![]() This is absolutely a mismatch of aesthetics, so if you have a lovely modern bathroom or a nicer older bathroom than we do, chances are the Ettitude Waffle Towels will look great.Īs for use, these towels are a lot smaller than I anticipated. For us, with a very dated 1970s bathroom in need of a major reno, the towels end up looking totally out of place and, dare I say, a bit sloppy and low quality. When hung by their hooks, these towels look fantastic, assuming your bathroom aesthetic matches. This means we’ve mostly ended up not using them for guests because my wife has very high standards for such things (to which I try earnestly to adhere!). I’ve struggled to fold them flat or stack them neatly. The shape of these towels also makes them a nightmare to fold. The waffle texture and side hems mean the edges aren’t straight like on most towels, so they end up looking almost like they’re misshapen or have shrunk in an odd way. These towels look, frankly, a bit silly when draped. The towels softened up and relaxed again once used and hung, but line drying is definitely preferable for these towels! (And for the environment.) Folding, hanging, and usingĮttitude’s waffle towels are absolutely meant to hang by their hooks rather than be draped over a rail like any old towel. ![]() The only downside was that machine drying led to a bit of (thankfully, temporary) shrinkage and made them feel a bit stiff instead of soft. I gave them a preliminary wash (though they come pre-washed) and, because it was a very soggy day in the Pacific Northwest, dried them in the dryer on low.Īs far as I can tell, there was no dye run-off from these towels, and no further threads loosened. This was pretty disappointing, though the overall quality still seems great. I did notice several loose threads on all of the towels even before washing them. The Moon color is a nice pale blue/gray that will work with many bathroom color schemes, and each towel and face cloth has a handy hook that’s firmly stitched on. The towels themselves are also rather delightful, with a lovely waffle texture and a distinctive aesthetic. These bags are made with recycled plastic and have become handy wet bags for cloth diapering on the go! I loved that the towels came in just a simple cardboard box and were well packaged in reusable drawstring bags. Ettitude does market these highly absorbent towels as being great if you’re short on shelf space, but I did end up wanting more towel than I got. When my Ettitude delivery arrived (which was fast), I was a little perplexed, given the small size of the box. The towels are small, we were hoping for more materialįirst impressions of Ettitude Bamboo Waffle Towels. ![]() Learn more about Japanese towels in the Rikumo Journal.Ĭare: Machine wash on the gentlest setting using cold water and a mild detergent, preferably in a mesh laundry bag to avoid pulling. Avoid bleach or fabric softeners. Hang or tumble dry low. Do not stretch when wet. The end result is a towel that’s incredibly absorbent, surprisingly compact, and free from impurities - the perfect addition to any kitchen or bathroom. Each towel is made from fine, garment-quality thread gently woven on traditional low-speed looms to achieve unparalleled softness, then washed in snowmelt from the slopes of Mt. Gentle on the skin and kind to the environment, Kontex towels are crafted in Imabari, Japan, using centuries-old techniques, as they have been since the company’s founding in 1934. High-quality threads of cotton and linen are intertwined on a vintage slow-working Toyota loom to create a subtle waffle pattern for a soft, textured feel as cozy as a favorite sweater. The Vintage Waffle Towel from Kontex combines the sophistication of expert weaving with the comfort of lived-in textiles.
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