Care Guide

Every fluffy, sumptuous Christy towel is made to last. You can do your part to help them stay in their best shape by properly caring for them.

Here are some tips and tricks to help extend the lives of your towels, but always check the care labels attached to your Christy products to make sure that you're looking after them the right way.

It’s best practice to wash your new towels before you use them, because the first wash will make them a little more absorbent (meaning they'll dry you more quickly).

After use, drape your towels over a bar or hook instead of folding them - the extra surface area exposed to air will mean that they dry more quickly, which is what you want. Bacteria thrive in warm, moist environments, so minimising dry time also minimises bacterial growth (so less chance of a musty towel).

Wash your towels every three days. Separate out your colours and wash like with like. Be mindful of the items you include in the wash, as zippers, hooks, and velcro can snag the loops, damaging the towel.

Begin by pretreating stains, then wash your towels in cool water on a delicate cycle. Avoid using fabric softeners as they build a film up over time that makes your towels less absorbent.

Before you put your towels in the dryer, shake each one out. It keeps them from twisting into a ball, reduces drying time, and helps stop wrinkling.

When your towels eventually wear out there are many ways to repurpose them around your home. Consider cutting them up into cloths for dusting and cleaning or using them for a craft project.

If your towels are just gently worn, you may be able to donate them to a housing shelter. If they are a bit worse off, many animal shelters will take donations of old towels. In either case, call ahead and ensure that your chosen charity is willing and able to take the donation before you turn up.

If you're keen on recycling, check with your local council as some collect textile waste. Alternatively, you can drop off your old towels at a local recycling point.