01Four towels: uses and specifications
| Names | Use | Common size (cm) | Common weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath Towel | For drying off after bathing; the largest size and the highest usage | 70 × 140 / 80 × 160 / 90 × 180 | 400–700 GSM |
| Hand Towel | By the sink for drying hands; guests often use it on their face too | 30 × 50 / 35 × 55 | 400–600 GSM |
| Face Towel | A small square for washing the face or removing makeup; some hotels don't provide it | 30 × 30 / 32 × 32 / 35 × 35 | 400–600 GSM |
| Bath Mat | Laid outside the shower to dry wet feet | 50 × 80 / 60 × 90 | 700–1,000 GSM |
These are the common specifications in our product range; other sizes can be made to your hotel standard. Some quotes call the hand towel a face towel and the small square a washcloth, so always write the size after the name.
02How to choose the weight
GSM is the weight of towel per square meter. The higher the GSM, the thicker and more absorbent the towel, but washing and drying take longer and cost more in water and power, and each linen cart holds fewer.
| Tier | Bath towel weight | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Economy | 400–500 GSM | Lighter and faster drying, with lower laundry costs, suited to hotels with fast turnover |
| Most city hotels | 500–600 GSM | A good balance of thickness and absorbency |
| Upscale hotels & resorts | 600–700 GSM | Substantial feel; the laundry must be able to keep up with drying |
Bath mats take foot traffic and need to absorb water quickly, so they're usually heavier than bath towels, commonly 700–1,000 GSM.
03Converting GSM to piece weight
Inquiries often say "bath towel 600g", which could mean weight per square meter or weight per piece, and the two can differ a lot. Convert like this:
Piece weight (g) ≈ GSM × length (m) × width (m)
| Specification | Weight | Approx. weight per piece |
|---|---|---|
| Bath towel 70 × 140 cm | 500 GSM | About 490 g |
| Bath towel 70 × 140 cm | 600 GSM | About 590 g |
| Bath towel 80 × 160 cm | 600 GSM | About 770 g |
| Bath mat 50 × 80 cm | 800 GSM | About 320 g |
Finished weight varies slightly; we recommend stating the allowed range when ordering, commonly ±5%. When we receive an inquiry, we first confirm which weight is meant, then quote.
04How to choose the material
| Material | Features | Suited to |
|---|---|---|
| 100% Cotton | Absorbent and soft; the most common choice | Most hotels |
| Combed cotton | Short fibers are removed in spinning, so loops are neater and shed less, at a slightly higher price | Midscale hotels and above |
| Long-Staple Cotton | Longer fibers and a finer feel, at noticeably higher cost | Upscale hotels & resorts |
| Cotton-polyester blend | More durable in the wash, faster drying and lower cost, but less absorbent and soft than 100% cotton | Hotels with tight budgets and frequent laundering |
05Color & logo
- White is most common: it can be bleached and sanitized, and color matching isn't a worry when restocking.
- Colored towels: check colorfastness to avoid fading or bleeding after washing; custom colors also raise the MOQ.
- Dobby borders and jacquard: a smooth woven border at both ends is a common hotel towel style; jacquard can weave the logo straight into the border.
- Embroidered logos: lower MOQ than jacquard, suited to hotels ordering smaller quantities.
For details on logo methods and MOQs, see "What do you need to prepare for logo and packaging customization of hotel supplies?"
06Common mistakes
- Writing only "bath towel 600g" without saying per square meter or per piece, so the quotes are really for different specifications.
- Comparing only unit price, not weight and size.
- Upscale hotels choosing towels too heavy for the laundry to dry in time, so turnover can't keep up.
- Hand towels and face towels mixed up, so the delivered size isn't what you expected.
07How to word your inquiry
How to word your inquiry
Bath towel 70 × 140 cm, 600 GSM (per square meter), 100% cotton, white, jacquard dobby border, 400 pcs
Hand towel 35 × 55 cm, 500 GSM, 100% cotton, white, 400 pcs
Bath mat 50 × 80 cm, 800 GSM, 100% cotton, white, 200 pcs