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ZigZagZurich Artist Wool Blanket Collection 2026

ZigZagZurich Artist Wool Blanket Collection 2026

September 25, 2026

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ZigZagZurich featured in the magazine Das Einfamilienhaus

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Bath Towel Size Guide: Face Cloth, Hand Towel, Bath Towel or Bath Sheet?

Bath Towel Size Guide: Face Cloth, Hand Towel, Bath Towel or Bath Sheet?

A Practical Guide to Towel Dimensions, Uses and Complete Bathroom Sets

Two Organic Cotton Colourways Available in the Same Four Verified Sizes

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Two Organic Cotton Colourways Available in the Same Four Verified Sizes

The White organic cotton towels and Sage organic cotton towels offer the same current size sequence: washcloth 30 × 30 cm, guest towel 30 × 50 cm, hand towel 50 × 100 cm and bath towel 100 × 150 cm. A full-set option combines these four formats in one colour. Their product pages describe 100% long-staple organic cotton, 700 GSM terry with extra-combed loops, double-stitched hems, OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification and weaving in Portugal. These are verified ZigZagZurich measurements, not universal industry standards. Check the live selector before ordering because names, variants and availability can change.

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Bath Towel Size Guide: Face Cloth, Hand Towel, Bath Towel or Bath Sheet?

Towel Names Vary, Measurements Decide

Face cloth, washcloth, guest towel, hand towel, bath towel and bath sheet are useful shopping labels, but they do not define one international set of dimensions. A 100 × 150 cm towel may be called a bath towel by one brand and a bath sheet by another. ZigZagZurich currently calls its 100 × 150 cm format a bath towel. Compare centimetres first, then imagine the textile in use. A 30 × 30 cm square suits face and cleansing routines. The 30 × 50 cm guest towel fits a small basin. The 50 × 100 cm format gives hands and hair more area and works on a standard rail. The 100 × 150 cm format is designed for body drying and generous wrapping. The organic towel collection lets shoppers select each size or a coordinated full set.

Four Sizes, One Coordinated Palette

Build the Set Around Daily Use

Start with people and routines, not a fixed bundle. For one person, two body towels allow one to be used while the other is washed, with two hand towels and several small cloths rotated more frequently. For two people, separate body towels can be identified by colour, while guest and hand formats stay coordinated. A family needs enough replacement capacity without overloading rails, cupboards or the washing machine. In a guest bathroom, the 30 × 50 cm size is compact and easy to replace between visitors; a clearly available 50 × 100 cm towel gives more flexibility. At the same 700 GSM, a larger towel contains much more fabric than a smaller one, so it usually needs more hanging space, drying time and laundry capacity. GSM describes fabric mass per square metre, not the total weight or the only measure of quality. The towel GSM guide explains that distinction in detail.

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Measure the Room and the Routine

Before ordering, measure the usable width and height of each rail, hook and shelf. A 100 × 150 cm bath towel needs enough open length to dry without remaining doubled into a dense bundle. Check that the lower edge will clear the floor and that a nearby shower wall or door will not trap damp fabric. Measure the cupboard depth and count how many clean towels can be stored without heavy compression. Then consider the washing machine: four 700 GSM body towels use far more drum capacity than four guest towels, even though the GSM number is identical. Write a quantity plan by user and function. A practical starting point is two body towels and two hand towels per regular user, plus small cloths according to frequency, with dedicated guest pieces stored separately. Adjust for laundry frequency, drying conditions, children, hair routines and available space. Review the current organic towel collection before purchase, and follow the sewn label and the organic cotton towel care guide after purchase. Size solves only part of the decision; a useful set must also dry, store and wash comfortably in the real room.

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