500gsm 100% Cotton Ring Spun Institutional / Hotel Towels
500gsm ring spun cotton hits the balance most hotels and institutions land on: absorbent and soft enough for guests to notice, without the slower drying time of our heavier ranges. Face cloths through to bath sheets in two bath sheet sizes, tiered pricing from single piece to bulk boxes.
Key Features
- 500gsm, 100% cotton, ring spun yarn for softness and absorbency
- Bath sheets stocked in two sizes: 90×150cm and 100×150cm
- Suits hotels, spas, gyms, holiday lets and Airbnb properties
- Tiered bulk pricing — the more you buy, the more you save
Ring spinning is the detail that separates a towel that feels genuinely soft from one that just says "500gsm" on the label. The process twists the cotton fibres tighter and more evenly than open-end spinning, which is what gives ring spun cotton its characteristic softness and why it holds that feel through repeated commercial washing rather than roughening up after a season.
At 500gsm, that construction shows up as a towel with real absorbency — enough to dry a guest properly first time, without tipping into the longer drying times that come with 600gsm and above. That balance is why this is one of our most reordered institutional lines: hotels, spas and holiday lets that have tried both lighter and heavier weights tend to settle here.
Bulk packaging runs from single pieces for sampling through to boxes designed for full property refits, with the same tiered pricing structure across the range — reorder cost drops as volume goes up.
Specifications
| Item | Dimensions (Imperial) | Dimensions (Metric) |
|---|---|---|
| Face Cloth | 12" × 12" | 30 × 30cm |
| Hand Towel | 20" × 33" | 50 × 85cm |
| Bath Towel | 28" × 51" | 70 × 130cm |
| Bath Sheet | 35" × 59" or 39" × 59" | 90 × 150cm or 100 × 150cm |
| Weight | 500gsm |
| Composition | 100% cotton, ring spun |
| Colour | White |
| Wash care | Machine washable |
Care Instructions
Wash with similar colours in warm water, mild detergent, no fabric softener or bleach. Tumble dry on low heat or air dry.
Why Buy
Ring spun yarn is the specific reason this range holds its softness through commercial laundering rather than roughening up the way open-end cotton does after repeated washing — a real construction difference, not a marketing description. Two bath sheet sizes mean you're not forced into one size across a whole property if your rooms need different coverage.
FAQs
What's the actual difference between ring spun and standard cotton?
Ring spinning twists the fibres tighter and more consistently than open-end spinning, producing a smoother, softer yarn that holds up better to repeated commercial washing.
Why do you stock two bath sheet sizes?
90×150cm and 100×150cm suit different room setups and guest expectations — some properties standardise on the larger size for premium rooms and the smaller for standard rooms. Our towel sizes guide has the full breakdown.
How does 500gsm compare to your 400gsm institutional range?
Our 400gsm range dries faster and suits higher-turnover settings. 500gsm adds noticeably more absorbency and a softer feel, at a marginally longer drying time — most mid-market and boutique hotels prefer 500gsm for guest-facing rooms.
What pack sizes are available for a full refurbishment?
From single piece through to bulk boxes across face cloths, hand towels, bath towels and both bath sheet sizes — call 01204 653023 for a custom quote on large-volume orders.
Can Ltd companies pay on terms?
Yes, via iwocaPay — up to £30k credit over 30 days or 3 months interest-free. Call 01204 653023 to set this up.
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