A bathrobe is a wardrobe staple that adds comfort and that is why it can truly be called a perfect comfort essential. If your favorite thing is to snuggle up in a robe after a long bath or just to slide in as part of your morning routine, you can count on your spa robes to give you that extra comfort you crave for especially during chilly weather conditions. Robes should be made from high-quality materials if you want them to last for years and that is why it’s important to find one that is truly worth your investment.
Apart from being a transitional garment that you wear after a bath, you can use robes to add an extra layer of warmth over your house clothes. Terry cloth is an absorbent material and is a perfect choice if you want to use it in place of a towel. If you own a robe made of high-quality material you will feel relaxed as you go about your daily routine in the house.
Choosing the Best Type of Fabric for Spa Robes
There are different types of fabric options with various textures and weights. The common materials you will find are satin, Egyptian cotton, silk, cotton waffle weave, fleece, and Turkish cotton. Various factors such as texture preferences, seasons and absorptions will determine the type of fabric you choose. Micro Plush spa robes are great for chilly weather but warm seasons will do best with satin and waffle knit materials.
The material you choose for a robe will also depend on how you intend to use the robe. If you want to use a robe to keep yourself dry after a shower, then choose Egyptian cotton or terry cloth. If you need a robe to keep warm, the flannel would be a great option. If you want a robe to lounge or laze around a hotel or spa, then silk or satin would be an ideal choice.
The Difference between Turkish Cotton and Egyptian Cotton
These two types of materials are very popular bathrobe materials and they are of high-quality fabric often used in spas. The one thing that sets them apart is absorbency. Egyptian cotton fibers can be spun into dense absorbent threads and they are long. These absorbent threads pull moisture away from the body.
On the other hand, Turkish cotton fibers have long thin threads and these are less absorbent compared to Egyptian cotton. However, they become fluffier over time and thus they are great material if you are looking for long-term use.
The length of the bathrobe will differ. Men’s robes will fall to the ankle while women’s robes will have more length options from mid-thigh to ankle.
Organizing Different Fabrics
Folded spa wear made of linen will absorb moisture and therefore store these away from humid areas such as the laundry room.
The wood on your wardrobe should either be finished or painted. Unfinished wood can leave yellow stains on hanged or folded items. You also need to avoid exposing fabric to hooks and hangers which could rub on fabrics.
The kind of storage you choose should work for you. Dispose of any items that you don’t need or are worn out, stained or damaged. Items that you often use should be at arms’ reach and those that are rarely used should be stored on higher shelves. This way you will always have a new looking robe to wear if you want to step out in style after a shower or when going to a spa.
Choose Robes, Gowns Wisely
If you choose your spa wear wisely you will save money in the long run. Your choices will involve esthetics as well as practicalities. If you will be laundering your spa robes on commercial laundry then you would want to avoid delicate fabrics because the high heat will eventually damage it.
If you will be washing your robes at home you can choose robes of more exotic and even fragile fabrics. Luxuriously and thick fabrics such as terry velour robes will require a big dryer. Heavy robes take longer to dry and therefore choose such fabrics while bearing this factor in mind.
Velcro can be damaging to your fabrics and it is notorious for picking up hair. Always remember to close Velcro before laundering. Take extreme caution when dealing with dark colors. In order to avoid the dye bleeding into other items separate dark colored fabrics when washing them. Frequent washing of dark colors may result in a little fading so it would be advisable to obtain a sample before you buy the full stock. You may start testing with this first and see what happens after laundering an item for a few weeks.
Robes that are made of 100% cotton are the best since they are very absorbent and can last for a long time without being worn out or torn.
Types of Fabric
- Acrylic: garments made of acrylic can be washed or dry-cleaned. Let these dry on a hanger that has no rust. If you need to iron then use moderately warm iron.
- Cotton: this type of material can be easily laundered even at high temperatures. It is safe to use chlorine bleaches on white A higher heat setting will be needed if you want to dry cotton and it does not scorch easily.
- Microfibers: microfibers can be dry-cleaned or machine washed. Over-dying might result in wrinkles; use a moderately warm iron
- Polyester: items that are made from polyester can either be machine washed or dry- cleaned. You can add fabric softener to your final rinse.
It is also vital to know how to deal with common spa stains which often ruin your robe when you least expect it. For instance, to remove paraffin, crumble off the excess, and then rub it with ice. Place the stained area between many paper towels and press with a warm iron. Do this repeatedly to achieve desired results.