Quick Guide to Towel Care

How do I wash towels in the washing machine?

A new, clean towel feels pleasant and gives a feeling of well-being. All towels from Hemtex can be washed at 60 °C. Some prefer washing at 90 °C, but that causes greater wear on the fabric and is also more energy-intensive. 60 °C is completely sufficient to remove dirt and most bacteria.

To preserve the softness of the towels, we recommend drying them in a tumble dryer.

Which program is suitable for towels?

All our towel series are made from 100% cotton and can be washed on the cotton program. However, always check the care label on the product!

This is what the different symbols mean:

What does the washing symbol with the numbers mean?

This symbol shows you at what temperature the textile may be washed and which temperature is sufficient for a thorough cleaning. If there are one or two lines under the symbol, the product should be washed on the gentle or extra gentle cycle. If the degree sign is replaced by a hand, it means: hand wash or the hand wash program in the machine.

What does the bleaching symbol mean?

A triangle indicates whether you may bleach the product. If it is crossed out, you must not use bleach. Two diagonal lines inside the triangle mean: only non-chlorine bleach is allowed.

What does the symbol for tumble drying mean?

The square with a circle shows whether the textile can be tumble-dried. A cross over it means: do not tumble dry. The dots inside the symbol indicate the temperature: the more dots, the hotter the fabric can withstand.
Sometimes you may also see a symbol with a small curved line inside a square, this means: best to air-dry.

What does the ironing symbol mean?

The iron symbol shows whether your product can be ironed and at what temperature. As with tumble drying: the more dots, the hotter you may set the iron.

What does the dry-cleaning symbol mean?

A circle with the letter P means: the product may be dry cleaned. A cross over it means: do not have it dry cleaned.

How often should I wash towels?

We recommend: once a week or more often, if needed.

How can I make white towels bright white again?

Limescale, dirt, sweat, or washing with colored textiles can cause discoloration. Not every towel tolerates chlorine bleach, but there are gentle alternatives:

A splash of white vinegar works as a natural stain remover
About one deciliter of lemon juice together with detergent restores a fresh brightness

What can I wash towels with?

Towels can discolor more easily if washed together with clothing that has residues of hairspray, mousse, or styling products. Therefore: better to wash separately. Fine cotton bed linen should not be washed together with bulky terry towels in the machine.