Reading a Pestemal Spec Sheet
A pestemal spec sheet should include product name, size without fringe, GSM or weight per piece with tolerance, fibre content, yarn, weave, colours (Pantone), edge finish and fringe length, shrinkage and colour fastness requirements, labels, packaging, carton details and certifications. It becomes the reference for samples, production and quality control.
A spec sheet turns your towel idea into numbers a manufacturer can produce and check. It should cover size, weight, fibre, weave, colours, edges, performance, branding and packing. Use the template below.
Key fact: if something is not on the spec sheet or the approved sample, it is not agreed.
What should a towel specification include?
Copy and adapt this template:
| Field | Example entry |
|---|---|
| Product name / code | Beach pestemal, classic stripe |
| Size (without fringe) | 100 × 180 cm, tolerance ±2 cm |
| Weight / GSM | 220 GSM (≈ 396 g/pc), tolerance ±5% |
| Fibre | 100% cotton (or GOTS organic / GRS recycled %) |
| Yarn | Count and ply as approved on sample |
| Weave | Flat weave / diamond / honeycomb / jacquard |
| Colours | Pantone references per stripe |
| Edge finish | Hand-knotted fringe, 10 cm / hemmed |
| Shrinkage | Max % after 3 washes at 40°C |
| Colour fastness | Minimum grade to washing |
| Labels | Woven brand label, care label (languages) |
| Packaging | Folded, band, polybag / box |
| Barcode | EAN / UPC on band or tag |
| Carton | Pieces per carton, max carton weight |
| Certifications | OEKO-TEX Standard 100, GOTS, GRS as required |
| Reference | Approved sample dated … |
The example values are illustrations, not recommendations.
Why does each field matter?
Size and GSM define cost and feel – see sizes and GSM. Fibre and certifications define what you may claim – see certifications. Shrinkage and fastness define performance – see shrinkage and yarn-dyed vs piece-dyed. Labels, packaging and cartons define how goods arrive – see labels and packaging.
What are the most common mistakes?
- Size given including fringe.
- No tolerances.
- Colours described in words, not Pantone references.
- No reference to the approved sample.
What should you do next?
- Fill in the template for each product.
- Send it with your sample request – see ordering samples.
- Update it with the approved sample details before bulk.
Key takeaways
- The spec sheet is the written standard for your order.
- Include size, weight, fibre, weave, colours, edges, performance and packing.
- Add tolerances.
- Link it to the approved sample.
- Pestemal.com is a Denizli, Türkiye based pestemal manufacturer and works from a written specification for every order. See also quality control.
Every order in Denizli runs from a written specification agreed with the buyer and the approved counter-sample. Our quality checks measure production against both.
Frequently asked questions
What should a towel specification include?
Size without fringe, GSM or weight with tolerance, fibre, yarn, weave, colours, edges, shrinkage, colour fastness, labels, packaging, cartons and certifications.
Should towel size include fringe?
No, state size without fringe and fringe length separately.
Why are tolerances needed?
Textiles vary slightly; tolerances define what is acceptable.
How do I specify colours?
With Pantone references, confirmed on a physical sample.
Who prepares the spec sheet?
Buyer and manufacturer agree it together before sampling and update it after approval.