Hammam Towels - too unconventional?
Hammam Towels - too unconventional?
Next year I'm going to supply pool towels (for on top of the lounger covers).
Whilst searching for some I came across hammam towels which I recall were offered in a 5* hotel I once stayed in and that I really liked. However they are very different to the usual pool towel and I wondered if people would think them odd (they're like a thin cotton towel).
Here's why I'm thinking of them;
1. Ordinary pool/beach towels are quite thick and become sodden with water then take ages to dry (so you end up lying on a wet towel most of the time) - these take minutes to dry and then you can be comfy again. This is why I liked them in the hotel.
2. They'll take up less space in the washing machine
3. They'll be washed and dried in no time so a quick run-through mid-week would be a breeze, no hanging around waiting for them to dry
4. They'll take up less space to store.
......and finally I think they're quite a stylish alternative.
btw - just incase you don't know what they are like here they are
Opinions? Should I go for it or stick with traditional ones?
Mousie (who would be eternally grateful if someone could tell her how to post small links)
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Whilst searching for some I came across hammam towels which I recall were offered in a 5* hotel I once stayed in and that I really liked. However they are very different to the usual pool towel and I wondered if people would think them odd (they're like a thin cotton towel).
Here's why I'm thinking of them;
1. Ordinary pool/beach towels are quite thick and become sodden with water then take ages to dry (so you end up lying on a wet towel most of the time) - these take minutes to dry and then you can be comfy again. This is why I liked them in the hotel.
2. They'll take up less space in the washing machine
3. They'll be washed and dried in no time so a quick run-through mid-week would be a breeze, no hanging around waiting for them to dry
4. They'll take up less space to store.
......and finally I think they're quite a stylish alternative.
btw - just incase you don't know what they are like here they are
Opinions? Should I go for it or stick with traditional ones?
Mousie (who would be eternally grateful if someone could tell her how to post small links)
x
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Re: Hammam Towels - too unconventional?
Rather than creep, I've sent you a PM on posting short URLs.Mouse wrote: Mousie (who would be eternally grateful if someone could tell her how to post small links)
I'll sub-edit it and re-post publicly in a more appropriate area.
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Mouse,
These are really great for women, who like to use a towel as a sarong. I love them, and would much prefer them, but I sense they may not appeal as much to men, who might find them a bit effeminate. I don't see them working well for a beachfront situation, or laying out on a wooden deck, they are too delicate, but for your more refined set up by the pool, I think they are a very elegant solution. If in doubt, you could go for half and half, rather than 100%.
These are really great for women, who like to use a towel as a sarong. I love them, and would much prefer them, but I sense they may not appeal as much to men, who might find them a bit effeminate. I don't see them working well for a beachfront situation, or laying out on a wooden deck, they are too delicate, but for your more refined set up by the pool, I think they are a very elegant solution. If in doubt, you could go for half and half, rather than 100%.
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LV , La Redoute have some in the sale for 15€.
http://tinyurl.com/58o2sp
http://tinyurl.com/58o2sp
thanks for your comments everyone - you've given me the confidence to go ahead and order them...10 should do it (with a couple for spare)
A2/LV - you're right, they're not good for hard surfaces (like pebbles, bare wood etc) but for sand they're fine...however I'm describing them as pool towels (& hope they're not taken to the beach) the idea is they'll work as a barrier to the sun loungers padded covers (so no extra comfort required)
As for men wearing sarongs......Ibiza is full of them - so should be no problem there...but I do also have 4 velour towels, so I could leave a couple of those out each week for traditionalists.
thanks again...and particularly to e-richard for taking the time to explain links! Did I do well?
Mousie (who no longer feels inadequate in the links department )
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A2/LV - you're right, they're not good for hard surfaces (like pebbles, bare wood etc) but for sand they're fine...however I'm describing them as pool towels (& hope they're not taken to the beach) the idea is they'll work as a barrier to the sun loungers padded covers (so no extra comfort required)
As for men wearing sarongs......Ibiza is full of them - so should be no problem there...but I do also have 4 velour towels, so I could leave a couple of those out each week for traditionalists.
thanks again...and particularly to e-richard for taking the time to explain links! Did I do well?
Mousie (who no longer feels inadequate in the links department )
x
p.s. The White Co deliver abroad for anyone who's interested in buying from them
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