How to identify the quality of towels? Everyone uses towels every day. Every product has its pros and cons, and towels are no exception. Here I will discuss with you the quality problems of towels, and Towel maintenance issues. 1. 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. The heavier the towel, the higher the cost, and the quality will of course be better. 2. Raw materials: The materials of towels are nothing more than polyester cotton, pure cotton, bamboo fiber and wood fiber. Their costs are not very different, but there are some differences in technical requirements. Polyester and cotton have poor water absorption and will become hard over time. Pure cotton It feels good, but it is not solid and cannot be used for a long time. It is easy to break. Bamboo fiber absorbs water better than the other two, but the cost is much higher. It is not much different from ordinary towels, unless it is for special needs, such as beauty care. need. 3. Now let me tell you the difference between pure cotton and mixed cotton: 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. 2. Pure cotton fabrics are divided into ① Natural white cloth: ordinary cloth, fine cloth, coarse cloth, canvas, twill gray cloth, and original color cloth. ② Colored cloth: vulcanized blue cloth, vulcanized ink cloth, Shilin blue cloth, Shilin gray cloth, colored poplin, various colors of khaki, 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 fabric, 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. 3. 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 it contacts human skin. , making 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 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 are not harmful to the fabrics when worn, used, washed, printed and dyed at room temperature. The effect is to improve the washability and wear resistance 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, and there are also 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 irritation 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 obtained through chemical processing using natural polymer substances or synthetic polymer substances. 4. Classification ① Man-made fiber: It is the largest produced variety among chemical fibers. It is made of natural polymer substances 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, Fuqiang 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. 5. Blended fabrics Blended chemical fiber fabrics are textile products made of chemical fibers mixed with other natural fibers such as cotton, wool, silk, linen and other natural fibers. For example: polyester cotton cloth, polyester wool gabardine and other towels are indispensable products 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? The following introduces the common sense that everyone should know in this regard.

6. There are many types of towel products, which are divided according to their uses: bath towels, face towels, hair drying towels, kitchen towels, beach towels, children's towels, air-conditioned room towels, etc.; according to their styles, they are divided into: spiral, cut velvet, plain, For printing, you can also add satin fringes, satin edges, embroidery, appliqués, whiskers, inlays and other techniques. Good towels are made of exquisite materials, with fine seams, and are exquisite, durable and durable. 7. Pay attention to the following points when purchasing towels: 1. The texture is pure cotton; 2. The water absorbency 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 be marked with 100% cotton 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. , using it to wash your face will irritate the skin, and it is not easy to wipe clean when used to wipe furniture and other items. There will be water stains on the surface of the items. What's more serious is that some manufacturers also use some banned dyes, which contain phenylalanine, a carcinogen. Therefore, to buy towels with guaranteed quality, you should go to some specialized stores or department stores to purchase them; 4. Know some methods of identifying the quality of towels. The first thing is to look at the appearance. Whether it is a printed or plain towel, as long as the materials are used carefully and the craftsmanship is perfect, the color must be brighter, giving you a sense of freshness at first glance, and the pattern is clearly printed, the loops are even, and the seams are neat; avoid buying ones with faded colors. Towels, this kind of towels generally have simple craftsmanship and poor materials, or even cut corners, which is harmful to health; secondly, it depends on the feel. High-quality towels are soft to the touch, fluffy and elastic in the hand; avoid buying towels that feel dry and hard; in addition, they smell. Qualified towel products should have no odor. 8. New towel product bamboo fiber towel: It has strong toughness, soft texture, antibacterial and mite removal, heat-clearing and detoxifying, strong skin-friendly, natural and environmentally friendly. Bamboo fiber is known as "breathing ecological fiber" because of its good air permeability, hygroscopicity, unique resilience and instant water absorption; Colored cotton towel: Colored cotton is also known as "plant cashmere". When the cotton bolls mature, they can directly produce cotton of various colors such as yellow, brown, and brown. These colors are completely formed naturally. There is no need to use chemical dyes during the processing. Therefore, the wax on the fiber surface is not eliminated, and the finished product The colors give people a soft, natural, calm and mellow visual experience. The natural color of colored cotton ensures the "green zero pollution" of the entire production process of colored cotton fabrics from planting to processing, and avoids harm to the human body. 9. Use common sense when buying towels and knowledge when using them 1. Do not use new towels directly. New towels should be washed with water before use. This is because when towels are displayed in shopping malls, they may have been touched by many consumers, and it is unhygienic to use them directly. 2. Used towels should be washed, dried, and then used to meet hygienic and health requirements. If they are not used If it is washed and dried and then reused, or even shared by multiple people, the chances of bacterial transmission will greatly increase and may lead to cross-infection. Our country's health organization has also issued a document advocating that the number of towels used by consumers is three for men and four for women; 3. The place where the towels are placed should be kept ventilated and dry to prevent spots or the breeding of various bacteria and increase the service life of the towels; 4. Do not use bleach to bleach household towels to avoid damaging the skin; 5. Towels should be replaced in time. Any product has a service life. Towels are fiber fabrics and organic matter, and their service life is generally 3 months. Therefore, towels should be replaced in time according to the use time. If the towel becomes moldy or becomes dry and hard, replace it immediately. 6. Everyone must have their own dedicated towel, and configure towel products for different purposes according to needs. Face towels, bath towels, absorbent turbans, sports towels, etc. should be used separately; 7. Towels should be cleaned promptly after use and disinfected once a week. It is best to dry or sun-dry them in time; 8. When the towels become greasy, use salt water wash. 10. Disinfection Tips Towels are often contaminated with human secretions, which contain many pathogenic microorganisms, such as Chlamydia trachomatis, Staphylococcus aureus, Neisseria gonorrhoeae and mold, etc. Therefore, weekly disinfection is recommended. There are several disinfection methods: 1. Steaming and disinfection method. Boil the towel in boiling water for about 10 minutes, then wash it with soapy water, and then it can be used after drying; 2. Microwave disinfection method.

Clean the towel, fold it and put it in the microwave oven. Run it for 5 minutes to achieve the purpose of disinfection; 3. High-pressure steam sterilization method. Put the towel into the pressure cooker and heat it for about 30 minutes to kill most microorganisms; 4. Chemical disinfectant disinfection method. For disinfectants, you can choose a cleaning disinfectant diluted 200 times. Soak the towel in the solution for more than 15 minutes, then take out the towel and rinse it with clean water to remove the remaining disinfectant. After drying, you can use it again with confidence.