Luxury Striped Turkish Cotton Peshtemal Towel
DetailsHandwoven Turkish cotton · OEKO-TEX® Standard 100
In short: The Luxury Striped Peshtemal is a Turkish cotton towel with fine pinstripes on cream and a wide band on both long edges, handwoven in Denizli, Turkey from denser long-staple yarn. It measures 35 x 71 in (90 x 180 cm), in 5 colors, OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified.
What sets this peshtemal apart is the yarn. It is woven from a slightly heavier, more densely spun long-staple Turkish cotton, which gives the cloth more body and a softer hand feel than our standard peshtemal. It is still a flat weave with no terry loops, so it stays light and quick to dry.
The design pairs two scales of stripe: fine pinstripes across the cream center and a broad band of color framing each long edge, with fringe on the short ends. The fuller hand feel makes it a good choice for anyone who finds a classic peshtemal too thin for daily bath use, and it travels as easily as any flat-woven towel.
Specifications
| Material | 100% long-staple Turkish cotton, densely spun yarn |
|---|---|
| Weave | Flat weave, handwoven, no terry loops |
| Pattern | Fine pinstripes, wide colored band on both long edges, fringe on the short edges |
| Size | 35 x 71 in (90 x 180 cm), 1 piece per pack |
| Colors | 5 (Blue, Green, Red, Brown, Black) |
| Made in | Denizli, Turkey |
| Certification | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
Care
- Machine wash cold with similar colors
- Tumble dry low or air dry
- Do not use fabric softener; it coats the fibers and reduces absorbency
- No bleach
- The fibers soften further with each wash
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this peshtemal different from your standard peshtemal?
The yarn. It is woven from a slightly heavier, more densely spun long-staple Turkish cotton, which gives it more body and a softer hand feel. The flat weave and the fringed short edges are the same as on our other peshtemals.
Is it still lightweight?
Yes. It is slightly more substantial than our standard peshtemal but still much lighter than a terry bath towel of a similar size. It dries quickly and packs flat for travel.
What does long-staple Turkish cotton mean?
Staple is the length of the cotton fiber. Long-staple fibers spin into a smoother, stronger yarn with fewer loose ends, which helps the towel feel soft and hold up to regular washing.
How absorbent is it?
It absorbs well for its weight. The denser flat-woven yarn takes up water and then dries faster than a thick terry towel, which makes it practical for the bath, the beach and travel.
What does the pattern look like?
Fine pinstripes run across a cream center, and a wide band of color frames both long edges. The stripes are woven in with colored yarn rather than printed. Choose Blue, Green, Red, Brown or Black.
What size is this peshtemal?
One size: 35 x 71 in (90 x 180 cm), one piece per pack. It is large enough to wrap around the body after the bath or at the beach, and it folds flat into a small bag.
Browse the full peshtemal collection, all bath towels, or ideas in our gift guide.
Handwoven in Denizli, Turkey, where weaving has 2,500 years of heritage, by women weavers across three generations.
OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certifies that the product meets the standard's limit values for harmful substances.
CareMachine wash cold, gets softer every wash
Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle. Tumble dry low or line dry. Do not bleach.
Shipping & returnsShips in 1–2 business days · 30-day returns
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30-day return policy from the day you receive your order. EU orders: 14-day cooling-off period.
FAQWhat makes this peshtemal different from your standard peshtemal?
The yarn. It is woven from a slightly heavier, more densely spun long-staple Turkish cotton, which gives it more body and a softer hand feel. The flat weave and the fringed short edges are the same as on our other peshtemals.
Is it still lightweight?Yes. It is slightly more substantial than our standard peshtemal but still much lighter than a terry bath towel of a similar size. It dries quickly and packs flat for travel.
What does long-staple Turkish cotton mean?Staple is the length of the cotton fiber. Long-staple fibers spin into a smoother, stronger yarn with fewer loose ends, which helps the towel feel soft and hold up to regular washing.
How absorbent is it?It absorbs well for its weight. The denser flat-woven yarn takes up water and then dries faster than a thick terry towel, which makes it practical for the bath, the beach and travel.
What does the pattern look like?Fine pinstripes run across a cream center, and a wide band of color frames both long edges. The stripes are woven in with colored yarn rather than printed. Choose Blue, Green, Red, Brown or Black.
What size is this peshtemal?One size: 35 x 71 in (90 x 180 cm), one piece per pack. It is large enough to wrap around the body after the bath or at the beach, and it folds flat into a small bag.
Light enough to take anywhere.
A thin, flat weave that feels light in the hand and on the skin.
Spreads out to dry fast after the bath, the pool or the beach.
Packs flat into a bag, and doubles as a throw or a light blanket.
2,500 years of weaving, three generations of hands.
Denizli is Turkey's textile heartland. Every VivaMaison piece is handwoven there by women weavers from long-staple Aegean cotton.
OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified and dispatched within 1–2 business days.
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