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Why We Travel to Turkey For The Highest Quality Textiles
We believe in well made textiles that last. That is why we travel to Turkey to meet with our factories to ensure high quality products. Our factories have been producing towels for generations, and there are centuries of knowledge that goes into each towel. Whether you need 20 or 2000 our factories in Turkey have the capacity to produce thousands of units per day. Each factory has a washing facility to pre-wash our fabrics fabrics to softest perfection. Our main products are Turkish Towels, otherwise known as Peshtemals, Peshkirs and Foutas. We use 100% Turkish cotton and bamboo for our products. We only works with the most reputable dye factories in Turkey that are OEKO-TEX Certified. Our factories use handloom machines and semi-auto loom machines. Our loom machines are suitable for dobby-style peshtemal weave and jacquard-style peshtemal weave. Every step of the production process is carefully monitored for sustainability and comply with the Retail EU standards for environmental sustainability. Not just marketing hype- OEKO-TEX has even tougher standards than the US based laws for textile manufacturing. We've produced several designs for large corporate events and offer customization services. We also offer wholesale pricing to retail stores. Contact us for your next order.
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Our Newest Coverup for Beach, Pool and More
We spent a week in Costa Rica to test out our newest arrival the hooded beach cover up. Here's a quick sneak peak at the unique design that will be available in our Spring 2018 catalog. Traveling with Turkish Towels or "Peshtemals" makes your life more enjoyable in so many unexpected ways. Although there's no amenity the Four Seasons Resort in Papagayo couldn't provide having your own towel and beach tote comes in handy. We found that the hot wet climate of Costa Rica changed frequently during the day and our towels were in constant use on the beach for shade and on the boats they warmed us from the cool ocean winds. Thin by design our stylish beach bags came in handy to carry our gear on our adventure eco tour to Diamante. We got a little wet Galloping along the beach on our horses but our beach bags dry dried quickly and packed up tight for easy road trips around the Papagayo Peninsula. Here's a few more reasons our customers love our towels " I love how thin and stylish they are compared to fat terry towels ..." " They dry out quickly and don't get all musty smelling ..." " Love your towels they take up less place when packing ..." " The sand easily shakes off my towel after a visit to the beach ..." " My Riviera Turkish towel totally covers me, it makes a perfect sarong ..." " I use my towel as a scarf when it gets chilly..." " Compared to terry towels they get softer after the wash... " " I like that you support marine organizations - way to go Riviera Towel Co."
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The Riviera Towel Co. Supports The European RETAIL FORUM for Textile Sustainability
Ok, here it is in a nut shell. Producing Textiles is one of mankind's oldest and largest endeavors. Unfortunately some practices are not sustainable and hurt the earth. We believe we can be part of the solution, by sharing some simple but key ways to help lessen our impact on the planet. 1. Dry your towels on a line in the sun. Not only will they smell like a ray of sunshine they'll save you money from expensive gas/electric dryers. 2. Support companies that have an Oeko-Tex certification for sustainable textile production methods. (Like Us :) 3. You don't need to wash your towel after every use. Really your not that dirty, because you just took a shower :) So reuse, reduce and recycle when you can. Here's the RF Paper that supports larger industry initiatives that we require our suppliers support when manufacturing our towels. ISSUE PAPER N° 11 The textile industry is the world’s oldest branch of consumer goods manufacturing. It is a diverse and heterogeneous sector which covers the entire production chain of transforming natural and chemical fibres (such as cotton, wool, and oil) into end-user goods, including garments, household goods, and industrial textiles. In terms of intensity of trade, textile and clothing is the world’s second-biggest economic activity ($353 billion in 2001)1 and account for 7% of world exports2 . While a hundred years ago the majority of textile production was concentrated in Europe and North America, today, the bulk of textiles and clothing is manufactured in Asia, particularly in China and India. Despite this shift, the textile sector remains an important part of the European manufacturing industry. According to the latest structural data available, in 2006 there were 220,000 companies employing 2.5 million people and with a turnover of €190 billion. The textile and clothing sector accounts for 3% of total manufacturing value added in Europe3 . Textiles are heavily intertwined with environmental, social and governance issues. In the past, efforts of producers and retailers have primarily focused on improving the social aspects of textiles e.g. establishing fair working conditions, setting social standards, establishing minumum wages, ensuring occupational safety, imposing a ban on child and forced labour, etc. Over the years, however, there has been growing concern about the environmental impacts of textiles. According to the EIPRO study4 , clothing alone is responsible for 2 to 10 % of the EU’s lifecycle environmental impacts. This results in textiles coming fourth in the ranking of product category which cause the greatest environmental impact, just after food & drinks, transport and housing. The precise environmental impact of textiles varies significantly depending on the type of fibre the garment is made from. However, generally speaking they include5 : energy use, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, nutrients releases (leading to eutrophication) and ecotoxicity from washing (water heating and detergents) and dying of textiles; energy use, resource depletion and GHG emissions from processing fossil fuels into synthetic fibres, e.g. polyester or nylon; significant water use, toxicity from fertiliser, pesticide and herbicide use, energy use and GHG emissions associated with fertiliser generation and irrigation systems related to production of fibre crops, e.g. cotton; http://www.unep.fr/shared/publications/other/WEBx0008xPA/textiles.pdf 2 http://www.forumforthefuture.org/sites/default/files/images/Forum/Projects/FashionFutures/FashionFutures_2025_FINAL_SML.pdf 3 http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/sectors/textiles/index_en.htm 4 http://ec.europa.eu/environment/ipp/pdf/eipro_report.pdf 5 More information regarding the environmental impacts over textiles’ life-cycle and their relative significance can be found in the background and technical report developed for the revision of the EU Ecolabel criteria for textiles available at http://susproc.jrc.ec.europa.eu/textiles/stakeholders.html ISSUE PAPER N° 11 [August 2013] 2 water use6 , toxicity, hazardous waste and effluent associated with the production stage, including pre-treatment chemicals, dyes and finishes. All actors along the supply chain have a role to play in reducing the environmental footprint of textile products. First of all producers, because as explained above, considerable impacts might be generated during the fibre production, dying, printing and finishing; but also consumers as considerable environmental impacts occur during the use phase. For example, most of the energy used in the life-cycle of a cotton T-shirt is related to post-purchasing washing and drying at high temperatures. It is also estimated that consumers, in the UK throw away as much as 1 million tonnes of textiles every year7 . Against this background, many voluntary initiatives to reduce the environmental footprint of textiles, especially for cotton and polyester, have been developed or are in the pipeline8 . The uptake by retailers of the various initiatives in this domaine are high. The “march” towards more sustainable textiles is well underway. SCOPE Either as a raw material, as a semi-finished product or as an end product, textiles are assimilated into, or constitute in their own right, a vast range of products used in different domains and for different purposes. This issue paper will look at the most common textiles sold by retail companies: namely clothing & accessories and interior & decoration textiles such as floor coverings, upholstery, curtains, mattresses, household textiles, etc. This paper will primarily focus on the environmental aspects of textiles. However, unlike previous papers, the social impacts will also be addressed, where relevant. Although the definition of “sustainable textiles” is still open to debate, and considering the relatively high impact that textiles have on the environment during their life-cycle, in the framework of this paper, “environmentally friendlier” textiles will be defined as textiles which minimise negative life-cycle environmental impacts along the supply chain, including production and consumer behaviour (care and disposal of clothing). THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK Most textiles specific EU legislation addresses the issues of imports from low-wage countries, sets standards for textile names or sets standards for the chemical analysis of textile fibres. From an environmental perspective, the most relevant pieces of legislation are chemical related: the most important being REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemical 6 20% of industrial fresh water pollution comes from textiles treatment and dying. In 2009, the world used three trillion gallons of fresh water to produce 60 billion kilogrammes of fabric. It takes 700 gallons of fresh water to make on cotton T-Shirt – 2010 Global Market Report on Sustainable Textiles 7 http://www.forumforthefuture.org/sites/default/files/images/Forum/Projects/FashionFutures/FashionFutures_2025_FINAL_SML.pdf 8 An important initiative in this sector is currently led by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC). More information available at www.apparelcoalition.org/ ISSUE PAPER N° 11 [August 2013] 3 substances) (Regulation (EC) No 1907/20069 ). For textiles produced in Europe, substances incorporated in the textiles, need to be registered. For imported (outside of the EU) textiles, importers need to notify ECHA if the textiles they import contain SVHC (substances of very high concern) in concentration above 0,1% (w/w) if the total annual volume in all products imported is greater than 1 tonne. Consumers also have the possibility to ask retailers if products contain SVHC in a concentration above 0,1%. Other pieces of legislation include the recently adopted Biocides Regulation (Regulation (EU) No 528/2012)10, which establishes the regulatory framework for the making available on the market and use of biocidal products. Unlike REACH and the Biocides Regulation, the Waste Framework Directive (Directive 2008/98/EC)11 specifically refers to textiles. Besides defining the waste hierarchy i.e. prevention, preparation for reuse, recycling, energy recovery and disposal, the directive also calls for end of waste specific criteria for textiles to be developed. For textiles, a number of different voluntary environmental labelling schemes exist on the market. They include the ISO 14024 “Type I” EU Eco-label12, the Nordic Swan and the Blue Angel13 . Other standards address environmental and social criteria along the supply chain e.g. Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS). Under the EU Eco-label, criteria have been developed for textiles (Commission Decision 2009/567/EC14, currently under revision), textile floor coverings (Commission Decision 2009/967/EC)15, footwear (Commission Decision 2009/563/EC)16 and criteria for bed mattresses (Commission Decision 2009/598/EC)17 . Other public and private initaitives establishing environmental and social standards have also been set up and taken up both by producers and retailers. 18 A business-led initiative of relevance is currently being developed by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC). One of the objectives of this initiative is the development of the Higg Index, an 9 http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2006:396:0001:0849:EN:PDF 10 http://eur-lex.europa.eu/JOYear.do?year=2012&serie=L&textfield2=167&Submit=Search&_submit=Search&ihmlang=en 11 http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:32008L0098:EN:NOT 12 http://ec.europa.eu/environment/ecolabel/ 13 ISO 14024 “Type I” ecolabels have the advantage of being voluntary, multiple-criteria based, third party verified, based on life cycle considerations and multi-stakeholders participation. See Retail Forum issue paper on Labelling: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/industry/retail/pdf/labelling_issue%20paper_final.pdf 14 http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2009:197:0070:0086:EN:PDF 15 http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/lexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L2009:332:0001:0016:EN:PDF 16 http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2009:196:0027:0035:EN:PDF 17 http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2009:203:0065:0080:EN:PDF 18 In France, under the framework of Grenelle II law, there has been a pilot experience aimed at developing multi-criteria LCA based indicator to be used for communicating the environmental performance of textile to consumers. The results of the testing have proven the feasibility of such an approach and have been welcomed by both industries and consumers. Retour d’expériences sur la filière textile/chaussure en Alsace, Bourgogne et Lorraine, available at http://www.afnor.org/atlas/europe/france/alsace-lorraine-bourgogne ISSUE PAPER N° 11 [August 2013] 4 indicator based tool for apparel that enables companies to evaluate material types, products, facilities and processes based on a range of environmental and product design choices19 To check compliance with fair working conditions in line with the ILO norms a broad range of social standard schemes were developed by retailers and producers. The most common are summarised under the umbrella of the Global Social Compliance Programme20 . OPPORTUNITIES AND BARRIERS Currently, it is the producers and retailers who are mostly driving the improvements in sustainability of textiles and are also working at raising consumer awareness. There is growing attention towards not only social, but also environmental impacts of textiles; especially for specific kind of products such as children's wear, demand for more environmentally friendlier textiles is continuously increasing. Permanent and quick changes in fashion can be an opportunity for rapid uptake of sustainable garments, but also a barrier since such trends could quickly be replaced by something else. In other areas like interior or underwear innovation cycles are much slower. Opportunities By improving their environmental and social performances, brands can improve their reputation; Linking business to social and environmental projects enables companies to build a strong connection with consumers by involving them in sustainability initiatives; Technological innovation in production processes, along the supply chain which contribute to improve the environmental footprint of processes and which may save costs, enabling the use of more recycled materials i.e. end of life polyester can be recycled into new clothes; There are already well established environmental labels that producers can apply for to prove their superior environmental performances (such as the EU Ecolabel, Blue Angel, Nordic Swan, GOTS). Barriers Complex and global value chains often with low traceability represent an obstacle for producers and brands who want to improve their production patterns; Socially and environmentally friendlier textiles might result in more expensive finished products; The perception of some consumers that sustainable garments are not stylish or fashionable, and that the design and the appearance of eco-clothing is unfashionable and unattractive21; 19 www.apparelcoalition.org 20 www.gscpnet.com 21 http://www.bsr.org/reports/BSR_NICE_Consumer_Discussion_Paper.pdf ISSUE PAPER N° 11 [August 2013] 5 An insufficient consumer demand. Producers and retailers who want to promote more environmentally friendlier textiles need to develop the market; The market for recycled garments and fibres is still weak due to insufficient take-back systems and absence of convenient and reputable drop-off locations for unwanted clothing/textiles in many countries, which results in perfectly useable garments sent to landfill or incinerated; Low knowledge level about strategic sustainability among fashion and textile companies and their suppliers and lack of resources to upgrade and integrate new knowledge and new technologies, especially in small and medium sized enterprises; There are many labels on the market which can lead to consumer confusion. CONCLUSIONS Developing production processes using lower amounts of water, pesticides, insecticides, hazardous chemicals or lower releases of GHG etc. is as important as the measures adopted by retailers and consumers to select such textiles. However, consumer behavior in how they care for and dispose of clothing and other textile products is of equal importance, e.g. selecting the appropriate washing temperatures, taking the right steps to significantly extend the lifetimes and encouraging recycling of garments once they have reached their end of life. These important issues are all areas where retailers can have a high degree of influence22 . Key challenges Continuing to improve the working and social conditions of workers outside the EU, while offering textiles at an affordable price for EU consumers whose purchasing power is declining; Improving the overall environmental footprint of textiles over their entire life-cycle and supply chain; Changing consumer attitudes of buying as cheap as possible and as many as possible; Providing consumers with relevant information concerning the environmental footprint of the textile products, based on harmonized systems at least at European level. What can retailers do? Offer and promote more environmentally friendlier textiles; Demand more environmental and social accountability from producers; 22 See for example the NICE Consumer Report available at: http://www.nordicfashionassociation.com/41193/The%20NICE%20Consumer%20report ISSUE PAPER N° 11 [August 2013] 6 Communicate to consumers the added value of sustainability and inform them on more environmentally friendly behaviour e.g. encouraging the most efficient wash cycle programmes, lower temperatures etc. and how this can help them save money on energy bills and reduce water usage thus lowering overall environmental footprint; Encourage recycling of garments, promoting locally provided clothes banks/bins, etc.; For retailers who provide employees with working clothes, revert to more socially and environmentally friendlier textiles; Include sustainability issue in staff training. What can producers do? Source their suppliers based on their social and environmental performances; Use best practices in technological innovation which contribute to improve the environmental footprint of processes; Substitute hazardous substances with safer substances; Increase information exchange with retailers, provide them with information about the latest innovative solutions that help them address their sustainability challenges/objectives; Support the development of Product Category Rules23 for textiles according to a methodology at least harmonised at European level and use it as a basis for communicating the environmental performance of their products both in B2B and B2C; Develop and offer more environmentally friendlier textiles24 ; Promote the use of more sustainable fibres like organic cotton, recycled fibres, etc.; Engage in research about new fibres and materials with lower environmental impacts compared to natural fibres; Improve care labels on products, and together with retailers increase focus on consumer communication to promote responsible care; Encourage the reuse/recycling of old clothes and textiles to produce new clothes, rather than using raw materials, promote remanufacturing and fashion upgrades; Communicate to consumers their sustainability efforts; Demand their suppliers to implement international social standards e.g. ILO standards. What can policy makers do? 23 As set out in the Communication from the Commission "Building the Single Market for Green Products - Facilitating better information on the environmental performance of products and organisations", COM/2013/0196 final, http://eurlex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=COM:2013:0196:FIN:EN:PDF 24 See Retail Forum issue paper on Labelling: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/industry/retail/pdf/labelling_issue%20paper_final.pdf ISSUE PAPER N° 11 [August 2013] 7 Encourage initiatives, project innovation etc. and provide incentives for the development and take-up of environmentally friendlier textiles; Lead by example by purchasing environmentally friendlier textiles following the GPP criteria developed at European level25 Support the inclusion of social criteria in the existing EU Ecolabel and take an active role in its on-going revision and GPP criteria developed at European level26; Encourage the implementation of ILO norms; Support, implement and/or fund consumer awareness and behaviour change campaigns; Support industry and Member States in the development of Product Category Rules on textiles based on a harmonised methodology; Examine the use of economic instruments for promoting sustainable consumption of textiles/clothing; Develop measures for better tackling “greenwashing” i.e. false sustainability claims; Governments should revisit the approach and effectiveness of policy related to chemical use in the fashion and textile industry, including chemicals used in the fibre or garment production processes, no matter if they take place in the European Union or not. In addition, new technologies, such as nanotechnology and GMOs, should be thoroughly investigated to determine whether and to what extent they pose a risk to human health and the environment. What can we do together? Launch and further promote collaborative initiatives to improve the environmental performance of textiles across the supply chain (sustainable design, fibres and fabrics, maximise reuse/recycling/end-of-life-management, sustainable cleaning); Start awareness raising campaigns and sharing of experiences in textile processing regions; Manufacturers (clothing, white goods, detergents, etc.), retailers, consumer groups, etc. should carry out campaigns and inform consumers on issues of common interest related to sustainable fashion consumption and work with designers, celebrities and NGOs to help spread the messages on how to be more environmentally friendly, e.g. reducing the temperatures of the wash cycle, etc. 25 http://ec.europa.eu/environment/gpp/pdf/toolkit/textiles_GPP_product_sheet.pdf 26 Information is available at: http://susproc.jrc.ec.europa.eu/textiles/
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How is Turkish Cotton different from Egyptian Cotton?
The Common thread in Turkish Towels Not all towels are created equally. While most bath and spa towels are cotton or a cotton blend, there are many nuances and differences in the blends and fibers used that can affect the feel, longevity of use, and performance. Turkish cotton – Similar to Egyptian cotton with extra-long fibers, this premium cotton is grown exclusively in the Turkish region. Turkish cotton towels are soft, luxurious and absorbent, but typically dry faster than Egyptian cotton because of their flat weave. Egyptian Cotton – considered the highest-quality cotton because of its extra-long fibers and high-absorbency, Egyptian cotton is the top choice for luxury hotels and spas. It tops the list for absorbency and luxurious feel, and the long/dense fibers give Egyptian-cotton towels a very long life when well cared-for. Organic cotton – Certified organic cotton is culled from earth-friendly crops that don’t use synthetic fertilizers or pesticides and are harvested using sustainable methods. Towels made from these fibers may have the same look and feel as conventional cotton but without the excess baggage and larger carbon footprint. Pima cotton – Grown in the American Southwest using the same plants as Egyptian cotton, Pima Cotton is considered a superior fiber and renowned for its absorbency, strength, and durability. Also known by the brand name “Supima.” Bamboo – Usually a Bamboo/Cotton blend, but sometimes 100 percent bamboo. Bamboo is a sustainable, Earth-friendly choice because it grows quickly and doesn’t require pesticides. It is highly absorbent which makes it an excellent choice for many businesses. Bamboo blends are very soft, supple, color-fast, luxurious, and are a naturally anti-bacterial fabric. Microfiber blends – Microfiber is starting to make headway in the commercial towel market as a newer alternative. Typically a polyester blend, microfiber towels can absorb a remarkable amount of water. The high-tech blends can be adjusted to create towels that are plush and luxurious. Quality weaves are only half the battle Having quality cotton fibers is only half the battle. How you spin them determines the quality and durability of the final product. Double-stitches, double-turned edges and tightly-packed loops can make a world of difference for the end-product, but the construction method used for the yarn is key. Here are some of most common methods: Combed – Combed threads are exactly as they sound. The fibers are combed to remove shorter threads and extra material leaving only the longest, strongest and highest quality cotton fibers for weaving the final products Ringspun – Unlike the combed cotton, ring - spun combines the long and short-staple fibers and tightly twists them together to make a smoother and stronger yarn. The end product has a more luxurious feel than regular combed cotton. Twist – With this method, the fibers are twisted together at different rates to achieve different results. A low-twist yarn results in a smoother and softer feel and works great with longer fiber cotton such as Egyptian Cotton. A higher-twist yarn yields a stronger and more durable towel, though at the expense of feel. Terry – Terry Towels use extra yarn to create larger thread loops resulting in a high-absorbency towel which tend to be fluffy and more absorbent. Towels come in all forms of shapes, sizes, and colors. Here are a few of the most common types of and sizes of towels. Bath towel – This is the workhorse of towels. Whether stepping out of the shower, lounging by the pool, or wrapping up at the spa, the bath towel is essential for most massage, salons, bed and breakfast, and hotel businesses. The typical size is 27”x54”. Riviera Towels are larger than your standard bath towel, they're sometimes called a Bath sheet and will be around 70”x 40". Hand towel – The hand towel is the one you usually find hanging near the sink at a hotel or fine restaurant. It measures about 16”x30”. This towel is the Swiss-Army knife of towels; you will find this handy size most common at the spa, fitness center, hair salon, and of course in any bathroom. Washcloth – A small square towel is about 13”x13” and is mostly used for washing the face, hands, feet, or body. A rectangular washcloth is sometimes called a Fingertip towel. This towel is most common in restaurants, hotels, and bars. Bath mat – About the same size as a bath towel, these are thicker and more absorbent and are used on the floor outside a shower or tub to prevent slips and falls. Making your Turkish towels last longer Below are some tips for getting the most out of your new Turkish towels and making them last for years: ALWAYS wash new towels – New towels have been flat packed for shipping and can feel crisp and a little stiff. When the towels are shipped tightly packed in vacuum packages the compression removes the feel and fluffiness. Washing your new towels before their first use will give them a softer feeling. Add vinegar to the wash cycle – A half to full cup of vinegar to the occasional wash load is a great natural way to increase absorbency (by changing the water Ph) and also remove the musty smell that damp towels tend to produce. Baking soda can also be helpful here. Avoid fabric softeners – We all like that fresh flowery smell, but fabric softeners also change the Ph of the rinse water and reduces the ability of the towel to absorb water. Avoid chlorine bleach – While chlorine is a great stain remover and whitener, it can radically deteriorate the life of your Turkish towels by harming and weakening the fibers. Instead, use an Oxygen-based bleach/whitener or spot-treat the stains.
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Embroidery Elevates Turkish Towels for corporate gifts, sporting events, fundraisers and auctions
The Riviera Towel Company is now offering custom embroidery for our designer Turkish Towels, Bath Robes and Beach Bags. Decoration customizations for your event also include: Customized Wrap Bands Woven Labels Printed Labels Ribbon Wraps As a member of SAGE, PPAI and ASI we understand how important it is to act quickly, provide comps and blind shipping for distributors in the Promotional Product Industry. We provide wholesale pricing on orders over 30 units and have amazingly fast turn around times of 2-5 days depending on where you are located. You can find our embroidery pricing here, which is based on Stitch Count and Quantity. We can also private label your towels with a custom woven labels included with the embroidery which adds a little more cost but provides more exposure for your brand. Our stylish textiles elevate gifting for corporate events, sporting events, fundraisers and auctions. (Yes, auctions! Our towels have brought in higher bids that some fancy vacation packages:) Recently the Marketing Director of, Rubio's the well known Seafood Restaurant, learned that proceeds from our Towels benefit Marine organizations working to heal and protect our Oceans. She selected The Biarritz Collection in Orange as gifts for their service suppliers to underscore their commitment to sustainable fishing practices. And that's why Fashion and Lifestyle Coastal Living Company Costaoro chose to have their logo embroidered into our Biarritz Collection towel for a major client presentation. Needless to say they sealed the deal. Please call us directly at 805-560-1574 to discuss your next project or email us at Embroidery@RivieraTowel.com. Most orders can be fulfilled within 5 business days. Embroidery Elevates Premium Products Embroidery is a type of fabric decoration using thick thread to stitch a design into material. This is sewn directly into the fabric of a garment. Unlike printing, there is no ink involved in embroidery, only thread. This gives the artwork added dimension and has a professional look. Set-Up FeesWe have a wide selection of pre-made fonts ready for embroidery, set-up fees for digitizing are required. Please look below to see the fonts we have available.If the font you want is not in our library, it will have to be treated like a custom logo and digitized. Low MinimumsWhether you have 30 Turkish Bath towels you need your logo on, or a bath robe that needs initials, we’re able to fulfill your order. Specialized Embroidery Stitch FilesWe must convert your artwork into a specialized embroidery stitch file. This involves a one-time setup fee. We always provide a sample embroidery. We accept all types of artwork files to use for conversion: .JPG, .PNG, .PDF, .EPS, and more.If you want to provide your own embroidery stitch file, we accept .DST or .PXF files only. Low MinimumsYou will find the best pricing comes with ordering quantities of 30+ items. Artwork LimitationsWe do have limitations what will translate well to embroidery, such as gradients and small text. We may have to edit your artwork before we can use it. We are able to using Pantone Color Matching System to find the best thread colors available for your logo. Step 1:A customer submits a design. We take that design, clean it up, and figure out the best way to embroider it onto their custom turkish towels, bath robes or beach bags. Step 2:We send the customer a final proof of the design for their approval. We do not begin production until each customer is 100 percent satisfied with the final design. Step 3:We send the design off to our embroidery team, who quickly and carefully hoops and sews the logo onto the customer’s products. Step 4:Each individual piece goes through a quality assurance process, wherein additional fabric or stitches are trimmed and cleaned up, and every piece is checked, and then re-checked, to ensure complete and total accuracy. Step 5:We ship the order right to the customer’s door, but not before we provide them with a UPS tracking number and guaranteed delivery date. Step 6:The customer receives their beautiful embroidered goods, falls in love with them, shows them off to everyone they know, and posts nice things about us on Yelp, Facebook, Twitter and Google… because they're thrilled they could get custom embroidery and help heal and protect our Oceans while doing it! Ciao from The Riviera Towel Company
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Riviera Towels Creates Turkish Towels for the Promotional Products Industry
Riviera Towel is proud to have completed 4 hours of Product Safety Awareness Training to become one of the newest members of the PPAI. Our competitive embroidery rates raise our premiere Turkish Towels to the next level. The Promotional Products Industry includes any item imprinted with a logo or slogan and given out to promote a company, organization, product, service, special achievement or event. Our soft Turkish Towels, blankets, throws and wraps are popular examples, and all of our woven textiles can be imprinted. Over the past year we have built our clients, of hotels, conference planners and branding agencies to include Nationwide, Audible, Google and other notable brands who love the embroidered look of their logos and feeling of our soft premium towels and woven goods. The Riviera Towel company is a proud member of ASI, PPAI and SAGE with many of our best sellers offered through their website platforms, which makes it easy for members to find our quantity price breaks for wholesale and decorations. If you're interested in learning more about our wholesale program you can apply on our website here. The Riviera Towel Company has become active supplier to the promotional products industry. ASI#-82647 SAGE#-51301 PPAI#-725658 As a PPAI & ASI ADvocate, the Riviera Towel Company pledges the following: To support, promote and enhance buyer and student education about promotional products as a preferred advertising medium. • To enhance the image of the promotional products industry through my professional conduct. I will not use my speaking opportunity for direct promotion of my products, services or self-interests. • To share my knowledge, expertise, time and skills for the advancement of the promotional products industry.
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