15 Ways to Use a Pestemal Beyond the Beach
A pestemal can be used as a beach or bath towel, sarong, scarf, picnic blanket, throw, tablecloth, baby wrap or blanket, gym or yoga towel, travel towel, spa or hammam wrap, headscarf or hair towel, kitchen towel, curtain, wall hanging and gift wrap. Its light, fast-drying flat weave makes it one of the most versatile textiles.
A pestemal is much more than a beach towel. Because it is light, flat-woven and quick-drying, it works as a wrap, throw, tablecloth, blanket and travel towel. For retailers, this versatility is a strong selling point.
Key fact: multi-use is the reason pestemals sell across beach, bath, home and travel categories.
What can you use a Turkish towel for?
| # | Use | Suitable size |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beach towel | 90×170 – 100×180 cm |
| 2 | Bath towel | 90×170 – 100×180 cm |
| 3 | Sarong or pareo | 90×170 – 100×180 cm |
| 4 | Scarf or shawl | Lighter, smaller pieces |
| 5 | Picnic blanket | 150×200 cm |
| 6 | Sofa or bed throw | 150×200 – 200×240 cm |
| 7 | Tablecloth | 150×200 cm and up |
| 8 | Baby wrap or light blanket | Smaller sizes |
| 9 | Gym or yoga towel | Hand to standard size |
| 10 | Travel towel | Standard size |
| 11 | Spa or hammam wrap | Standard to XL |
| 12 | Hair towel | Hand towel |
| 13 | Kitchen and tea towel | Hand towel |
| 14 | Curtain or wall hanging | Large sizes |
| 15 | Gift wrap (furoshiki style) | Any |
See the sizes guide.
How can retailers use this versatility?
Show several uses in product photos and on displays, cross-merchandise in beach, home and travel sections, and create bundles such as a pestemal plus a throw. See how to fold and display pestemals.
Which pestemal is best for home décor uses?
Larger sizes and heavier weaves – oversized flat weave, jacquard or honeycomb – drape well as throws and tablecloths. See weave types.
Key takeaways
- Pestemals work as towels, wraps, throws, tablecloths and blankets.
- Size decides the best use.
- Larger sizes suit home décor.
- Multi-use helps retailers sell across categories.
- Pestemal.com is a Denizli, Türkiye based pestemal manufacturer producing sizes from hand towels to 200×240 cm. See also gym, yoga and travel and baby pestemals.
We produce pestemals in Denizli from hand-towel size up to 200×240 cm, so one range can cover towel, throw and tablecloth uses. All sizes can be customised.
Frequently asked questions
What can you use a Turkish towel for?
Beach and bath towel, sarong, scarf, picnic blanket, throw, tablecloth, baby wrap, gym and travel towel, spa wrap and more.
Can a pestemal be used as a blanket?
Yes, larger sizes such as 150×200 cm and 200×240 cm work well as light blankets and throws.
Can a pestemal be a tablecloth?
Yes, oversized pestemals make attractive tablecloths.
Is a pestemal good for travel?
Yes, it is light, compact and dries quickly.
Which size is most versatile?
100×180 cm works for most towel and wrap uses.