The Journal

Notes on cotton,
craft and trade.

Editor's Pick · Bath Towels·6 min read

Inside our bath towels: 520 GSM and 450 GSM, explained

Our 30×60 / 600g / 520 GSM and 36×72 / 750g / 450 GSM bath towels are built for different rooms. A practical guide to choosing between density and drape for hotels, retail and private label.

July 2026

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Hand Towels·Jun 2026·4 min read

The 16×24 hand towel, at 600 GSM

Why our densest weave sits on the smallest format — and what 150 grams of ring-spun cotton does for a vanity or a service counter.

Face Towels·Jun 2026·4 min read

12×12, 540 GSM: the face towel done properly

Fine terry, 50 grams, and a colour range built for spas, salons and hospitality amenity sets.

Craft·Jun 2026·5 min read

Ring spun and zero twist: two cotton technologies

Both ring-spun and zero-twist technologies are excellent choices for 100% cotton towels. Here is how each one works, and what it means for softness, absorbency and finish.

Private Label·May 2026·7 min read

Building a private-label towel programme from MOQ 500

Size customisation, logo embroidery and colour matching — how a first order with PathareInternational actually runs.

Bath Towels·May 2026·4 min read

The 36×72 bath towel: larger format, lighter GSM

Why the 750g / 450 GSM oversized bath towel works for hotel suites, spas and resorts that want extra coverage without extra weight.

Notes on cotton,craft and trade.