Wholesale Towels UK – Soft and Luxury Bath Towels Supplier

Supply your place with grade wholesale towels and wholesale bath towels from Thornton Mills. As an UK textile maker and direct B2B supplier we give high performance absorbent Terry bath towels made to last daily industrial washing while keeping softness, shape and pile volume.

Whether you need quantities of bath towels for 4 star and 5 star hotels, small B&Bs, commercial linen hire, sports clubs or medical centers our selection provides low cost-per-wash efficiency and quick UK delivery.

Why Choose Thornton Mills for Commercial Towels?

• Factory Direct Prices: Remove middlemen by getting wholesale manufacturing prices.
• Strong Laundry Performance: Made with stitched lock-rim edges and ring-spun cotton threads to stop fraying during tough washes.
• Optimized. Absorbency: Designed pile heights that mix comfort with fast drying times.
• OEKO-TEX Approved: textiles that follow strict European safety rules.
• Fast UK Shipment: Stock with our 50,000+ sq ft UK warehouse.

Our Wholesale Towel Lines

Look at our commercial towel groups made for different hospitality and leisure areas:

• Cordoba 100% Cotton Towel (450 GSM): Classic 450 GSM combed cotton towels with great pile absorbency and fast drying for mid-range hotels, guest houses and medical places.
• Sasanian Economy Leisure Towel (450 GSM): Strong 450 GSM 80/20 polycotton towels made for leisure places, gyms and pools.
• Sweat Gym Towel (380 GSM): Small 30x100cm 380 GSM light towels made for drying and easy washing in sports clubs.
• Rope Header Bath Sheet (500 GSM): 100x150cm 500 GSM luxury bath sheet with a traditional rope border for high-end guest bathrooms.

Uk Towel Size Rules

Choosing towels means knowing UK size rules, GSM density and thread types.

Important Technical Details

1.  Pile Thickness (GSM):

• 380 – 450 GSM: Mid-weight range that gives fast water release and low energy use for washing.
• 500 GSM: Heavyweight ring-spun cotton pile that gives more softness for luxury guest rooms.

2. Cotton Fiber Options:

• Turkish vs. Egyptian vs. Ring-Spun Combed Cotton: While Egyptian cotton has fibers and softness Turkish cotton has good absorbency but commercial ring-spun combed cotton gives the best mix of strength, softness and resistance to chemical washing.

3. What is Terry Towelling?

• Terry fabric uses loops on both sides made from thread. These loops increase surface area to pull water away from the skin quickly.

Commercial Buying Matrix

Collection Name	Fabric Composition	Weight (GSM)	Size / Style	Ideal Property / Use	Primary Commercial Benefit
Cordoba	100% Combed Cotton	450 GSM	Standard Bath Size	Hotels, B&Bs, Serviced Units	Fast washing cycle, strong edge construction.
Sasanian	80/20 Polycotton Mix	450 GSM	Commercial Bath Towel	Leisure Clubs, Gyms, Pools	High strength and fast water release.
Gym Towel	100% Pure Cotton	380 GSM	30 x 100 cm	Fitness Centers, Sports Clubs	light, low drying cost.
Rope Header	100% Ring-Spun Cotton	500 GSM	100 x 150 cm Bath Sheet	Boutique Hotels, Spas	coverage with fancy rope border.

FAQ

What size is a bath towel in the UK?

In the UK a regular commercial bath towel is 70 x 137 cm to 70 x 140 cm. This size-to-weight balance gives guest coverage and fits standard laundry machines.

What is the difference between a bath towel and a bath sheet in the UK?

A UK bath towel is usually 70 x 137 cm, which is easy to store and wash. A bath sheet, like our 100 x 150 cm Rope Header range is much bigger giving body coverage for 4-star and 5-star hotel guests.

Which is better for hotel towels: Egyptian cotton?

Both are fibers but long-staple combed cotton and ring-spun cotton blends are most used in commercial areas. They offer absorbency without being too heavy or keeping too much water making drying costs low.

What GSM is best for hotel towels?

For hotel bath towels 450 GSM to 500 GSM is best. 450 GSM towels, like the Cordoba line, balance softness and quick washing while 500 GSM towels offer a soft feel for executive suites.

Where can I buy bath towels in bulk in the UK?

Trade buyers can get amounts of towels directly from Thornton Mills’ UK warehouse. Buying factory-direct gives access, to prices, trade accounts and fast UK delivery.

Ask for Sample Swatches and Wholesale Prices

Give your bathrooms quality long-lasting bath towels directly from Thornton Mills. Talk to our trade sales team today to ask for free sample towels get volume discount price lists or start a trade account.

Trade Sales Direct: 01274-299-227

Email Orders and Questions: [email protected]

UK Fulfillment Center: Unit 1-A, Nile House, Pump Street, Blackburn, BB2 1PG UK