{"product_id":"kassatex-atelier-800-gram-towels","title":"Kassatex Atelier 800-Gram Turkish Towels | 800 GSM Combed Aegean Cotton | Four Sizes","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKassatex Atelier 800-Gram Turkish Towels: The Heaviest Thing We Sell\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e800 grams per square meter. For context, most hotel towels sit between 400 and 600, and both our Hammam and Pergamon towels are 650. This is a genuinely dense towel — 100% combed Aegean Turkish cotton, woven in Turkey, in four sizes including the only bath sheet in our range. It exists for one moment in a sauna routine, and it's very good at it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat 800 GSM Actually Buys, and What It Costs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore cotton means more absorbent capacity per pass and a substantially better hand feel. It also means slower drying, more weight when wet, and a longer dryer cycle. Both of those are true at once. For a towel used once and hung up, heavier is straightforwardly better. For a towel used four times across a session, it isn't — and we'd rather tell you that than sell you the wrong thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Towel Waiting Outside\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is what you reach for after your last round or when you climb out of the plunge. Water left on your skin after cold immersion keeps stealing heat long after you're out of the tub, which is why people shiver far longer than they expect. Getting it off in one pass is the highest-leverage move in the rewarming phase, and 800 GSM of combed cotton does exactly that. Keep it dry, keep it outside the room, and let a lighter towel do bench duty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere Our Other Towels Win\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorth being direct, because the range now has four distinct positions. Peshtemal is flat-woven with no pile — lightest, fastest-drying, the face cloth and the travel towel. Hammam is 650 GSM waffle-terry, built for turnover, and it's the better bench towel. Pergamon is 650 GSM conventional terry with a Pima blend, the softest of the group. Atelier is the heavyweight. Buy this one for drying off, not for sitting on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCombed Aegean Cotton Matters More at This Weight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAegean cotton grows in western Turkey and produces long fibers. Combing removes the short ones mechanically before spinning, so only the long fibers make it into the yarn. That means less lint, less pilling, and better structure over hundreds of wash cycles. At 800 GSM there's simply more fiber in the towel, so fiber quality compounds — a heavy towel made from poor cotton sheds and mats far faster than a light one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Bath Sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e34\" × 66\" — four inches wider and ten inches longer than the bath towel, and the only bath sheet in our Kassatex range. At this weight it's enough to wrap fully and stay wrapped through the rewarming phase, because 800 GSM holds heat about as well as it holds water. Fair warning: it's a substantial thing to launder and it takes a real dryer cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEight Colors, and a Practical Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite, Aluminum, Batik Blue, Chalk, Cielo, Marble Tan, Gold, and Marine Green — the widest range we carry. For a sauna room specifically, mid-tone or darker is the practical choice, since hard water and repeated use eventually cause mineral staining that White and Chalk will show and Marine Green, Batik Blue, or Aluminum will hide. Marble Tan and Gold read warmest against cedar or hemlock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCertified for Skin That's Wide Open\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOEKO-TEX MADE IN GREEN, certificate M24MBKYB7 — the broader of the two OEKO-TEX labels, covering testing against 1,000+ harmful substances plus verification of the production facilities themselves. Heat raises skin permeability, and a towel is in contact with a large area of that skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOne Thing That Ruins Towels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenzoyl peroxide and hydrogen peroxide bleach cotton on contact and leave permanent orange or white blotches. Both are common in acne treatments, whitening products, and some cleansers. Kassatex calls this out specifically, and it's the most common way good towels get ruined. If you use products containing either, keep a dedicated dark towel for your face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy from Sauna Republic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSauna Republic is an authorized Kassatex dealer — your purchase includes expert guidance from our specialists on which towel weight suits which job, how many a setup actually needs, color matching, and monogramming, plus financing options. Free shipping on textile orders over $100. We serve both homeowners and commercial clients — spas, hotels, bathhouses, fitness centers, and wellness studios receive dedicated project support with multi-unit pricing, bulk ordering, and custom monogramming with a property's mark. We're available 7 days a week at (302) 273-0861 or customercare@thesaunarepublic.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Kassatex Atelier towel in the size and color selected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare and content label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTowels are sold individually rather than as sets, so you can build the mix your setup needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Add-On\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonogram personalization (+$10 per item) — added at checkout. Personalized items are final sale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWeight \u0026amp; Fiber\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e800 GSM\u003c\/strong\u003e — the heaviest towel we carry, 150g above our mid-weights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% Combed Aegean Turkish Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e — long-staple, low lint, resists pilling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Absorbency Per Pass\u003c\/strong\u003e — strips a cold plunge off you in one wipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHolds Heat as Well as Water\u003c\/strong\u003e — useful through the rewarming phase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for the Dry-Off\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBath Sheet at 34\" × 66\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — the only bath sheet in our Kassatex range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSewn-In Hanger Loop\u003c\/strong\u003e — bath towel hangs fully open, which matters most at this weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDobby Border\u003c\/strong\u003e — finished band at each end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour Sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bath Sheet, Bath Towel, Hand Towel, and Washcloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColor \u0026amp; Personalization\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEight Colorways\u003c\/strong\u003e — the widest range in our towel collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonogramming Available\u003c\/strong\u003e — $10 per item, and dense terry takes embroidery well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCertification \u0026amp; Sourcing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOEKO-TEX MADE IN GREEN\u003c\/strong\u003e — certificate M24MBKYB7 with facility and substance verification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTested Against 1,000+ Substances\u003c\/strong\u003e — matters on heat-opened skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Turkey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFiber \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiber Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% combed Aegean Turkish cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 800 GSM (dense, heavy weight)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeave:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terry with dobby border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHanger Loop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sewn in on bath towel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBath Sheet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34\" × 66\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBath Towel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30\" × 56\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand Towel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18\" × 28\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWashcloth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13\" × 13\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIntended Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary:\u003c\/strong\u003e drying off after a cold plunge, shower, or final sauna round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBath sheet:\u003c\/strong\u003e wrapping through the rewarming phase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUsable as a bench towel\u003c\/strong\u003e, though a lighter weave dries faster between rounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot recommended for steam rooms\u003c\/strong\u003e — dense terry soaks through in saturated air\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColorways:\u003c\/strong\u003e White \/ Aluminum \/ Batik Blue \/ Chalk \/ Cielo \/ Marble Tan \/ Gold \/ Marine Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachine wash cold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry on low to medium heat — allow a longer cycle at this weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not bleach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid cleansers containing benzoyl peroxide or hydrogen peroxide — both permanently bleach cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFabric softener not recommended — it coats terry loops and destroys absorbency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHang fully open with airflow — essential at 800 GSM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCertifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOEKO-TEX MADE IN GREEN:\u003c\/strong\u003e certificate #M24MBKYB7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Turkey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur specialists are available 7 days a week to help with which towel weight suits which job, how many your setup needs, color matching, monogramming, or any other questions. 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