Hotel towel selection secret big public！

1. Why should we pay attention to hotel towel selection

(1) Among the many supplies in the hotel, the towel seems insignificant, but it is closely related to our personal hygiene. The moment 

you step into your hotel room at the end of the day and wipe your body with a towel, it starts to come into close contact with our skin. 

However, have you ever thought that a poor quality towel may bring many risks to your health?

(2) Imagine wiping the body with a towel with poor water absorption, the feeling of wetness can not be eliminated for a long time, not 

only makes people feel uncomfortable, but also may cause skin itching, redness and other allergies due to long-term moisture residue. 

If the towel material is rough, in the process of rubbing with the skin, it may even damage the stratum corneum of the skin, making the 

skin fragile and sensitive.

(3) What is more serious is that if the hotel's cleaning and disinfection of the towel is not in place, bacteria, mites and other 

microorganisms will breed on the towel in large numbers, once exposed to the human body, it is very likely to cause a variety of skin 

diseases, such as chlamydia trachomatis, gonococcus, staphylococcus aureus, E. coli and other germs caused by infection, posing a 

great threat to health. Therefore, choosing a quality hotel towel is crucial, it can not only enhance your stay experience, but also protect 

your health as an important line of defense.

2. Material is key

(1) The hotel towel material is rich and diverse, common cotton, bamboo fiber, polyester and so on. Among these materials, pure cotton 

materials stand out with many advantages and become the ideal choice for hotel towels.

(2) The main component of pure cotton towels is natural cotton fiber, which makes them have excellent softness. When it comes into 

contact with the skin, it seems to be a gentle cloud, which will not produce any stimulation to the skin, and it is extremely skin-friendly. 

Especially for those with sensitive skin, cotton towels are undoubtedly the safest and most comfortable choice.

(3) Its water absorption performance is also very excellent. Natural cotton fibers have a unique structure that can quickly absorb large 

amounts of water. After taking a bath, gently wipe the body with a pure cotton towel, which can quickly absorb moisture, so that you feel 

dry and comfortable in a short time, effectively avoiding the risk of catching cold caused by moisture residue.

(4) Compared with other materials, cotton towels also have good heat resistance and alkaline resistance. In the daily cleaning process 

of the hotel, whether it is high temperature washing or the use of alkaline detergent, pure cotton towels can withstand better, not easy 

to deformation, fading, so as to ensure the durability of the towel, so that it can maintain a good state of use for a long time.

3. Water absorption is very important

(1) The main function of the towel is to wipe the body, so water absorption is crucial. The way to determine the water absorption of a towel 

is very simple, you can perform a simple drip test. Lay the towel flat, place a drop of water on its surface, and observe how quickly it is 

absorbed. If the water droplets can be quickly absorbed, and there is no residual water stains on the surface of the towel, it indicates that 

the towel has good water absorption; On the contrary, if the water droplets stay on the surface of the towel for a long time, or even slide 

slowly, the water absorption of the towel is poor.

(2) When using the highly absorbent towel, it can quickly absorb the water on the body, so that you can feel dry quickly after bathing, which 

greatly improves the use experience. Moreover, it can also reduce the risk of colds caused by long-term water retention, which is more

beneficial to health.

4. Appearance details hide the universe

(1) The appearance of the towel details can often reflect its quality. First of all, observe the color of the towel, the color of the high-quality towel 

is usually soft and bright, whether it is printed or plain, it will not be too dazzling. This is because the good quality towel is more strict in the 

choice of dyes, the use of reactive dyes, not only uniform color, but also high color fastness, not easy to fade.

(2) If the color of the towel is too bright and accompanied by a pungent smell, it is likely to be the addition of carcinogens such as aromatic 

amines that are harmful to the human body, and should be avoided.

(3) The clarity of the pattern is also an important criterion for judgment. A good towel pattern is clearly printed, the texture is fine, and it 

looks very textured. And those towels with fuzzy patterns and unnatural color transitions are often flawed in the production process, and 

the quality is difficult to guarantee.

(4) Next, check whether the wool of the towel is even. Spread the towel out and carefully observe the height and density of the loop. The 

uniform wool can ensure that the towel is evenly stressed during use, and the water absorption and wiping effect will be better. If it is 

found that the hair circle is high and low, and the distribution is uneven, then the towel may have problems such as poor local water 

absorption and uncomfortable wiping when it is used.

(5) The uniformity of the seam edge can not be ignored. The sewing edge of the high-quality towel is neat and fine, no thread is exposed, 

and the edge will not be rough and off-line. This not only reflects the workmanship of the towel, but also effectively extends the service 

life of the towel. If the seam edge is rough, and even there are signs of opening, it indicates that the quality control of the towel is not strict 

in the production process, and it is likely to be damaged in subsequent use.

5, feel and smell can not be ignored

(1) When you pick up a towel, you may as well touch it gently with your hand to feel its texture. The quality towel feels soft, fluffy and elastic, 

as if you can feel its gentle care. Stick the towel on the face, will not have a rough, itching feeling, but like the spring breeze touching the 

face as comfortable. This is because in the production process of high-quality towels, the treatment of fibers is more fine, and the structure 

of the wool circle is more reasonable, so that the towel has an excellent touch while ensuring water absorption.

(2) In addition to the feel, the smell is also an important factor in judging the quality of the towel. Close to the towel smell, if it emits a light 

fragrance, or no odor, indicating that the towel in the production and storage process are more standardized. If you smell pungent odors, 

such as candles, ammonia, acid, or obvious chemical agents, you need to be extra careful. The harsh smell may be due to the use of 

inferior dyes, softeners or color fixing agents in the production process of the towel, which may contain harmful substances such as 

formaldehyde and aromatic amines, which will not only cause irritation to the skin, but also affect health for long-term contact.

6. View product information

(1) In the selection of hotel towels, do not ignore the product information on the towel packaging, this information is like the "ID card" of 

the product, can help you to understand the quality of the towel. Carefully check the manufacturer, well-known and reputable manufacturers 

are usually more strict in the production process and quality control, and the quality of their towels is more guaranteed. Some towels 

produced by small workshops, due to simple equipment and limited technical level, may not be able to guarantee the quality and safety 

of the product.

(2) Origin information can not be ignored. Raw materials and production processes in different regions have their own characteristics, 

such as some areas famous for the textile industry, may produce towels of better quality because of its mature industrial chain and exquisite 

technology.

(3) The implementation standard is an important basis for judging whether the towel meets the quality requirements. The common towel 

implementation standards are GB/T 22864 "towels" and so on, and the towels that meet these standards have been strictly tested in terms 

of quality and safety. If the implementation standard is not clearly marked on the towel packaging, or the implementation is some uncommon 

and non-standard standards, the quality of this towel is questionable.

7. Summarize and pick the main points

(1) Choosing hotel towels is not a small matter, it is related to our health and comfort experience. From the selection of materials, pure 

cotton with its soft, water absorption, durable characteristics become the first choice; Through the dripping test, the water absorption of the 

towel can be intuitively understood to ensure that the use of dry; Appearance details such as color, pattern, wool, seam edge, etc., is an 

important basis for judging the quality of towels; Feel and smell can let us initially perceive whether the towel is safe and reliable; And the 

product information in the manufacturer, origin, implementation standards, etc., is to provide a strong guarantee for our choice.

(2) The next time you check into a hotel, you may wish to use these methods and carefully choose a high-quality towel. Let us enjoy hotel 

services at the same time, but also for their own health to add a guarantee, have a more comfortable, peace of mind stay time.