4-Layer Muslin Turkish Cotton Towel

In short: The 4-Layer Muslin Towel is a lightweight gauze towel made of four layers of 100% Turkish cotton muslin, handwoven in Denizli, Turkey. It comes as a 4-piece face and hand set, a 2-piece bath towel set or a towel set, in 10 colors, and is OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified.

Muslin is an open, breathable gauze weave. Stacking four layers gives the towel enough body to dry you off after a bath, while the fabric stays much lighter than terry and dries quickly between uses. The surface has a soft, crinkled texture that relaxes and grows softer with every wash.

A single layer of gauze is too thin to work as a towel; four layers balance absorbency with an airy feel. The face and hand size suits a daily face-washing routine and the guest sink. The bath size works after the shower, at the gym and on trips, because it folds small and dries overnight.

Specifications

Size Guide

All sizes are approximate.

Care

• Machine wash at 30°C (86°F) with similar colors
• Tumble dry low or line dry
• Do not use fabric softener; it coats the fibers and reduces absorbency
• Do not bleach
• The cotton softens a little more with every wash

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a muslin towel absorbent enough for the bath?

Yes. The four layers of gauze absorb water well while staying much lighter than terry. The towel also dries faster between uses, which helps it avoid the damp, musty smell a heavy towel can pick up.

Can I use it as a face towel?

Yes. The 4 Pcs Face+Hand Towel option, about 18 x 34 in (45 x 85 cm), is sized for a daily face-washing routine and for drying hands at the sink. The soft gauze lets you pat your face dry without tugging.

How is this different from a peshtemal?

A peshtemal is a flat, single-weave hammam towel. This towel is built from four layers of muslin gauze, so it feels softer to the touch, has a crinkled texture and gives more body than a single flat weave.

Does it shrink?

Expect minimal shrinkage of about 3 to 5% after the first wash. Wash at 30°C (86°F) and tumble dry low or line dry to keep the towel in shape and its gauze layers soft.

What sizes and options are available?

The 4 Pcs Face+Hand Towel option has four towels of about 18 x 34 in (45 x 85 cm), and the 2 Pcs Bath Towel option has two towels of about 32 x 67 in (80 x 170 cm). The Towel Set contents appear when you select it. Every option comes in 10 colors.

Where are these towels made?

They are handwoven from 100% Turkish cotton muslin in Denizli, Turkey, in all three options and 10 colors. OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certifies that the product meets the standard's limit values for harmful substances.

Explore more muslin towels, pair them with a muslin robe, or compare textures in our waffle towels and sets.

Handwoven in Denizli, Turkey, where weaving has 2,500 years of heritage, by women weavers across three generations.