Hand Towels
Soft on Contact.
Strong Through Washing.
Hotel hand towels are manufactured at Lottus Home Fashions in the standard 16″×24″ size at 150 GSM - 100% cotton terry construction, soft surface finish, and consistent colour across bulk orders for hotels, hospitals, spas, and guest houses across India.
Fabric
100% Cotton Terry
GSM
150 GSM (Standard)
Dimension
16″ × 24″ + Custom Sizes
Used In
Hotels · Hospitals · Spas · Gyms
A Small Towel with a
Large Role in Hospitality
Hand towels are one of the most frequently replaced items in hotel and hospital linen inventories - each guest contact point requires a fresh, presentable piece. A hand towel that sheds fibre, loses its shape after washing, or shows inconsistent colour across a rack is noticed immediately by guests.
The 150 GSM 100% cotton terry specification at Lottus is selected specifically for hand towel use - lightweight enough for fast drying in high-turnover laundry, absorbent enough for guest satisfaction.
Why 150 GSM for Hand Towels?
150 GSM is the established institutional standard because it balances loop density for moisture pickup with fast drying speeds- keeping laundry extraction costs low.
Guest & Treatment Zones
Hotel Guest Bathrooms
Placed folded on towel rails alongside bath towels - the primary use case for hotel hand towels.
Spa & Treatment Rooms
Used for face and hand drying between treatments - requires consistent softness and non-irritating surface.
Hospital & Clinical Use
Hand towels at clinical washstations and patient ward handwashing points require fast-drying, high-hygiene specification.
Gymnasium & Fitness Centres
Gym hand towels are used for equipment wipe-down and personal use - durability through frequent washing is essential.
Restaurant & Banquet Facilities
Folded hand towels in restaurant washrooms require consistent presentation and colour across a large set.
Guest Houses & Hostels
Budget properties benefit from the cost-efficiency of 150 GSM without sacrificing softness or durability.
Inventory Logistics
Quick Order Quantity Estimator
Calculated at a standard operational baseline of 2 hand towels per room, per day backed by a rolling 3-day laundry rotation cycle.
50 Key Property
300+ Units
Boutique / Compact Base
150 Key Property
900+ Units
Standard Commercial Par
500 Key Property
3,000+ Units
Resort / Multi-Tower Scale
Specification Built
for High-Frequency Use
Hand towels in hospitality are laundered far more frequently than bath towels. The fabric specification is selected to withstand this - absorbent, structurally stable, and colour-consistent across hundreds of wash cycles.
Hand Towel vs Bath Towel - How They Differ
Specification
GSM Weight
Dimensions
Drying Speed
Wash Frequency
Primary Contact
150 GSM
16″ × 24″
Fast - key advantage
Daily / Multiple times
Hands only
350–675 GSM
27″ × 54″ to 30″ × 60″
Slower - heavier weight
Per stay / Per shift
Full body
Specification Sheet
Hotel / Hospital GradeFabric Composition
100% Cotton
Weave Type
Terry Weave - Loop Pile Construction
GSM
150 GSM (Standard) · Custom on Request
Standard Size
16″ × 24″
Custom Sizes
Available - as per buyer specification
Loop Pile
Uniform height across full surface
Colour Options
White, Off-White, Custom Colours
Hem Finish
Reinforced dobby border hem
Shrinkage
Pre-accounted in cut dimensions
Surface Finish
Smooth, soft, no rough texture
Fibre Migration
Controlled - minimal lint shedding
Minimum Order
Bulk Quantities - Contact for MOQ
Supply Type
Direct from Factory, Karur
Fast Moisture Absorption
The 150 GSM terry loop construction absorbs moisture on contact - a requirement for hand towels in guest bathrooms and clinical hand-drying stations.
Quick Dry in Laundry
150 GSM dries faster than heavier bath towels - reducing dryer cycle time and laundry operating cost for high-volume hospitality properties.
Soft, Non-Irritating Surface
The cotton terry surface is maintained as smooth and soft - no rough texture that could irritate sensitive skin on repeated contact.
Stable Dimensions After Washing
Post-wash shrinkage is accounted for in the cut dimensions, so the towel holds its 16″×24" size through repeated industrial laundering.
What Happens When Hand is Dried on 150 GSM Terry
Loop pile contacts moisture
Terry loops create high surface area - moisture is drawn from skin surface into the pile structure on first contact.
Cotton core absorbs
Natural cotton fibres pull moisture inward from the surface loops - the towel continues absorbing after initial contact.
Surface feels dry
The cotton pile releases a perceived dry-surface sensation - guest experience is completed in under 5 seconds of contact.
Six Checks on Every
Hand Towel Batch
Hand towels reach guest contact more frequently than any other linen item. The QC standard at Lottus reflects this - every batch is subject to six verification checkpoints before dispatch clearance is granted.
GSM Batch Verification
Each production batch of hand towels is weighed against the 150 GSM specification. Batches outside the acceptable tolerance are held for review before stitching begins.
Surface Uniformity Check
The full surface of each towel is visually inspected for uneven loop pile height, weaving inconsistencies, or surface defects that would compromise the guest experience.
Absorbency Validation
Sample pieces from each batch are tested for water pickup rate to confirm the terry construction is performing to the hand towel specification.
Dimension Verification
Cut and stitched dimensions are measured post-production. Post-wash shrinkage allowances are incorporated into the cut pattern to ensure delivered size is as specified.
Colour & Hem Inspection
Colour consistency across all pieces in a batch is checked. Hem stitching is verified for uniformity, reinforcement quality, and no loose thread ends.
Pre-Dispatch Count & Clearance
All hand towels are counted and packed under QC supervision. No consignment is dispatched without clearance from the in-house quality control department.
QC Checkpoint Summary - Hand Towels
GSM Weight
Surface Pile
Absorbency
Dimensions
Colour Match
Hem Stitch
All six checkpoints are completed before any hand towel batch is cleared for packing and dispatch.
Why Hotels Source
Hand Towels from Lottus
Hand towels are a high-frequency purchase for hospitality properties. A reliable, specification-consistent supplier at factory-direct pricing makes a measurable difference to linen procurement cost over a year.
Factory-Direct from Karur
Hand towels are supplied directly from the Lottus manufacturing facility in Karur - no intermediary margins. Factory-direct pricing is maintained at all order volumes.
Custom Size & Colour
While 16″×24" at 150 GSM is standard, custom dimensions and colour specifications are accepted. Properties with branded colour schemes can specify their requirement.
100% Cotton - No Polyester
No synthetic blend is used in hand towels at Lottus. 100% cotton is maintained for skin compatibility, absorbency, and laundry performance.
Bulk Capacity - Any Property Size
From a 30-room guest house to a 600-room hotel group - the Lottus manufacturing floor handles bulk hand towel orders at consistent quality and delivery timelines.
Dispatched Across India
Hand towel orders are dispatched from Karur to properties across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and other states. Pan-India supply is operational.
Repeat Order Consistency
Every repeat order of hand towels is matched to the same GSM, colour, and dimension specification as the original. No batch-to-batch variation without buyer approval.
Direct vs Distributor - The Annual Cost Difference for Hand Towels
✅ Ordering from Lottus Direct
Factory-to-property pricing - no distributor layer
Colour and size specification matched exactly each time
Bulk pricing available from the first qualifying order
Same production team handles every repeat order
No MOQ surcharges on standard specification orders
❌ Typical Distributor
Distributor margin added on each order
Limited colour customisation - standard palettes only
Batch inconsistency between repeat orders is common
No direct relationship with the production facility
Minimum order quantities and fixed lead times
From Enquiry to
Towels on Your Racks
Ordering hand towels from Lottus is a direct factory process. The buyer communicates with the production team - not a distributor. Every specification is confirmed, and samples are available before bulk commitment.
Repeat orders are matched to the original specification without renegotiation. The same GSM, same colour, same hem finish - every time.
Call / WhatsApp
9566755655 / 9751453845
lottushomefashionskarur@gmail.com
Head Office
LOTTUS CREATIONS, 84, Vaiyapuri Nagar 2nd Cross, Near Siva Biriyani Shop, Sengunthapuram (PO), Karur - 639002
Share Hand Towel Requirements
Quantity, size, colour, and any custom specifications are shared via phone, email, or the contact form - a direct conversation with the Lottus team, not a distributor.
Specification Confirmation
A specification sheet confirming GSM, size, colour, hem type, and delivery quantity is prepared and agreed with the buyer before production scheduling.
Sample Dispatch (On Request)
A physical hand towel sample at the agreed specification is dispatched for evaluation. Bulk production does not begin until the sample is approved.
Production & QC
Hand towels are woven on the Lottus sulzer looms, stitched in the in-house unit, and cleared through the six-checkpoint QC process before packing.
Packing & Labelling
Finished hand towels are counted, bundled, labelled with product specification, and packed for transit. Packing is completed under QC supervision.
Dispatch to Your Property
The consignment is dispatched from Karur to the buyer's location. Tracking details are shared with the buyer on the day of dispatch.
Properties That Rely on
Lottus Hand Towels
Hotels, resorts, hospitals, and spa facilities across South India are supplied with hand towels manufactured at the Lottus facility in Karur.
150
GSM
Standard Spec
Optimised for hand towel use
100%
Cotton
No synthetic blend
6
pt
QC Checks
Per batch before dispatch
PAN
India Supply
Hotels & hospitals nationwide
“Hand towels from Lottus hold their 16×24 size after repeated washing - a consistent problem we had with our previous supplier has not appeared in over a year of supply from Lottus.”
Kavitha R.
Housekeeping Manager · Business Hotel, Chennai
“The 150 GSM specification was confirmed and delivered exactly as specified across three repeat orders. Colour is consistent across all pieces - no batch variation.”
Mohan D.
Procurement Head · Hospital Group, Coimbatore
“Custom colour hand towels were supplied to our specification for the spa floor. The surface finish and absorbency have met guest expectations consistently.”
Anitha S.
Operations Director · Resort, Ooty
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