We have two towel collections of premium quality to make bathing even better. The 820 Anatolia range is perfect for those who prefer their towels very thick and heavy and the Syrie is for those who like a lighter, finer weave. Both towel collections can be partnered with our new bath mat design, Braga, which is woven for us in Portugal.

820 Anatolia towels
This is our classic terry toweling range. It's made in Turkey from 100% cotton woven to a weight of 820 grams per square metre (gsm), and we think these are the finest towels available in Europe. The terry weaving technique creates a fabric with many loops of fine cotton. The more loops, the more cotton, the greater the towel's drying ability, so this is a super absorbent towel. It's very heavy, so it's perfect for those who like an extremely thick and luxurious towel.

Syrie collection
The Syrie towel is hand-woven in France using organic Egyptian cotton and each one is unique. It looks a little like a Hamman towel, but is in fact much thicker. Our French producer has revived a traditional Syrian weaving technique based on textile designs from the middle ages. Because it's light and quick-drying, it's perfect for warmer climates and for those who like the feel of linen towels. These towels become softer over time and with use.

Braga bath mat
This bath mat is woven for us in the Braga region of northern Portugal. The heavy weave makes it thick and comfortable under your feet when you step out of the shower and its weight means it won't curl once it's been washed. Available in clay and white to complement the entire Balineum colour range.

Towel sizes
Towel sizes are not standard in Europe. If you've previously bought a jumbo sheet from another brand, our bath towel or sheet will be sufficient.

Advice for washing towels
Care instructions to ensure the long life of your towels:

• Wash before use. 100% cotton terry towels reach their full absorbency and softness after they've been washed several times.
• Avoid hot water. All natural fabrics prefer a cool to warm wash so only use hot wash if you have to.
• Minimise bleaching. You can bleach whites, but do it only occasionally as bleaching erodes the strength of the cotton fibres.
• Use small amounts of mild detergent. The density of our towels encourages lathering, so use less detergent than you think you need. And to keep colours true, avoid detergents containing OBAs (optical brightening agents).
• Wash separately. Deep colored towels will bleed a little in the first few washes, so wash separately at first. White towels should always be washed separately because they will slowly pick-up colour from other items over time.
• Avoid fabric softener at all costs. If there's one thing we can't stress enough, it's stay away from fabric softener. Made with silicone, it coats the fibres making them virtually water repellent and destroying your towel's absorbency.
• Dry by air or tumble dryer. If you like your towels soft and fluffy, tumble-dry them on a low heat setting. For those who prefer to air-dry their towels, shake after removing from the machine and again before folding away to help fluff the loops.
• Neaten up snags. We've chosen a tight loop yarn which is less likely to snag, but if it does, you can safely cut the loose thread at the same height as the other loops. This will neaten up your towel without in any way affecting its performance or durability.