New Towels are Confusing

Mike

Mike

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New towels from Marks and Spencer, are confusing to
the brain, on the ticket it says "Quick Drying", there is
even an icon of a stop watch, the confusion is, is the
quick drying, aimed at the fabric, or the human body.
:unsure:

Mike.
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In last several years I have failed to find a towel as good as those I bought online by Stevens.......all I find are flimsy with
no absorbant qualities whatsover......I would pay good money
for those Stevens again.....
 

lol @Mike i can't help but laugh. that was cute even if you didn't mean for it to be. it does mean that it will offer you a quick dry of your skin. congrats on the new towels. i haven't bought any in decades.
 
I don't like thick towels that take forever to dry and take up too much room in the linen closet. Give me a large thin towel any day. When we were on the road and living out of an RV, I learned that I could dry my body and my hair with a handtowel.

I got some "hammam" towels from Turkey and they work great. They're thin, they dry me just fine and they dry quickly. They're bigger, so they wrap around me and tuck in nicely.
 
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I think that they are quick drying, because when new,
they don't take in a lot of water, they are kind of slippy,
but personally, I think they mean that the fabric dries
quickly, different sizes of people will take different times
to dry off.

Mike.
 
jujube said:
I don't like thick towels that take forever to dry and take up too much room in the linen closet. Give me a large thin towel any day. When we were on the road and living out of an RV, I learned that I could dry my body and my hair with a handtowel.
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Neither do I. Give me a thin, cotton towel anytime.
 
I thought a cute towel gift set would read 'HERS" on one towel. and 'OURS" on the other. It's just a little play on how much more women use bathroom stuff than men. :)

Think something like that would sell?
 
Mike said:
New towels from Marks and Spencer, are confusing to
the brain, on the ticket it says "Quick Drying", there is
even an icon of a stop watch, the confusion is, is the
quick drying, aimed at the fabric, or the human body.
:unsure:

Mike.
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Looks like they're referring to the fabric when putting StayNew in there. But you're right, these things are often confusing.
 
Mike said:
I think that they are quick drying, because when new,
they don't take in a lot of water, they are kind of slippy,
but personally, I think they mean that the fabric dries
quickly, different sizes of people will take different times
to dry off.

Mike.
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I dry off pretty quickly after a shower no matter what towel I use, especially if the room is cool. :)
 
When washing towels, it is advised that Vinegar is
used as a fabric softener, it doesn't affect how the
towel absorbs water.
The scented stuff tends to make towels waterproof.

Mike.
 
We've noticed in recent years that you have to be extra careful when buying any textiles online, even from supposedly reputable catalogue companies. Things are often listed as cotton but when they arrive they're polyester or viscose or whatever. In practice, trade description regs seem to be widely ignored. Some people are allergic to synthetic fibres or even to wool, so it's important to check - and especially check a company returns policy.
 
A school uniform that continues to look new, after the first week of term, is every parent's dream. Thanks to an enzymatic bioblasting process, UK retailer, Marks & Spencer (M&S), has recently turned this into reality.

Increasing quality and sustainability
Their Stay NewTM technology keeps clothes looking newer for longer, and comes with the added benefit that the bioblasting enzymes do not negatively impact the environmental footprint of the production. This fits perfectly with Marks & Spencer's ambitions to become the most sustainable retailer on the high street by 2015.


Han Kuilderd, Customer Solutions Manager at Novozymes, has worked closely with Marks & Spencer on the development of Stay New technology. “By using enzymes in textile production Marks and Spencer could create higher quality garments in a more sustainable way. In the schoolwear market, where competition is fierce, this is crucial," he says.

Saving time and resources in production
Stay New technology uses Novozymes' bioblasting enzymes to weaken and remove protruding fiber ends that stick up from the fabric. This keeps the surface smooth, reduces pilling and ensures consistent bright colors. And best of all, the process can combine both the bleach clean-up and dyeing stages, which significantly reduces energy and water consumption compared to a non-combined process. It can also save up to 90 minutes processing time when compared to running the processes before or after dyeing.

Novozymes enzymatic solutions are biodegradable, natural proteins that act as catalysts for biochemical and chemical reactions. They require only a very low dosage and do not contribute greatly to effluent loads. "This was music to the ears of the Marks & Spencer team who are continuously looking for ways to reduce waste and increase sustainability," says Han Kuilderd.

The bioblasting process takes place at pH5-7 and at the relatively low temperature of 50-60°. The combination of enzymes and mechanical abrasion from a washing or jet dyeing machine creates a permanent change to the fabric without the use of chemical coatings or the application of gases and fire.
Parents may not be concerned with understanding exactly how enzymes work but they are definitely interested in hearing about school uniforms that keep their new look. That's why Marks & Spencer has taken the Stay New message to parents all over the country via a nationwide campaign in all major newspapers.

Top marks for the new range
The first range of schoolwear treated with Stay New technology has already hit the stores – and parents seem to love it. The Marks & Spencer website is full of customer comments about how well the uniform range washes and retains its colors.
"We're seeing an increase in bioblasting in textile production as it offers better quality products to consumers, a reduced environmental impact for retailers and more efficient work processes for textile producers. That's not just a win-win situation. It's a win-win-win," he concludes with a smile.

Novozymes

M&S' Stay NewTM technology keeps clothes new for long
 
Well RadisRose, would it prevent something like
the little girl below, she was in the newspapers a
couple of years ago.

Mike.
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