Santa Fe Towel
Soft Sand — is sun-washed rather than yellow — a warm oatmeal beige that sits half a step off cream and keeps a white bathroom from reading cold.
- Composition
- 100% long staple combed Turkish cotton
- Size
- Hand Towel 20 × 35 in · Bath Towel 28 × 55 in ·...
- Hand towel: 20 × 35 in / 50 × 90 cm
- Bath towel: 28 × 55 in / 70 × 140 cm
- Bath sheet: 35 × 59 in / 90 × 150 cm
100% long staple combed Turkish cotton
Made in Türkiye in small batches by family-owned businesses with a tradition of textile craftsmanship
Weight
550 grams per square meter — a substantial terry
Certifications
OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Certified free from harmful substances, safe for all skin types
- OEKO-TEX® Certified
- 100% Turkish Cotton
- Made in Türkiye
Wash before first use for best softness and absorbency.
Machine wash cold or warm with like colors. Use mild detergent. Do not bleach. Avoid fabric softeners, as they may reduce absorbency. Tumble dry low or medium, or air dry.
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The cloth
- 100% long-staple combed Turkish cotton
- 550 gsm
- Substantial terry
- absorbent, and softer with every wash
- OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified
- tested for harmful substances
- Made in Türkiye
- family-owned workshops, small batches
SOFT
LIMITED
The making
Made slowly, in small batches.
The color
The raised weave gives the plain color somewhere to go, so the towel has depth up close and stays quiet from the doorway.
The border layers taupe, ivory and warm earth tones, just enough contrast to make the piece distinctive without turning it into a statement.
The weave
The yarn is combed before weaving, a step that strips out short fibers and leaves the cotton smoother and considerably stronger. Santa Fe then uses a raised textured ground instead of a plain terry pile, which is what gives the cloth its substance and its slight grip against skin. Expect a little crispness on arrival; it relaxes within a few cycles and keeps easing after that.
- Raised textured ground, not flat terry — substance with a light grip
- Geometric woven border in taupe, ivory and earth; fringe knotted by hand
Styling
This is the Santa Fe to buy when the bathroom is already beige and you cannot change it. Builder-grade tile, oak vanities and warm bulbs all sit better beside a warm neutral than beside optic white. Two bath towels folded in thirds, one hand towel at the sink, and the border pattern supplies the only decoration the room needs. Pair with rattan or unglazed stoneware.
Frequently asked
Which size should I order?Hand towel (20 × 35 in / 50 × 90 cm) at the sink, bath towel (28 × 55 in / 70 × 140 cm) for everyday drying, bath sheet (35 × 59 in / 90 × 150 cm) if you prefer to wrap. One bath and one hand towel per person covers daily use; two of each lets a set sit in the laundry.
Does a light color stain easily?Soft Sand is more forgiving than white because it is warm and low in saturation. Keep it away from benzoyl peroxide, which bleaches cotton permanently, and wash oils and lotions out warm rather than hot.
Can it go in the dryer?Yes, on low. Take it out while barely warm and shake it once so the textured ground opens rather than setting flat. Skip fabric softener, which coats the fibers and cuts absorbency.
Also woven in Mauve Stone and Cloud Grey.
Size Guide
Guest Towel — 16 × 24 in
Hand Towel — 20 × 35 in
Bath Towel — 28 × 55 in
Bath Sheet — 35 × 59 in
The Difference is in the Cotton
The Origin
Why Turkish Aegean Cotton Towels Feel Unrivaled.
Grown along Türkiye's Aegean coast, Aegean cotton is prized for its long-staple fibers and naturally smooth hand — the same qualities that make Turkish cotton towels a benchmark for softness worldwide. For Calinea, this premium cotton is the foundation of every bath towel we make.
The Fiber
Long-Staple Cotton Fibers, Built to Last.
Long-staple cotton fibers spin into smoother, stronger yarns with less bulk than standard cotton — a cleaner weave and a silkier surface that holds up wash after wash.
The Feel
Highly Absorbent, Sustainably Grown Cotton.
Aegean cotton creates plush, highly absorbent bath towels without the heaviness of standard terry cloth — sustainably grown and finished without harsh chemicals.
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