1. What are the common sense about towels?

High-quality towels need to be accompanied by correct maintenance methods to maintain their soft feel and water absorption, as well as to maintain the hygiene of the towels.

High-quality towels are most afraid of moisture and low temperature. If the towel is kept in a humid and cold environment for a long time, the towel will easily become hard, reducing the softness and water absorption (it is difficult to return to the best condition even after washing). At the same time, the humid environment can also easily breed bacteria, affecting the hygiene of the towel.

So, how to properly maintain towels? 1. After buying a towel for the first time, you should wash it before using it. After initial washing and drying, the newly purchased towels can reach their optimal fluffy, soft and absorbent state.

The initial cleaning can also remove fibers, fine dyes and other impurities attached to the surface of newly purchased towels. Pay special attention to drying thoroughly after cleaning.

Thoroughly dry towels provide maximum fluff, softness and absorbency. Sunbathing is a good way to dry, environmentally friendly and disinfectant.

It is also good to use a dryer when there is not enough sunlight or the temperature is very low. The dryer can also give the towels an extra fluffy effect. 2. Used towels must be "hanged up". Moisture is the "enemy" of high-quality towels.

Used towels will retain a lot of moisture, so they must be hung on the towel rail so that the towels can dry as quickly as possible and reduce the growth of odors and bacteria. If possible, you can install an electric towel bar at home to speed up drying, prevent wet towels from producing odors and breeding bacteria, and keep towels warm and soft and fluffy.

3. Frequent cleaning and drying. Water absorption is one of the important attributes of towels. The good water absorption and water storage properties of various types of towels are due to a layer of annular terry covered on the surface of the fabric. The height of the terry is closely related to the quality of the towel.

Under other conditions being equal, towels with more and taller loops have better water absorption, are softer and thicker, and have a longer service life. When washing cotton towels, avoid overheating the water and drying them for a long time.

When drying, tumble drying in the machine can make cotton towels fluffier and softer, while hanging drying cannot achieve this effect. It is best not to expose it to the sun or use ultra-high temperature heat sources to force dry it. Excessive temperature will damage the cotton fibers and reduce the feel and service life.

Use a small amount of detergent to make towels softer. Avoid pouring detergent directly onto towels, as detergent residue will cause the towels to harden, and minimize chlorine bleach.

Do not use fabric softener frequently and in large amounts, otherwise it will affect the water absorbency of the towel. Also wash dark towels separately from light ones.

Avoid washing towels with clothing that contains zippers, hooks or buttons, as these items can damage the towel loops. Do not wash towels and clothing together. The terry fabric will wrap up the light and soft fabrics in it.

4. Use of softener Using softener can increase the soft feel and fluffy feel of the towel. However, the softener will remain on the surface of the towel fibers, which will affect the water absorption of the towel.

If you want to achieve a fluffy feel without sacrificing water absorbency, you need to use a "moderate amount" of softener. Generally speaking, half of the "recommended dosage" on the softener product packaging can achieve good softening effects.

5. Regarding "lint loss", just like pure cotton cloth will "shrink", pure cotton towels will "lint", especially when washed for the first time. The lint loss rate is also stipulated in the national standards, and the lint loss rates of different grades of products such as high-quality products, first-class products, and qualified products are also different.

Generally speaking, the "fluffier" towels are more likely to shed lint. Therefore, using a dryer to dry and using softeners and other methods to improve the fluffiness will generally increase lint loss to a greater or lesser extent.

But in general, high-quality towels will not cause annoying lint.

2. How to identify pure cotton towels

The first quality issue of towels: The quality of towels is mainly reflected in the following aspects, 1. Weight, the cost of towels is based on weight As a basis, the heavier it is, the higher its cost, and of course the quality will be better. 2. Raw materials: The material of the towel is nothing more than polyester, pure cotton, bamboo fiber and wood fiber. Their cost difference is not very big, but the technical requirements There are some differences. Polyester and cotton have poor water absorption and will harden over time. Pure cotton feels good, but is not solid and cannot be used for a long time. It is easy to break. Bamboo and wood fibers absorb water well. However, the cost is much higher. , there is not much difference in use from ordinary towels, unless it is for special needs, such as beauty needs. Now I will tell you the difference between pure and mixed cotton and how to identify real silk and imitation silk fabrics 1. Product number: The product number is from 5 The first digit of these 5 digits from left to right is "1" for all silk fabrics (including mulberry silk and spun silk).

2. Price: The price of pure silk fabric is about double that of chemical fiber and simulated silk satin. 3. Appearance: The appearance of silk fabric is elegant and soft, like the luster of pearls; it feels soft, smooth, elastic, and easy to wrinkle; the appearance of imitation silk is not as soft as silk, more dazzling, feels crisp, prone to creases, and not easy to wrinkle Restoration.

4. Silk fibers will burn slowly and shrink into a ball when exposed to fire. When burning, they will emit the smell of burning hair. Without an open flame, they will form brittle dark brown particles after burning; imitation silk fabrics will burn when exposed to fire. If there is a flame, hard glue will be produced on the edge after burning. Pure cotton woven fabric is a textile made of cotton as raw material and made of warp and weft yarns intertwined vertically and horizontally through a loom.

Pure cotton fabrics are divided into: ① Natural white cloth: ordinary cloth, fine cloth, coarse cloth, canvas, twill gray cloth, original color cloth. ② Colored cloth: There are vulcanized blue cloth, vulcanized ink cloth, Shilin blue cloth, Shilin gray cloth, colored poplin, various colors of khaki, and various colors of Chinese cloth.

③ Printed cloth: It is cloth printed and dyed with various colors and patterns. Such as: plain printed fabric, printed twill, printed serge, printed Zhigong.

④ Yarn-dyed fabric: It is a fabric that is dyed with yarn or thread and then woven on a machine, such as checked cloth, sheet cloth, flannel, thread, decorative cloth, etc. Characteristics of pure cotton fabrics: ① Hygroscopicity: Cotton fiber has good hygroscopicity. Under normal circumstances, the fiber can absorb moisture from the surrounding atmosphere. Its moisture content is 8-10, so when it comes into contact with human skin, it will The person feels soft but not stiff.

If the humidity of cotton cloth increases and the surrounding temperature is high, all the moisture contained in the fiber will evaporate and dissipate, keeping the fabric in a water balance state and making people feel comfortable. ② Moisturizing properties: Because cotton fiber is a poor conductor of heat and electricity, the thermal conductivity is extremely low, and because cotton fiber itself has the advantages of porosity and high elasticity, a large amount of air can accumulate between the fibers, and air is a poor conductor of heat and electricity. , Therefore, pure cotton fiber textiles have good moisture retention, and wearing pure cotton fabric clothing makes people feel warm.

③ Heat resistance: Pure cotton fabrics have good heat resistance. When the temperature is below 110°C, it will only cause the water on the fabric to evaporate and will not damage the fibers. Therefore, pure cotton fabrics can be worn at room temperature. Washing, printing and dyeing have no effect on the fabric, thus improving the washability and durability of pure cotton fabrics. ④ Alkali resistance: Cotton fiber has greater resistance to alkali. Cotton fiber will not be damaged in an alkali solution. This property is conducive to washing, disinfecting and removing impurities after consumption. It can also be used to clean pure cotton textiles. Carry out dyeing, printing and various technological processes to produce more new varieties of cotton fabrics.

⑤ Hygiene: Cotton fiber is a natural fiber. Its main component is cellulose, as well as a small amount of waxy substances, nitrogen-containing substances and pectin. Pure cotton fabrics have been tested and practiced in many aspects. There is no harm or negative effects when the fabric comes into contact with the skin. It is beneficial to the human body when worn for a long time and has good hygienic performance.

Chemical fiber is a general term for textile fibers that are obtained by using natural polymer substances or synthetic polymer substances and processing them through chemical processes.

Classification ① Man-made fiber: It is the largest produced variety among chemical fibers. It is made of natural polymer materials containing cellulose or protein, such as wood, bagasse, reed, soybeans, cheese, etc., as raw materials, and is processed chemically and mechanically.

For example: artificial cotton, rayon, artificial wool, tiger kapok, rich cotton. ② Synthetic fiber: Synthetic fiber is a major category of chemical fiber. It is a by-product of the petrochemical industry and the coking industry.

For example: polyester, nylon, polyester, vinylon, polypropylene, chlorine, etc. are all synthetic fibers. Blended fabric: Blended chemical fiber fabric is a textile product made of chemical fiber mixed with other natural fibers such as cotton, silk, linen and other natural fibers.

For example: polyester cotton cloth, polyester wool gabardine, etc. Towels are an indispensable item in daily life. Perhaps because it is too common, people are generally too casual about the use, selection, and placement of towels. As everyone knows, if you use towels incorrectly, it will reduce your quality of life and even affect your health.

Scientific experiments have proven that coins, bedding textiles, and towel products are the three major indirect transmission media of disease infection. So, what should you pay attention to when purchasing and using towels? We asked HOLA’s life experts to introduce you to the common sense you should know in this regard.

Types of Towels There are many types of towel products. According to the use, they are divided into: bath towels, face towels, hair drying towels, kitchen towels, beach towels, children's towels, air-conditioned room towels, etc.; According to the styles, they are divided into: spiral, cut velvet, plain color, printing, and can also be added A variety of craftsmanship including satin rails, satin edges, embroidery, appliqués, whiskering, and inlays. Good towels are made of exquisite materials, with fine seams, and are exquisite, durable, and durable.

Key points when purchasing towels: 1. The texture should be pure cotton; 2. The water absorption should be good. If a good-quality towel has water droplets on it, it can be quickly absorbed. If used to wipe hands and face, it can quickly dry the water and remove dust and dirt; while a low-quality towel will be slippery when wiped on the face, will not absorb water, and will not remove dirt. ; 3. Check the factory location.

Towel packaging boxes with guaranteed quality will be clearly marked with: manufacturer, place of origin, phone number, trademark, execution standards, washing method, etc. Many fake and inferior products will also have 100 cotton marked on their labels. In fact, they are mixed with a considerable proportion of chemical fibers. This type of low-quality ordinary chemical fiber is cheaper than cotton yarn, but it is not breathable, has poor water absorption and drainage, and is prone to pilling. Use it to wash your face, it will damage your skin.

3. What are the characteristics of pure cotton towels

Pure cotton towels 1. Hygroscopicity: Cotton fiber has good hygroscopicity. Under normal circumstances, the fiber can absorb moisture to the surrounding environment. It absorbs moisture from the atmosphere and has a moisture content of 8-10, so when it contacts people's skin, it makes people feel soft but not stiff.

If the humidity of cotton cloth increases and the surrounding temperature is high, all the moisture contained in the fiber will evaporate and dissipate, keeping the fabric in a water balance state and making people feel comfortable. 2. Moisturizing: Because cotton fiber is a poor conductor of heat and electricity, the thermal conductivity is extremely low, and because cotton fiber itself is porous and has high elasticity, a large amount of air can accumulate between the fibers, and air is a poor conductor of heat and electricity. , Therefore, pure cotton fiber textiles have good moisture retention, and wearing pure cotton fabric clothing makes people feel warm.

3. Heat resistance: Pure cotton fabrics have good heat resistance. When the temperature is below 110°C, it will only cause the water on the fabric to evaporate and will not damage the fibers. Therefore, pure cotton fabrics can be worn at room temperature. , washing, printing and dyeing, etc. have no effect on the fabrics, thus improving the washability and wearability of pure cotton fabrics. 4. Alkali resistance: Cotton fiber has greater resistance to alkali. In an alkali solution, cotton fiber will not be damaged. This property is beneficial to washing, disinfecting and removing impurities after consumption. It can also be used to clean pure cotton textiles. Carry out dyeing, printing and various technological processes to produce more new varieties of cotton fabrics.

5. Hygiene: Cotton fiber is a natural fiber. Its main component is cellulose, as well as a small amount of waxy substances, nitrogen-containing substances and pectin.

Pure cotton fabric has been tested and practiced in many aspects. It has no harmful effects or negative effects when the fabric comes into contact with the skin. It is beneficial to the human body when worn for a long time and has good hygienic performance.

The disadvantage of cotton is that it is prone to lint. A new type of high-count and high-density cotton emerging on the market eliminates these worries.

According to reports, this kind of cotton with a tight structure is soft, comfortable and resistant to washing. After many years of use, it remains delicate and smooth, does not form lint, and does not shrink or fade.

4. How to maintain pure cotton towels

Through research and experiment testing, towels are often damaged due to moisture, infrequent washing and drying, infrequent disinfection, irregular replacement, and multiple people using one towel. Using one towel multiple times will produce a lot of bacteria.

The correct way to use towels is closely related to human health, especially skin diseases. Therefore, experts from the research team proposed the following scientific and correct ways to use towels: 1. Develop the habit of drying towels and dry them in time after use. Do not hang them in bathrooms with high humidity for a long time to avoid providing conditions for bacterial growth; 2. Maintain towels. Make it a habit to wash and dry towels frequently. Choose neutral detergent for washing to ensure the softness of the towels. Wash them cleanly and dry them thoroughly; 3. Towels cannot be used for a long time, let alone "indefinitely", and should be replaced regularly. For towels, a reasonable renewal time is 3 months. If they cannot be renewed regularly, the towels need to be disinfected and sterilized to extend the use time appropriately.

4. Put an end to "one towel for multiple people" and "one towel for multiple uses". Family members cannot use the same towel at the same time, especially adults and children. Towels and personal towels should be strictly separated for different uses such as face washing, bathing, and foot washing to effectively cut off bacterial cross-infection pathways.

5. What are the characteristics of pure cotton towels

It has strong hygroscopicity and a large shrinkage rate, about 4 to 10 2. Alkali-resistant but not acid-resistant.

Cotton cloth is extremely unstable to inorganic acids. Even very dilute sulfuric acid will damage it. However, organic acids are weak and have almost no destructive effect. Cotton cloth is more resistant to alkali. Generally, dilute alkali has no effect on cotton cloth at room temperature, but under the action of strong alkali, the strength of cotton cloth will decrease.

Cotton cloth is often treated with 20% caustic soda solution to obtain "mercerized" cotton cloth. 3.

Light resistance and heat resistance are average. Cotton fabric will be slowly oxidized in sunlight and atmosphere, causing its strength to decrease.

Cotton cloth will be damaged by long-term high temperature, but it can withstand short-term high temperature treatment of 125~150℃. 4.

Microorganisms have a destructive effect on cotton fabrics, which is manifested in their intolerance to mold. 5.

Hygiene: Cotton fiber is a natural fiber. Its main component is cellulose, as well as a small amount of waxy substances, nitrogen-containing substances and pectin. Pure cotton fabric has been tested and practiced in many aspects. It has no harmful effects or negative effects when the fabric comes into contact with the skin. It is beneficial to the human body when worn for a long time and has good hygienic performance.

6. How to choose pure cotton towels

Five tips for choosing pure cotton towels: 1. Fluffy texture and soft touch: Such towels give people a feeling of comfort and enjoyment. It feels elastic in the hand, and feels like a spring breeze when it is attached to the face, giving people a lingering feeling. Pure cotton towels should not be dry or hard, so as not to hurt your skin.

2. The pattern is clear, the printing is accurate, full, novel, and full of the sense of the times: in addition to being practical, pure cotton towels are also a kind of art, lifelike, a painting, a decoration, giving people a sense of the times. A kind of spiritual enjoyment, it will not ruin the scenery anywhere in the room. Be careful not to buy shoddy counterfeit products that look like gods, so as not to lower your taste and stain your room. 3. Bright colors: Whether it is a printed or plain towel, as long as the materials are used and the craftsmanship is in place, it must be very bright and give you a sense of freshness at first glance. Do not buy old towels, because these towels are generally simple in craftsmanship and difficult to use. The ingredients are very poor and harmful to health.

4. High water absorption: Pure cotton towels have particularly strong requirements for hydrophilicity. After wiping with the towel, the water will be wiped dry and the dust and dirt will be removed. This requires high-quality cotton yarn and advanced cooking and refining. And printing and dyeing process, perfect testing and inspection methods, towels that are slippery, non-absorbent, and non-decontamination when wiped on the face will affect your quality of life. 5. Fashionable styles and fine production: pure cotton towels can have a variety of different styles, including spiral, cut velvet, plain, and printed, and can also be added with satin rails, satin edges, embroidery, appliqués, beards, and inlays. and other various technological means.

7. What are the characteristics of pure cotton towels

Characteristics of pure cotton towels 1. Hygroscopicity: Cotton fiber material has good hygroscopicity. Under normal circumstances, cotton fiber It can absorb moisture from the surrounding atmosphere, and its moisture content is 8-10, so when it contacts people's skin, it makes people feel soft but not stiff.

If the humidity of cotton cloth increases and the surrounding temperature is high, all the moisture contained in the fiber will evaporate and dissipate, keeping the fabric in a water balance state and making people feel comfortable. 2. Moisturizing properties: Because cotton fiber is a poor conductor of heat and electricity, the thermal conductivity is extremely low, and because the cotton fiber itself has many pores and high elasticity, a large amount of air can accumulate between the cotton fibers, and the air is a conductor of heat and electricity. is a poor conductor, so this cotton fiber has good moisture retention properties.

3. Alkali resistance: This kind of cotton fiber has good resistance to alkali, because cotton fiber will be destroyed in alkali solution, making this kind of cotton fiber beneficial to the treatment of alkali. Contaminated washing will not affect the material of the towel itself. 4. Hygiene: Because cotton fiber is a natural fiber, its main component is cellulose, and it also contains a small amount of waxy substances, nitrogenous substances and pectin.

Pure cotton fabrics have been tested and practiced in many aspects. There is no damage or negative effects when the fabric comes into contact with the skin. It is beneficial and harmless to the human body when worn for a long time, and has good hygienic performance.