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Turkish Towels & Custom Towels

Turkish Towels & Custom Towels – The Ultimate Guide

Riviera Towel Company offers America’s largest collection of authentic Turkish towels—lightweight, quick-drying, and eco-friendly. We also specialize in custom towels for corporate gifting, weddings, and events—all with a 5% giveback to protect our oceans.

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Two women at the beach wearing Riviera Turkish Towels as sarongs
Lightweight, quick-dry Turkish cotton—softer with every wash.

What are Turkish towels?

Turkish towels, or peshtemals, are flat-woven textiles made from premium Turkish cotton. They’re soft, ultra-absorbent, and quick to dry—perfect for beach, bath, travel, or home décor. Unlike bulky terry towels, they fold compactly and get softer with every wash.

Pink Turkish towel used on a sandy beach, lightweight and quick-drying
Beach & pool: dries fast, sheds sand.
Turkish towel styled as a throw on a sofa in a coastal home
Home: throw, guest towel, table runner.
Compact Turkish towel rolled up in a beach tote bag for travel
Travel: packs small, multi-use wrap.

Why buy from Riviera Towel Company?

  • America’s largest curated inventory of authentic Turkish towels
  • Designed in Santa Barbara, woven by expert Turkish artisans
  • 5% giveback supports ocean conservation organizations
  • Fast shipping and wholesale options available

Custom towels for corporate & wedding gifting

We create bespoke towels with embroidery, jacquard weaving, Pantone color matching, custom labels, and packaging. Perfect for:

  • Corporate events, retreats, and client gifting
  • Weddings, bridal parties, and welcome bags
  • Resorts, spas, and boutique collaborations
Custom embroidered Turkish towel with company logo
Logo embroidery
Jacquard-woven Turkish towel with branded pattern
Jacquard weave & branding
Turkish towels with custom wrap bands and packaging for events
Wrap bands, labels & packaging

Best uses for Turkish towels

  1. Beach & pool days – dries fast and resists sand
  2. Everyday bath – soft, lightweight, absorbent
  3. Travel – packs small, doubles as a blanket or scarf
  4. Home – throws, table runners, guest towels
Riviera Towel Company donates 5% of profits to protect oceans

Gifts with purpose

Every order supports our 5% ocean giveback. Elevate your brand while helping heal and protect our oceans.

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Frequently asked questions

What makes Turkish towels different?

The flat weave, premium cotton, and lightweight design make them softer, more absorbent, and faster-drying than terry towels.

Do you offer custom towels?

Yes—choose embroidery, jacquard weaving, Pantone color matching, labels, and packaging for fully personalized gifting.

What’s the minimum order for custom towels?

Minimums depend on the customization method and towel style. Contact us for a tailored quote.

Are Turkish towels eco-friendly?

Yes. They use less water and energy to wash/dry, and Riviera Towel donates 5% of profits to protect oceans.

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