Luxury Striped Turkish Cotton Peshtemal Towel
DetailsHandwoven Turkish cotton · OEKO-TEX® Standard 100
A peshtemal is a flat-woven Turkish cotton wrap used in the hammam, at the beach and as a bath towel. This pinstriped peshtemal is handwoven in Denizli, Turkey, from long-staple Aegean cotton, with fine pinstripes on a cream ground, a wide colored band along both long edges and fringe on the short edges. OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified.
The Yarn Difference
What sets this peshtemal apart is the yarn. We use a slightly heavier, more densely spun long-staple Turkish cotton that gives this peshtemal more body, more softness, and more presence than our standard peshtemal. It's still lightweight and quick-drying — it's still a true peshtemal — but every thread feels just a little more indulgent.
"A luxury peshtemal should feel like silk on your skin but dry like cotton. That balance is the art of Denizli weaving — and it's what we've been perfecting for generations."
— Third-Generation Weaver, Denizli
2,500 Years of Turkish Textile Mastery
Denizli is a long-established textile center in Turkey's Aegean region. Our weavers use traditional flat-weave techniques on handlooms.
- Handwoven in Denizli — 2,500-year textile heritage
- Long-staple Turkish cotton — denser, softer yarn
- Traditional flat-weave — authentic hamam construction
- Woven stripe patterns — never fade, never peel
- Quick-drying despite extra softness — still lightweight
- OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified
OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Certified
OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certifies that the product meets the standard's limit values for harmful substances.
Why Turkish Cotton Is Worth It
Regular cotton has short fibers (1-1.5 cm). Long-staple Turkish cotton has fibers 3-4 cm long. Longer fibers mean:
- Stronger yarn (less breakage)
- Softer feel (fewer rough ends)
- Better absorbency (more surface area)
- Longer lifespan (resists pilling)
- Improves with age (softens, doesn't weaken)
The Many Lives of a Peshtemal
- 🛁 Bath towel — soft enough for daily use
- ♨️ Spa & hamam — the original authentic use
- 🏖️ Beach & pool — sand shakes off easily because the weave is flat
- ✈️ Travel essential — packs flat, dries overnight
- 🍷 Entertaining — beautiful enough to use as a table runner
- 🎁 Gifts — a handwoven piece from Denizli
Size & Care
Size: One size, 35 × 71 in (90 × 180 cm), one piece per pack
Care:
- Machine wash cold with similar colors
- Tumble dry low or air dry
- Do not use fabric softener (coats fibers and reduces absorbency)
- No bleach
- The fibers will bloom and soften more with each wash
Size & Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | 100% Turkish cotton |
| Weave | Flat weave, handwoven (no terry loops) |
| Size (in) | 35 × 71 in |
| Size (cm) | 90 × 180 cm |
| Pieces per pack | 1 |
| Colors | 5: Blue, Green, Red, Brown, Black |
| Edge finish | Fringe on the short edges |
| Certification | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
| Made in | Denizli, Turkey |
| Care | Machine wash cold with similar colors; tumble dry low or air dry; no fabric softener; no bleach |
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this peshtemal different from your standard peshtemal?
The yarn. It is woven from a slightly heavier, more densely spun long-staple Turkish cotton, which gives it more body and a softer hand feel; the flat weave and the fringed short edges are the same.
What size is this peshtemal?
One size: 35 × 71 in (90 × 180 cm), one piece per pack. It is large enough to wrap around the body after the bath or at the beach and folds flat for travel.
What is the difference between a peshtemal and a towel?
A peshtemal is flat-woven with no terry loops, so it is thinner and lighter than a terry towel, dries faster and packs flat. It is used in the hammam, at the beach and as a bath towel.
Is it still lightweight?
Yes. It is slightly more substantial than our standard peshtemal but still much lighter than a terry bath towel, dries quickly and packs flat for travel.
Will the stripes fade?
The stripes are woven in with colored yarns rather than printed on the surface, so they are part of the fabric. Wash cold with similar colors to keep them bright.
How absorbent is it?
It absorbs well for its weight. The flat-woven long-staple Turkish cotton takes up water and then dries faster than a thick terry towel, which makes it practical for the bath, the beach and travel.
Discover the Full Collection
Explore our full peshtemal collection in different stripes, colors, and weights. Or compare with our waffle weave towels if you prefer textured plushness.
Handwoven in Denizli, Turkey. Long-staple Aegean cotton. OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified.
CareMachine wash cold, gets softer every wash
Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle. Tumble dry low or line dry. Do not bleach.
Shipping & returnsShips in 1–2 business days · 30-day returns
Free US shipping on orders over $49. FedEx 2–3 business days, tracked door to door. Duties and taxes are included, so there are no surprise charges.
30-day return policy from the day you receive your order. EU orders: 14-day cooling-off period.
FAQWhat makes this peshtemal different from your standard peshtemal?
The yarn. It is woven from a slightly heavier, more densely spun long-staple Turkish cotton, which gives it more body and a softer hand feel; the flat weave and the fringed short edges are the same.
What size is this peshtemal?One size: 35 × 71 in (90 × 180 cm), one piece per pack. It is large enough to wrap around the body after the bath or at the beach and folds flat for travel.
What is the difference between a peshtemal and a towel?A peshtemal is flat-woven with no terry loops, so it is thinner and lighter than a terry towel, dries faster and packs flat. It is used in the hammam, at the beach and as a bath towel.
Is it still lightweight?Yes. It is slightly more substantial than our standard peshtemal but still much lighter than a terry bath towel, dries quickly and packs flat for travel.
Will the stripes fade?The stripes are woven in with colored yarns rather than printed on the surface, so they are part of the fabric. Wash cold with similar colors to keep them bright.
How absorbent is it?It absorbs well for its weight. The flat-woven long-staple Turkish cotton takes up water and then dries faster than a thick terry towel, which makes it practical for the bath, the beach and travel.
Light enough to take anywhere.
A thin, flat weave that feels light in the hand and on the skin.
Spreads out to dry fast after the bath, the pool or the beach.
Packs flat into a bag, and doubles as a throw or a light blanket.
2,500 years of weaving, three generations of hands.
Denizli is Turkey's textile heartland. Every VivaMaison piece is handwoven there by women weavers from long-staple Aegean cotton.
OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified and dispatched within 1–2 business days.
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