Shanghai General Textile specializes in high-end hotel linens, supplying hotel hand towels and related textile products to hotels, resorts, boutique guesthouses, spas, hospitals, and professional cleaning service providers. We assist clients in selecting the ideal materials, fabric weights, dimensions, colors, weaving techniques, and packaging options—tailored to specific project positioning and operational budgets—while offering comprehensive customization services ranging from sample approval to mass production. Whether you require standard white hotel hand towels or products featuring branded embroidery, custom woven labels, and bespoke packaging, we provide expert procurement advice to meet your project's specific requirements.
-
Add to Inquiry
-
Add to Inquiry
-
Add to Inquiry
What is the Hand towel?
Hotel hand towels are frequently used linen items found in guest bathrooms, public restrooms, spas, wellness centers, gyms, and vacation rental accommodations. Beyond their functional role in drying hands and cleaning, they directly shape guests' initial impressions regarding hygiene, comfort, and attention to detail. Consequently, when sourcing hand towels, hotels should look beyond unit price and comprehensively evaluate factors such as absorbency, softness, wash durability, whiteness retention, dimensional stability, hem integrity, and the ability to secure long-term restocking.
Why choose our high-quality hotel Hand towels?
High-quality raw materials
Our hotel hand towels are crafted from high-quality cotton, offering a soft, gentle feel against the skin. They remain soft even after repeated industrial laundering. Free from fluorescent whitening agents, they are safe and non-irritating for guests' skin.
Resistant to washing and durable
Hotel linens undergo frequent daily industrial laundering; our hand towels have passed professional commercial wash tests, retaining their fluffy, thick pile—without thinning or shedding loops—and maintaining secure, intact hem stitching even after 200 high-temperature machine wash cycles, ensuring a longer service life.
Personalized customization service
We can flexibly customize the size(Standard size: 35x75, 40x80 cm), weight(400-700GSM), logo(Embroidery, jacquard, printing), color(Pantone color card), and packaging(Individually packaged in plastic bags, cotton bags, and gift boxe).
Common types
-
White Hotel Hand Towels
White hand towels are a common choice for hotel guest rooms. Their clean, simple aesthetic allows them to coordinate seamlessly with white bath towels, bathrobes, and bed linens, creating a unified look for the hotel's textile offerings; additionally, the white color makes it easy for housekeeping staff to inspect for cleanliness. These towels can be styled with features such as plain satin bands, jacquard borders, or minimalist logos, making them suitable for the vast majority of hotels.
-
Luxury White Hand Towels
Luxury white hotel hand towels prioritize softness, a substantial feel, aesthetic details, and the overall guest experience. These towels may feature a fuller pile structure, refined dobby borders, jacquard weaving, or branded embroidery, making them ideal for five-star hotels, boutique resorts, executive floors, and high-end spas.
-
Embroidered Hand Towels
For hotel chains and branded guesthouses, hand towels can be customized with embroidered logos, jacquard designs, or sewn-on woven labels. International hotel brands such as Hilton, Crowne Plaza, and Marriott have all partnered with us for custom embroidered hand towels.
-
SPA Hand Towels
SPA hand towels are commonly used in beauty salons, spas, massage rooms, sauna areas, and locker rooms. Their design prioritizes a soft feel, high absorbency, a sense of cleanliness, and durability for frequent use and laundering. Depending on the specific area of use, these towels are available in white, light shades, or custom colors, with varying sizes distinguishing their roles in facial treatments, hand drying, hot compresses, and service procedures.
Material

100% Cototton
100% Cotton is one of the most common materials for hotel towels. Cotton fibers have the natural property of absorbing moisture, and at the same time can provide a soft and comfortable touch.
Cotton Blend
Blended products can be adjusted—in terms of fiber ratios—to balance water absorbency, softness, durability, drying speed, and cost; they are suitable for commercial projects requiring a balance of cost-efficiency and performance, such as certain budget hotels.
Microfiber
Microfiber is characterized by its light weight, rapid water absorption, and quick-drying capabilities. It is suitable for use in gyms, sports venues, at events, and in cleaning services. If your specific needs prioritize lightweight portability and fast drying, microfiber towels are an excellent option to consider.
Bamboo Fiber
Bamboo fiber towels are soft and gentle on the skin, moisture-wicking and breathable, antibacterial and odor-resistant, lightweight and quick-drying, as well as eco-friendly and sustainable; they are ideal for hotels, spas, gyms, and high-end hospitality settings.

Product Specification
| Standard hotel face towel | Luxurious hotel face towel | Budget hotel face towel | |
| Fabric | 16S 100% Cotton | 32S 100% Cotton | 21S Polyester Cotton |
| Size | 35x75cm | 40x80cm | 35*75cm |
| Weight | 150g | 180g | 120g |
| GSM | 500-600 | 600-700 | 400-500 |
| Color | White/Custom | White/Custom | White/Custom |
| Logo | Embroidery/Jacquard/Printing | Embroidery/Jacquard/Printing | Embroidery/Jacquard/Printing |
Application
Hotel guest room
Guest room bathrooms are the primary setting for hotel hand towels. Specifications should be determined based on factors such as vanity size, towel bar dimensions, folding methods, and the quantity allocated per room. White or light-colored towels help create a clean, uniform aesthetic, while styles featuring satin bands or simple embroidery can enhance the overall presentation of the linens.
Spas, Hydrotherapy Centers, Beauty Salons
Spas and beauty salons prioritize softness, a skin-friendly feel, a pristine appearance, and a sense of ritual in their service. Services such as facials, hand wiping, hot compresses, and massages may require hand towels in varying sizes or colors to allow staff to distinguish between them quickly. Premium offerings can incorporate branded embroidery, jacquard detailing, or custom packaging to reinforce brand identity.
Gym
Gym towels are typically subject to frequent use. Key factors to consider when purchasing include quick-drying capabilities, wash durability, lightweight design, and ease of storage. Suitable options include lightweight pure cotton or microfiber towels; if a large branded logo is required, printing techniques can also be considered.
Precautions for use
- New handkerchiefs may retain small amounts of loose fibers or odors from the finishing process during production, packaging, and transportation; they should be washed before first use.
- It is best to wash white hotel hand towels separately or with other white hotel linens. Avoid washing them with dark-colored items to minimize the risk of color transfer.
- Avoid using excessive amounts of detergent and fabric softener, as this can cause residue buildup and reduce the absorbency of the terry fibers.
- Before washing, separate the towel from items prone to snagging, and avoid using sharp tools to remove packaging or adjust the loops.
- Folding and storing hand towels before they are completely dry may lead to unpleasant odors or mold growth, and could compromise their performance during subsequent use. Ensure towels are thoroughly dry after washing and store them in a dry, well-ventilated, and clean area.
- The hotel housekeeping department should regularly inspect hand towels and promptly discard any that meet the criteria for replacement.
Process

- Quality inspection of cotton yarn raw materials
- Terry fabric weaving
- Mercerization and bleaching
- Preshrinking and high-temperature heat setting
- Customer logo embroidery
- Finished product quality inspection
FAQ
Q1: What material are hotel hand towels usually made of?
A: The most common material for hotel hand towels is 100% pure cotton; however, cotton blends or microfiber may also be selected depending on the specific usage scenario.
Q2: What GSM is suitable for hotel hand towels?
A: Different hotels have different requirements. A weight of 500–600 GSM is suitable for most standard hotels, while 650–700 GSM is better suited for high-end hotels and spas; 350–450 GSM is more appropriate for settings with high turnover rates, such as gyms.
Q3: Can the hotel logo be customized?
A: Yes. For the hotel hand towels, you can choose from options such as embroidery, jacquard weaving, or woven labels for the logo. Before full-scale production, we will confirm the logo size, placement, thread color, and sample appearance with you.
Q4: Why are hotel hand towels usually white?
A: White offers a clean, tidy, and professional visual effect, while also making it easy for hotel staff to check for stains and assess cleanliness.
Q5: Can I get a sample first?
A: Yes, we can provide free stock samples, custom-made samples; please contact us.
Q6: What is the MOQ for custom embroidered logo hand towels?
A: Pure white hand towels (in stock) with embroidered logo; MOQ is 25 pieces.
Q7: Is this hand towel suitable for washing in industrial washing machines?
A: Yes, our hand towels are suitable for high-temperature industrial and commercial laundry equipment used in hotels.
Q8: What are the standard sizes for hotel hand towels?
A: Usually 35x75cm, 40*80cm. Size can be customized.
Q9: What files are required for a custom embroidered logo, and is the mockup provided free of charge?
A: You simply need to provide a clear logo image or file; we will create an embroidery mockup and layout plan for free. Production begins only after you have confirmed the details, and there are no additional design fees.
Q10: What are the delivery lead times for in-stock items and custom-made products, respectively?
A: We have ample stock of hand towels available for immediate shipment within 2–5 business days; the production lead time for custom embroidered versions is 5–9 business days; and large-scale full-container orders can be prioritized to ensure timely delivery.
Q11: Are there exclusive preferential policies for long-term hotel purchasing partners?
A: Yes. Long-term partners, hotel chains, and large-scale linen wholesalers are eligible for exclusive benefits, including tiered volume discounts, priority order scheduling, complimentary after-sales maintenance, and priority compatibility support for new products.
Q12: Can hand towels have custom packaging?
A: We offer personalized packaging customization, with options ranging from individual OPP bags and cotton pouches to premium gift boxes. Custom shipping carton markings are also available, making these solutions ideal for hotel amenity kits and branded gift shipments.
Q13: Do you support on-site factory audits and on-site goods inspections?
A: Once bulk production is complete, on-site inspection or inspection by a third-party agency is supported; shipment takes place only after the goods pass inspection.
Q14: Can you provide a complete range of hotel linen products?
A: Yes,. We are a one-stop manufacturer of hotel linens. In addition to hand towels, we supply a complete range of products—including bath towels, face towels, bath mats, bathrobes, bed sheets, duvet covers, and pillowcases—that can be shipped as a coordinated set, helping clients save on the costs associated with managing multiple suppliers.
How To Cooperate With Us?
Consulting customer service
Choose fabric
Determine specification
Design and plate making
Production processing
Qualilty inspection
Product packaging
Delivery of bulk goods
Our certificate




Factory Display
Our factory has an automation production workshop, automated aseptic workshop, has 20 years experience in Linen production. 350 sets machine, 40000 square metres, 350 workers. In 2019, Shanghai Trade Department was set up to provide better products and services to our customers.




We're well-known as one of the leading hand towel manufacturers and suppliers in China. We warmly welcome you to buy or wholesale high quality hand towel at competitive price from our factory. For customized service, contact us now.
Customized 34 76 hotel towels, 34 76 hotel towels manufacturers, Plain Dyed Hand Towel


