How To Care For Your Towels, Robes and Bags
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At Pine & Palm, we’re committed to creating high-quality products that are as effortless to maintain as they are beautiful to use. Proper care helps extend the life of your Turkish towels, robes, and handmade bags, keeping them fresh, soft, and looking their best for years to come.
Towel Care: How to Care for Your Towels, Robes, and Handmade Bags
To keep your bath bath towels, bath mats and pestemals looking great, we recommend these tips.
General Care Tips:
Machine wash in warm water to preserve texture and cleanliness.
Tumble dry on low to medium heat to prevent fiber damage.
Wash similar fabrics and colors together to avoid dye transfer.
Avoid washing with clothing that has zippers or buttons, which can snag fabric.
Check your skincare products: Ingredients like benzoyl peroxide and alpha hydroxy acids may bleach towels and robes permanently.
🌟 Pro Tip: Avoid fabric softeners and dryer sheets — they coat fibers and reduce absorbency over time.
Handwoven Bags
Our handmade bags are crafted from dyed kağıt, a woven paper material typical to Turkey, and are designed to last with gentle care.
How to Clean:
Spot clean only as needed
Use a clean towel , warm water, and a small drop of dish soap
Gently blot stains — avoid soaking or scrubbing
🌟 Important! Do not machine wash or tumble dry.
Care Questions We Get All the Time
How often should I wash my bath towels?
While the rule of thumb is every 3 uses , many of us stretch to a week (guilty!). Towels collect dead skin, sweat, and bacteria quickly, so it’s better to change them out sooner. Just be sure they’re completely dry before tossing them in the laundry basket to avoid mildew.
What’s the best way to handle stains?
Pretreat stains with OxiClean or a gentle oxygen bleach. Soaking works well if you have time. And remember: benzoyl peroxide and alpha hydroxy acids (often found in skincare) will bleach fabric permanently, so avoid wiping your face or hands on towels if you’ve recently applied those.
Should I wash new towels before using them?
Yes! Even though we don’t use harsh dyes or chemicals, it’s a good idea to wash your towels before first use — they’ve traveled a long way and a quick wash fluffs them up for maximum softness.
Can I use fabric softener?
We don’t recommend it. Fabric softeners reduce absorbency over time and can build up on your towels. Instead, use wool dryer balls to keep them soft and fresh.
If you really love your softener, just wash your towels more frequently and use softener sparingly.
Any tips for the dryer?
Yes! Don’t overload the dryer — shake out towels before loading them in. This helps them dry evenly and reduces wrinkling.
Dry on low heat
Remove promptly to prevent edge damage
If they’re still damp, give them a few extra minutes or lay flat to finish air drying
Bonus Tip: Wool dryer balls speed up drying time and keep towels soft without chemicals.
Need to sanitize your towels?
We’ve all been there — sickness, spills, or worse. Don’t worry:
Wash with hot water and run through a sanitizing cycle if available
Dry on high heat — this is one of the most effective ways to kill germs and bacteria
Towels hold up well to heat when needed, just don’t overdo it on a daily basis.
Final thoughts...
Towel care and taking good care of your Pine & Palm products doesn’t need to be complicated. A little mindfulness — and the occasional wash day ritual — goes a long way in keeping your textiles and handmade pieces looking (and feeling) their best.
Follow us on Instagram @shoppineandpalm for more care tips, styling ideas, and behind-the-scenes inspiration.
