Peshtemal Towel
a peshtemal, often called a Turkish towel, is a flat-woven cotton wrap with fringed ends. VivaMaison makes five striped peshtemals, woven in Denizli, Turkey, from 100% Turkish cotton, all in one size, 35 × 71 in (90 × 180 cm). Each is OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified. Read more
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25% offAbout Peshtemal Towel
A peshtemal is used in the hammam, at the beach and as a bath towel. It is also known as a hammam towel or a fouta.
Compare the Peshtemals
| Peshtemal | Pattern | Colors | Weave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Striped Peshtemal | Crinkled gauze-like texture, block stripes | 5 | Crinkled flat weave |
| Classic Striped Peshtemal | Evenly spaced bold stripes | 6 | Flat weave |
| Elegant Striped Peshtemal | Cream ground with grouped stripes | 3 | Flat weave |
| Luxury Striped Peshtemal | Cream ground, fine pinstripes, wide colored side bands | 5 | Flat weave |
| Muslin Striped Beach Towel Peshtemal | White ground with fine stripes | 3 | Flat weave, muslin yarn |
All five are 100% Turkish cotton in one size, 35 × 71 in (90 × 180 cm), fringed on the short edges.
How to Choose
- Pattern: bold even stripes, grouped stripes on cream, fine pinstripes with wide borders, or a crinkled block-stripe texture.
- Muslin or classic flat weave: the muslin model uses muslin yarn on a white ground; the other four use a classic flat weave.
- Use: beach, bath, hammam or travel.
Peshtemal or Towel?
A terry towel has raised loops that add bulk. A peshtemal has no loops, so it packs small and dries faster than terry, and sand shakes off easily because the weave is flat.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a peshtemal?
A flat-woven Turkish cotton wrap with fringed ends, made for the hammam and now used at the beach, after the bath and for travel. In the US it is usually called a Turkish towel.
What size is a VivaMaison peshtemal?
One size for all five: 35 × 71 in (90 × 180 cm), one piece per pack.
Is a peshtemal absorbent enough to use as a bath towel?
Yes. Flat-woven Turkish cotton absorbs well for its weight and dries much faster than a thick terry towel. It holds less water in total than terry, so for long hair you may want a hand towel too. See Turkish Towel vs. Regular Towel.
How do I wash a peshtemal?
Machine wash cold with similar colors, tumble dry low or line dry, and skip bleach. Do not use fabric softener: it coats the fibers and reduces absorbency. The cotton softens with every wash.
Is a peshtemal good for the beach and travel?
Yes. It is light (the muslin striped peshtemal weighs 363 grams), folds small, dries quickly, and sand shakes off the flat weave.
Where are the peshtemals made and are they certified?
They are woven from 100% Turkish cotton in Denizli, Turkey. OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certifies that the product meets the standard's limit values for harmful substances.
See also waffle towels and sets, cotton towel sets or muslin bathrobes.
Every VivaMaison peshtemal is woven in Denizli, where weaving has 2,500 years of heritage, by women weavers across three generations.