A peshtemal—also called a hammam towel or Turkish towel—is a flat-woven towel traditionally used in Turkish baths. Today, peshtemals are globally popular for their lightweight feel, fast-drying performance, durability, and stylish designs. Compared to thick terry towels, a peshtemal is tightly woven, strong, and easy to fold, making it ideal for home, travel, spa, and beach use.
Originally developed during the Ottoman era in present-day Turkey, peshtemals were woven using Turkish cotton, known for its long fibers and balanced softness. Over time, these towels became widely traded and adopted internationally—especially as modern consumers began looking for towels that are functional, packable, and design-forward.
Peshtemals are woven from strong yarns and tight structures designed to hold up over time. With normal use and proper care, they remain reliable for years—making them a smart option for hotels, spas, and frequent-use environments.
One of the biggest advantages is weight. Peshtemals are thin, compact, and easy to pack—perfect for beach bags, gym lockers, travel kits, and retail customers who want practical products that don’t take space.
Peshtemals are used far beyond bath time. Common customer uses include:
Throw blanket, end-of-bed blanket, or couch cover
Decorative wall textile or light home accessory
Picnic blanket, stroller cover, or patio throw
Boat towel, gym towel, sauna towel, or spa wrap
This versatility is a major reason why peshtemals perform well in retail and online sales: customers buy them for one purpose and then come back for more.
A quality Turkish towel offers a practical combination of:
Fast drying performance
Lightweight comfort and breathability
Strong weave structure for long-term use
Attractive styling that works in both beach and home décor categories
For buyers and product teams, peshtemals are also appealing because they work across multiple markets: home textiles, resort lifestyle, spa, wellness, travel, gifting, and beachwear.
Peshtemals are known for their classic stripe patterns, rich color combinations, and signature hand-tied fringes that match the design. They are commonly woven in different yarn options (most often cotton, sometimes bamboo blends depending on the style) and in multiple sizes to fit different use cases.
Their clean look makes them a strong choice for:
Beach & resort collections
Minimal home décor themes
Spa / wellness branding
Seasonal color drops and curated retail displays
At Peshtemal City, we operate as a Turkish towel manufacturer and wholesaler in Denizli, supplying bulk peshtemals for:
Retailers & online sellers
Private label brands
Distributors and wholesalers
Hotels, spas, and resorts
Promotional and corporate projects
High sell-through potential (multi-use product)
Easy to merchandise (foldable, lightweight)
Works well in bundles and seasonal drops
Suitable for repeat orders and consistent lines
If you’re sourcing bulk hammam towels or building a full Turkish towel assortment, we can support you with wholesale supply and production continuity.
Our mission is to become a leading and responsible textile company of Peshtemal and Hotel Textile, which understands the human requirements and act to balance these requirements by producing world class products. We strive to produce, our products with best desings, high quality and dynamic team.
