Description
A peshtemal is a flat-woven Turkish cotton wrap used in the hammam, at the beach and as a bath towel. This muslin striped peshtemal pairs fine muslin yarn with the Turkish flat weave: fine colored stripes run along a natural ivory ground, it measures 35 × 71 in (90 × 180 cm) and it dries fast and packs flat. Handwoven in Denizli, Turkey on third-generation looms from 100% Turkish cotton, pre-washed for a soft, lived-in crinkle texture from the very first use.
Why Muslin Instead of Terry?
Instead of heavy terry loops, the open gauze weave lets air move through the fabric — so it dries in a fraction of the time and never carries that damp-towel weight in a beach bag. No stiffness, no breaking-in period. Fine pinstripes run the full length of the towel, finished with a solid woven border and hand-twisted fringe at the ends.
"Muslin softens naturally with every wash — the dense flat weave only improves with age, developing the relaxed, washed-linen character you can't fake."
— Third-Generation Weaver, Denizli
- 100% Turkish cotton muslin — pre-washed crinkle-gauze texture
- Oversized 35" × 71" (90 × 180 cm) — full-body coverage, generous enough to share
- Quick-dry — sand shakes off easily because the weave is flat
- Packs to a 6-inch roll — fits a tote, carry-on, gym bag or pool basket
- Fine pinstripe weave — solid woven border, hand-twisted fringe
- OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified — meets the standard's limit values for harmful substances
- Woven by women artisans — carrying a 2,500-year-old Aegean weaving tradition
One Towel, Many Lives
🏖️ Beach towel — quick-drying, sand shakes off easily · 🛁 Bath wrap — light and absorbent · 🧣 Sarong or scarf — soft enough to wear · 🧺 Picnic blanket — packs flat, spreads wide · ✈️ Travel throw — weighs next to nothing · ♨️ Spa & hamam — the original use
Three Stripe Colors
Fine Blue, Black or Red pinstripes on a natural ivory ground — at home in coastal, boho, farmhouse and minimalist spaces alike. Pairs naturally with our muslin robes and Turkish towel sets for a fuller textile story.
The Denizli Heritage
Denizli is a long-established textile center. Our muslin peshtemals are handwoven by women artisans using Aegean long-staple cotton and traditional flat-weave techniques refined over 2,500 years. OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certifies that the product meets the standard's limit values for harmful substances.
Size & Care
Size: Oversized 35" × 71" (90 × 180 cm) + hand-twisted fringe.
- Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle
- Line dry (muslin loves air-drying) or tumble dry low
- Skip the fabric softener — muslin softens naturally with every wash
- No bleach
Size & Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | 100% Turkish cotton muslin |
| Weave | Flat weave, crinkled muslin gauze (no terry loops), pre-washed |
| Size (in) | 35 × 71 |
| Size (cm) | 90 × 180 |
| Pieces per pack | 1 |
| Colors | 3: Blue, Black, Red (fine stripes on a natural ivory ground) |
| Edge finish | Solid woven border, hand-twisted fringe on the short edges |
| Certification | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
| Made in | Denizli, Turkey |
| Care | Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle; line dry or tumble dry low; no fabric softener |
Frequently Asked Questions
How is muslin different from a regular peshtemal?
Both are flat-woven with no terry loops. The muslin version uses finer yarn in an airier, crinkled gauze weave, so it is lighter, drapes more softly and dries faster than a classic peshtemal.
Is it absorbent enough for bath use?
Yes. The 100% Turkish cotton muslin absorbs water quickly despite its light weight and dries much faster than terry.
Will the crinkle texture wash out?
No. The crinkle comes from the weave and the pre-washing, not from pressing. It relaxes slightly with use but stays part of the fabric's character.
Will the stripes fade?
The stripes are woven in with dyed yarns, not printed, so they do not peel or crack. Wash cold on a gentle cycle to keep them clear.
What size is this peshtemal?
It measures 35 × 71 in (90 × 180 cm) plus the hand-twisted fringe, one piece per pack. That is larger than a standard US bath towel and big enough to wrap around the body or share on the sand.
What is the difference between a peshtemal and a towel?
A peshtemal is a flat-woven Turkish cotton wrap with no terry loops, so it is thinner, lighter and quicker to dry than a terry towel. It is used as a beach towel, bath wrap or hammam towel and folds flat for travel.
Explore our full peshtemal collection or the whole beach towel line for more stripes and colors.
Handwoven in Denizli, Turkey. 100% Turkish cotton muslin. OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified.
Muslin Striped Turkish Beach Towel Peshtemal - OEKO-TEX
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Woven in Denizli · 2,500 years of craft
Description
A peshtemal is a flat-woven Turkish cotton wrap used in the hammam, at the beach and as a bath towel. This muslin striped peshtemal pairs fine muslin yarn with the Turkish flat weave: fine colored stripes run along a natural ivory ground, it measures 35 × 71 in (90 × 180 cm) and it dries fast and packs flat. Handwoven in Denizli, Turkey on third-generation looms from 100% Turkish cotton, pre-washed for a soft, lived-in crinkle texture from the very first use.
Why Muslin Instead of Terry?
Instead of heavy terry loops, the open gauze weave lets air move through the fabric — so it dries in a fraction of the time and never carries that damp-towel weight in a beach bag. No stiffness, no breaking-in period. Fine pinstripes run the full length of the towel, finished with a solid woven border and hand-twisted fringe at the ends.
"Muslin softens naturally with every wash — the dense flat weave only improves with age, developing the relaxed, washed-linen character you can't fake."
— Third-Generation Weaver, Denizli
- 100% Turkish cotton muslin — pre-washed crinkle-gauze texture
- Oversized 35" × 71" (90 × 180 cm) — full-body coverage, generous enough to share
- Quick-dry — sand shakes off easily because the weave is flat
- Packs to a 6-inch roll — fits a tote, carry-on, gym bag or pool basket
- Fine pinstripe weave — solid woven border, hand-twisted fringe
- OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified — meets the standard's limit values for harmful substances
- Woven by women artisans — carrying a 2,500-year-old Aegean weaving tradition
One Towel, Many Lives
🏖️ Beach towel — quick-drying, sand shakes off easily · 🛁 Bath wrap — light and absorbent · 🧣 Sarong or scarf — soft enough to wear · 🧺 Picnic blanket — packs flat, spreads wide · ✈️ Travel throw — weighs next to nothing · ♨️ Spa & hamam — the original use
Three Stripe Colors
Fine Blue, Black or Red pinstripes on a natural ivory ground — at home in coastal, boho, farmhouse and minimalist spaces alike. Pairs naturally with our muslin robes and Turkish towel sets for a fuller textile story.
The Denizli Heritage
Denizli is a long-established textile center. Our muslin peshtemals are handwoven by women artisans using Aegean long-staple cotton and traditional flat-weave techniques refined over 2,500 years. OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certifies that the product meets the standard's limit values for harmful substances.
Size & Care
Size: Oversized 35" × 71" (90 × 180 cm) + hand-twisted fringe.
- Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle
- Line dry (muslin loves air-drying) or tumble dry low
- Skip the fabric softener — muslin softens naturally with every wash
- No bleach
Size & Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | 100% Turkish cotton muslin |
| Weave | Flat weave, crinkled muslin gauze (no terry loops), pre-washed |
| Size (in) | 35 × 71 |
| Size (cm) | 90 × 180 |
| Pieces per pack | 1 |
| Colors | 3: Blue, Black, Red (fine stripes on a natural ivory ground) |
| Edge finish | Solid woven border, hand-twisted fringe on the short edges |
| Certification | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
| Made in | Denizli, Turkey |
| Care | Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle; line dry or tumble dry low; no fabric softener |
Frequently Asked Questions
How is muslin different from a regular peshtemal?
Both are flat-woven with no terry loops. The muslin version uses finer yarn in an airier, crinkled gauze weave, so it is lighter, drapes more softly and dries faster than a classic peshtemal.
Is it absorbent enough for bath use?
Yes. The 100% Turkish cotton muslin absorbs water quickly despite its light weight and dries much faster than terry.
Will the crinkle texture wash out?
No. The crinkle comes from the weave and the pre-washing, not from pressing. It relaxes slightly with use but stays part of the fabric's character.
Will the stripes fade?
The stripes are woven in with dyed yarns, not printed, so they do not peel or crack. Wash cold on a gentle cycle to keep them clear.
What size is this peshtemal?
It measures 35 × 71 in (90 × 180 cm) plus the hand-twisted fringe, one piece per pack. That is larger than a standard US bath towel and big enough to wrap around the body or share on the sand.
What is the difference between a peshtemal and a towel?
A peshtemal is a flat-woven Turkish cotton wrap with no terry loops, so it is thinner, lighter and quicker to dry than a terry towel. It is used as a beach towel, bath wrap or hammam towel and folds flat for travel.
Explore our full peshtemal collection or the whole beach towel line for more stripes and colors.
Handwoven in Denizli, Turkey. 100% Turkish cotton muslin. OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified.