth of bacteria, 

keep the towel clean and sanitary, long-term use, the towel can still maintain fresh odor, no mildew, not solid, It provides a strong guarantee for the user's 

health. At the same time, the water absorption of bamboo fiber towels is also very strong, it is nearly twice the water absorption of ordinary towels, and it 

can quickly dry the water on the face or body. Moreover, bamboo fiber towel feel delicate and smooth, as elegant as silk, stick on the skin, giving people 

a comfortable enjoyment. However, bamboo fiber towel also has some shortcomings, its durability is relatively poor, after multiple washing, easy to appear 

fiber fracture, thus affecting the service life of the towel. In addition, due to its high production costs, the market price is relatively high, which makes some 

consumers with limited budgets prohibitive.

5. Blended towel, it integrates the advantages of a variety of fibers, by mixing different fibers in accordance with a certain proportion of textile. For example, the 

common cotton and chemical fiber blend, it has the soft comfort of pure cotton and certain water absorption, but also has the durability of chemical fiber and 

fast drying characteristics. While ensuring the comfort of use, this towel can also improve the durability of the towel and reduce the trouble of frequent replacement 

of the towel. Moreover, the price of blended towels is relatively close to the people, suitable for most families. However, the performance of blended towels with 

different fiber ratios varies greatly, and it is necessary to carefully select them according to their actual needs when choosing. For example, if you pay more 

attention to water absorption, you can choose a blended towel with a higher cotton content; If durability and quick-drying performance are more important, then 

blended towels with a slightly higher chemical fiber content may be more suitable.

Two: Measuring water absorption: the key to practical performance

1. Water absorption is an important indicator to measure the quality of towels, after all, we use towels, the most important purpose is to use it to dry water. A 

water-absorbing towel can allow us to dry quickly after washing our face and taking a bath, bringing great convenience.

2. When choosing a towel, there is a simple test method, that is, the drip test. You just put a drop of water on the surface of the towel and watch the change of the 

drop carefully. If the water droplets can be quickly absorbed by the towel, and no obvious water stains are formed on the surface of the towel, it means that the towel 

is good at absorbing water; On the contrary, if the water droplets stay on the surface of the towel for a long time, or even roll down, it indicates that the water absorption 

of the towel is poor, may use inferior materials, or add too much softener in the production process, affecting the water absorption of the towel. Just like we in life, 

sometimes encounter some towels that look very soft, but when it is actually used, it is difficult to dry the water, which is probably because of the addition of excessive 

softener.

3. According to the provisions of the national standard GB/T 22864-2020 "Towels", the water absorption time of superior towels should be within 10 seconds, first-class 

products within 20 seconds, and qualified products within 30 seconds. In the purchase of towels, we can refer to this standard, through a simple drip test, quickly 

determine whether the water absorption of the towel is up to standard, so as to select a more practical towel.

Three: Touch: the guarantee of comfortable experience

1. When we choose towels, feel is a very intuitive and important judgment criterion. High-quality towels should be soft and delicate to the touch, just like touching cotton, 

giving people a mild and comfortable feeling, without the slightest sense of roughness or itching. Gently pinch the towel with your hand, you can feel its fluffy and elastic, 

after letting go, the towel will quickly return to its original state, leaving no obvious folds or deformation.

2. When purchasing towels, we also need to pay attention to the fact that towels that feel too greasy may have problems. Some bad businesses in order to make the 

towel feel softer, will add excessive softener. Although such a towel feels very soft when it is first touched, it will seriously affect the water absorption of the towel. 

Moreover, the chemical substances contained in the softener, such as formaldehyde, benzene, phenolic compounds, etc., long-term exposure may cause harm to 

human health, such as causing skin allergies and respiratory problems. Just like when we use clothes with excessive softener, we may feel itchy skin, which is the 

expression of chemical irritation to the skin. Therefore, when selecting towels, we should be wary of this towel that feels too slippery, and avoid buying products that 

add excessive softener to ensure that the towels we use are both comfortable and healthy.

Four: Smell: safety and health signals

1. When choosing a towel, don't ignore the key step of smelling the smell, which is an important signal to judge whether the towel is safe and healthy. When we pick up 

a towel, we may wish to take a close smell, high-quality towels should be without any odor, only a light natural breath.

2. If the towel emits a pungent smell, it must be vigilant, which is likely to mean that the towel has serious quality problems. Some towels in the production process, in 

order to reduce costs, the use of inferior dyes and chemical additives, these substances may contain formaldehyde, benzene and other harmful substances, they will

not only emit a pungent smell, but also cause great harm to human health. Formaldehyde is a common indoor pollutant. Long-term exposure to formaldehyde may 

cause respiratory irritation, allergic reactions, and even increase the risk of cancer. Benzene can cause damage to the body's nervous system and hematopoietic system, 

leading to dizziness, fatigue, anemia and other symptoms.

3. There are also towels that smell like candles or ammonia, which usually indicates that excessive softener has been used in the production process. Excessive 

softener will not only affect the water absorption of the towel, but also may stimulate the skin, causing skin allergies and other problems. Our skin is very sensitive, 

once exposed to these irritating substances, it may appear itching, redness and other uncomfortable symptoms. Therefore, for the sake of our health, we must stay 

away from those towels that have a pungent smell.

Five: Check the process: the embodiment of quality details

1, the process is an important factor affecting the quality of towels, a skilled towel, not only can show high quality texture, but also in the process of use to bring us a 

better experience. When choosing a towel, we can judge the quality of the towel from the following process details.

2. The first is the stitching, the stitching of the high-quality towel should be uniform and fine, the edge is neatly stitched, and there is no off-line or skipping needle 

phenomenon. Such a towel in the process of use, the edge is not easy to spread, to ensure the integrity and durability of the towel. When we buy, we can carefully 

observe the edge of the towel and gently pull it with our hands. If we find that there are problems such as uneven stitching and off-line, the quality of this towel may not 

be reliable. Just like when we buy clothes, we will also pay attention to whether the stitching of the clothes is neat, because it is directly related to the quality and 

service life of the clothes, and the same is true for towels.

The dyeing process can not be ignored, good towel dyeing uniform, natural color, no obvious color difference or fading traces. We can lay the towel flat and observe 

its color from different angles, if the color is found to be dark or light, or there is local fading, it means that the dyeing process of this towel is not up to standard. Moreover, 

the towel with uneven dyeing may also have the problem of fading during use, which will not only affect the appearance, but also may cause damage to the skin. In 

addition, when the first washing, the dark towel has a slight fading phenomenon is normal, but if the light color towel is washed too much for the first time, or the dark towel 

is still seriously fading after repeated washing, it means that the dye used in this towel may not be qualified, or there is a problem with the dyeing process, such towels

we should try to avoid buying.

3. The hair loss is also an important indicator to measure the towel process. High-quality towels will not lose hair easily during normal use and washing. When we buy, 

gently rub the towel with the hand, if the hand is stained with a lot of fluff, it means that this towel is easy to lose hair, poor quality. Towels that are easy to lose hair will 

not only affect the use experience, but also may have fluff entering the respiratory tract, causing health hazards. Therefore, when choosing a towel, be sure to pay 

attention to check whether the towel loses hair.

Six: Choose the right towel to start a healthy life

1.Although the towel is small, it is closely related to our lives, it is in close contact with our skin every day, and its quality directly affects our health and quality of life. 

In the selection of towels, we should comprehensively consider the material, water absorption, feel, smell and process and other aspects, to avoid falling into the 

misunderstanding of only looking at the price, the pursuit of thickness, the preference for dark color, and the use of a towel.

2. By looking at the material, understand the characteristics of different materials, and choose the right towel according to your own needs; The second test water absorption,

with dripping test to determine whether the water absorption of the towel is up to standard; Touch the hand, feel the softness and elasticity of the towel, and be wary of the towel 

that feels too slippery; Four smells, away from the pungent smell of the towel; Five check the process, observe the stitching, dyeing and hair loss, to ensure the quality of the 

towel. Only in this way can we choose a high-quality towel and make it a good helper for our healthy life.

3. I hope everyone can pay attention to the choice of towels, from now on, choose a high-quality towel that suits your own, and open a healthy and comfortable life.