Muslin Striped Turkish Beach Towel Peshtemal - OEKO-TEX

In short: The Muslin Striped Peshtemal is a Turkish beach towel that pairs fine muslin yarn with a flat weave, handwoven from 100% Turkish cotton in Denizli, Turkey, with fine stripes on ivory. It measures 35 x 71 in (90 x 180 cm), in 3 colors, and is OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified.This is the beach-bag peshtemal. Instead of heavy terry loops, an open, crinkled gauze lets air move through the fabric, so it dries quickly after a swim and does not add damp weight to your tote. Sand shakes off the flat surface easily, and the towel rolls down to about 6 inches to fit a carry-on, gym bag or pool basket.Each towel is pre-washed for a soft, crinkled texture from the first use. Fine pinstripes in Blue, Black or Red run the full length of the ivory ground, finished with a solid woven border and hand-twisted fringe at the ends. Off the sand it serves as a sarong, a picnic cloth or a light throw.Specifications Material 100% Turkish cotton muslin Weave Flat weave, crinkled muslin gauze, pre-washed, handwoven Pattern Fine stripes on a natural ivory ground, solid woven border, hand-twisted fringe Size 35 x 71 in (90 x 180 cm) plus fringe, 1 piece per pack Colors 3 (Blue, Black, Red) Made in Denizli, Turkey Certification OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Care Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle Line dry or tumble dry low Skip fabric softener; muslin softens on its own with every wash No bleach Frequently Asked QuestionsHow is muslin different from a regular peshtemal?Both are flat-woven with no terry loops. The muslin version uses finer yarn in an airier, crinkled gauze weave, so it is lighter, drapes more softly and dries faster than a classic peshtemal.Is it good as a beach towel?Yes. The open gauze dries quickly after a swim, sand shakes off the flat surface, and the towel rolls to about 6 inches, so it fits a tote or carry-on without the bulk of a terry beach towel.Will the crinkle texture wash out?No. The crinkle comes from the weave and the pre-washing, not from pressing. It relaxes slightly with use but stays part of the fabric, so there is no need to iron the towel.Is it absorbent enough to use after a shower?Yes. The 100% Turkish cotton muslin absorbs water quickly despite its light weight and dries much faster than terry, so it works as a bath wrap as well as a beach towel.How big is it?It measures 35 x 71 in (90 x 180 cm) plus the hand-twisted fringe, one piece per pack. That is larger than a standard US bath towel and big enough to wrap around the body or share on the sand.Will the stripes fade?The stripes are woven in with dyed yarn, not printed, so they do not peel or crack. Wash cold on a gentle cycle and line dry to keep the stripes and the ivory ground clear.See all muslin peshtemals, the full peshtemal collection, or muslin towels for the bathroom.Handwoven in Denizli, Turkey, where weaving has 2,500 years of heritage, by women weavers across three generations.OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certifies that the product meets the standard's limit values for harmful substances.