The right towel isn’t just a bathroom essential, it’s a small, everyday luxury. Soft against your skin, beautifully crafted, and made to last, a quality towel elevates the simplest routines into moments of comfort and care.
Whether you’re refreshing your linen cupboard or seeking the perfect gift, here’s what to look for when choosing your next towels.
The Best Towel Materials to Love
Organic Cotton: Gentle, absorbent, and kind to the planet, the perfect everyday staple.
Turkish Cotton: Lightweight and beautifully soft, with longer fibres for a spa-like feel.
Egyptian Cotton: Plush, durable, and luxuriously thick — ideal for those who love a little extra indulgence.
Bamboo: Naturally antibacterial, breathable, and odour-resistant, perfect for humid climates.
Linen-Cotton Blends: Quick-drying with a rustic, textured charm that only gets softer with time.
Weaves That Make a Difference
The way your towel is woven changes everything, from how quickly it dries to how it feels against your skin.
Terry Cloth: Ultra-absorbent and sumptuously soft, the classic choice.
Waffle Weave: Lightweight, quick-drying, and effortlessly stylish (perfect for everyday use).
Zero-Twist Cotton: Silky soft and impressively absorbent, with a smooth, luxurious finish.
Ribbed Weave: Textured for a gentle exfoliation and fast drying times.
A Closer Look: Rustic Waffle Hand Towels
If you’re after a towel that’s as beautiful as it is practical, our Mama and Tochter Rustic Waffle Hand Towels are such a lovely choice.
Made from 100% organic cotton, they’re soft, breathable, quick to dry, and naturally hypoallergenic, designed with everyday living (and loving) in mind. They’re also OEKO-TEX® certified (no nasty chemicals here) and GOTS certified (the global gold standard for organic textiles), so you can feel good about what’s touching your skin.
Stone-washed for that perfectly relaxed texture and extra absorbency, these towels bring a little rustic charm to your daily rituals — and they just keep getting softer over time.
Available in a beautiful palette of earthy hues:
🪶 Blue – $19.95
🪶 Light Grey – $19.95
🪶 Dusty Pink – $19.95
🪶 Light Rust – $19.95
🪶 Large Light Olive – $19.95
🪶 Small Natural – $16.95
🪶 Small Light Olive – $16.95
How to Care for Your Towels
A little extra care keeps your towels looking (and feeling) beautiful for years to come:
- Wash in cold or warm water to protect fibres.
- Skip the fabric softeners — they coat the fibres and reduce absorbency.
- Tumble dry on low, or line dry for an even softer feel.
- Wash towels separately to prevent lint transfer.
Everyday Comfort, Made to Last
A well-chosen towel does more than dry, it wraps you in comfort, care, and a little everyday luxury. Discover Nest & Bird’s collection of handpicked towels, crafted with love, sustainability, and timeless style in mind.