Muslin changes what a beach towel can be. Our Muslin Striped Peshtemal pairs whisper-thin muslin yarn with the classic Turkish flat weave — a featherlight towel that dries fast, packs flat, and gets softer with every wash. Handwoven in Denizli, Turkey on third-generation looms from 100% Turkish cotton, pre-washed for a soft, lived-in crinkle texture from the very first use.

Why Muslin Instead of Terry?

Instead of heavy terry loops, the open gauze weave lets air move through the fabric — so it dries in a fraction of the time and never carries that damp-towel weight in a beach bag. No stiffness, no breaking-in period. Fine pinstripes run the full length of the towel, finished with a solid woven border and hand-twisted fringe at the ends.

"Muslin softens naturally with every wash — the dense flat weave only improves with age, developing the relaxed, washed-linen character you can't fake."
— Third-Generation Weaver, Denizli

• 100% Turkish cotton muslin — pre-washed crinkle-gauze texture
• Oversized 35" × 71" (90 × 180 cm) — full-body coverage, generous enough to share
• Quick-dry & sand-resistant — one shake and the sand falls away
• Packs to a 6-inch roll — fits a tote, carry-on, gym bag or pool basket
• Fine pinstripe weave — solid woven border, hand-twisted fringe
• OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified — tested free from harmful substances
• Woven by women artisans — carrying a 2,500-year-old Aegean weaving tradition

One Towel, Many Lives

🏖️ Beach towel — sand-resistant, quick-drying · 🛁 Bath wrap — light and absorbent · 🧣 Sarong or scarf — soft enough to wear · 🧺 Picnic blanket — packs flat, spreads wide · ✈️ Travel throw — weighs next to nothing · ♨️ Spa & hamam — the original use

Three Stripe Colors

Fine Blue, Black or Red pinstripes on a natural ivory ground — at home in coastal, boho, farmhouse and minimalist spaces alike. Pairs naturally with our muslin robes and Turkish towel sets for a fuller textile story.

The Denizli Heritage

Denizli has been a textile center since Roman times. Our muslin peshtemals are handwoven by women artisans using Aegean long-staple cotton and traditional flat-weave techniques refined over 2,500 years. Every thread is tested under OEKO-TEX Standard 100 — the world's most trusted textile safety certification. Safe for babies, gentle on sensitive skin.

Size & Care

Size: Oversized 35" × 71" (90 × 180 cm) + hand-twisted fringe.

• Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle
• Line dry (muslin loves air-drying) or tumble dry low
• Skip the fabric softener — muslin softens naturally with every wash
• No bleach needed — OEKO-TEX certified cotton is already pure

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How is muslin different from a regular peshtemal?
A: Muslin uses a finer, airier crinkle-gauze weave — even lighter than a classic flat-woven peshtemal, with a softer drape and faster dry time. It feels closer to your favorite worn-in linen than to a towel.

Q: Is it absorbent enough for bath use?
A: Yes. Turkish cotton muslin absorbs quickly despite its light weight — and dries far faster than terry, so no musty smell.

Q: Will the crinkle texture wash out?
A: No — the crinkle is woven in and pre-washed, not pressed. It relaxes slightly with use but keeps its character for the life of the towel.

Q: Will the stripes fade?
A: No. The stripes are woven into the fabric with dyed yarns, not printed — they never peel, crack or fade.

Q: How big is it really?
A: 35" × 71" (90 × 180 cm) — larger than a standard US bath towel, big enough to wrap fully or share on the sand.

Explore our full peshtemal collection or the whole beach towel line for more stripes and colors.

Handwoven in Denizli, Turkey. 100% Turkish cotton muslin. OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified.