Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1675 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Size: Bath Towel
• Color: Walnut
• Brand: Amazon
• Model: PINSUPIMA-TOWL-GLD
• Released on: 2007-08-31

Features

• Incredibly soft and supple Terry loop bath towel with 580 grams of cotton per sq. meter
• Expertly woven from 100-percent Supima cotton; machine wash and dry
• Attractive dobby bands adorn two ends; fold-over dobby weave reinforces all edges
• Full line of coordinating Supima cotton bath sheets, hand towels, and washcloths available
• Bath towel measures 30 by 56 inches; available in a choice of colors

Amazon.com Review
Wrap up in Pinzon's soft and supple Terry cotton bath towel after a shower. Expertly woven at a state-of-the-art Terry textile plant in Pakistan, the plush Terry loop towel boasts 580 grams of pure Supima cotton per square meter. Widely recognized as the highest quality cotton, Supima is 100-percent American grown, extra-long-staple cotton used in the finest bed and bath linens. Super absorbent and very amply sized, the bath towel is part of a full coordinating collection of Supima cotton bath linens that includes bath sheets, hand towels, and washcloths. The bath towel measures 30 by 56 inches and is available in a wide variety of colors. Attractive dobby bands adorn the two ends of the towel, and its edges are reinforced with strong, fold-over dobby weaves.

Definition of Supima Cotton: Supremely soft and durable, Supima fabrics are woven from extra long, strong cotton fibers grown in the USA. The brand name "Supima" is an abbreviation for "superior Pima," and Pima is the name given for extra-long-staple (ELS) cotton grown in select areas of the southwestern U.S. and a few other locations worldwide. Cotton is considered to be ELS or Pima if its staple length, or fiber, is at least 1-3/8 inches. Its fineness and longer staple make Pima a premium cotton fiber used to spin finer count yarns, which in turn can be knitted or woven into soft, fine, and luxurious fabrics. The "Supima" brand name is owned by the Supima non-profit organization comprised of American Pima cotton growers from Arizona, California, New Mexico and Texas. Therefore, the name Supima is used to promote products made purely of 100-percent American Pima cotton grown in these regions. Apparel and textile mills and manufacturers earn licenses from the Supima organization so they can use the Supima name on their products. This trademark is a consumer's only guarantee that a product is made of 100-percent American Pima cotton.

History of the Textile Mill
Hira Terry Mills, Ltd., is a state-of-the-art Terry products manufacturing plant in Lahore, Pakistan. Founded by Mr. Umer Virk and Mr. Omar Khan, Hira Terry Mills is part of the larger parent company, Hira Textile Mills, Ltd. In its spinning unit, Hira Textile Mills has been producing yarns from Supima, Pima, Giza, Organic, Australian, and Pakistani cotton for the past 10 years. It houses modern Terry air jet looms and a Staubli Dobby loom. In its yarn-dyeing unit, Hira boasts fully automated, high temperature Terry dyeing machines. State-of-the-art equipment in these two units gives Hira the capability to produce specialized yarns, like zero-twist, blended-cotton, and dyed yarns for top-quality Terry products.

History of the Region
The Hira mill is located about 18 miles from Lahore, Pakistan, on Raiwind-Manga road. Popularly known as "the heart of Pakistan," Lahore is the capital of the province of Punjab and is the second largest city in Pakistan. Recognized as the cultural, political, and educational center of Pakistan, Lahore contains a great blend of ancient and modern attractions. Colonial-era mosques and ancient gardens draw as many tourists as modern shopping markets. In addition to their hand-made textiles, Lahoris are known for their spicy food and love of eating. Food streets are cordoned off in the evenings for pedestrian traffic only, and numerous cafés serve local delicacies under the lights and balconies of restored havelis, or traditional residential dwellings. Extremely festive, the people of Lahore celebrate many festivals and events throughout the year, honoring ancient Mughal and current Western trends. Lahore's culture -- its history, institutions, food, clothing, films, music, fashion, and liberal community lifestyle -- attracts people from all over the country, as well as the world.

Customer Reviews

Super Soft Hand Towel
These are great hand towels. I liked them so much I bought four sets. There is a difference between the classic and supima though. Make sure you get the supima if you want the super soft ones. They are fantastic.

Nice Towel for the Price.
This towel is nice. It is not plush, but my purpose for it did not require it to be plush. It did shrink more than I thought in the dryer. Since it is not so plush, it is more absorbent. I did not want to spend a lot so for the size of towel, it is quite nice. It seems to be well-made.

HUGE and super soft!
I love this towel, it is very large, and super soft. I have washed and dried it only once so far, but it has held up very well. I would recommend this anytime.