Total Fresh Antimicrobial Hand Towel Blue - Threshold™: 100% Cotton, Low Lint, Machine Washable, Terry Cloth

A: Use a bleach for colors

A: Hello SanibelGal - No, these are not bleach-friendly. - Sherrie

A: Use a bleach for colors

A: Use bleach for color clothes

A: My Miracle towels that are around $120 a set of 2 bath, 2 hand towels, and 2 washcloths, specifically say no bleach, no fabric softener, and nothing with oxyclean as it ruins the antibacterial properties. Just my personal experience. Everyone is getting them for Christmas, over 20 sets worth, and I’ve passed that on, no matter what the label says. Worst that happens is they are no longer antibacterial and still an excellent deal.

A: I use a little bleach on all my towels no matter what color. My sister got hair dye in her orange towels and was afraid of bleaching the towels. Told her to give the towel to me. Bleached the towel and gave it back to her. She couldn’t believe the hair coloring was gone and the towel had been bleached! All in a days good work. Even out a bit of fabric softener to boot. Now we’re both happy sisters. Don’t be afraid to bleach those towels ladies!!

A: I am unsure about bleach, but I use oxyclean on my grey towels once a month for the same reason with no issues whatsoever.

A: I use Lysol laundry sanatizer to achieve the same thing without the bleach.

A: I found this about SILVADUR: https://lanxess.com/en-us/products-and-brands/industries/microbial-control/industries-overview/textile

A: In another Target Answer they said it has Silvadur and according to the manufacturer page (Lanxess.com) “Our SILVADUR™ technologies provide easy to apply, durable, sustainable antimicrobial protection that helps improve freshness , support hygienic odor and freshness solutions for textiles. Our patented silver ion polymer technology adheres to fiber surfaces to provide long-lasting antimicrobial textile protection. When applied to fabrics, SILVADUR™ helps protect against discoloration and prolongs fabric integrity and can withstand repeated home laundering of up to 50 wash cycles in high temperatures. Apparel and home textiles containing SILVADUR™ are non-sensitizing and do not irritate skin or disrupt normal skin flora.” So that’s neat🤔👍🏻

A: I was just looking into this as well. It’s just silver weaved in. No chemicals. It’s supposed to reduce bacteria that grows on damp towels in between washes. Hospital’s use Antimicrobial sheets. I haven’t bought these yet but I hope that helps.

A: some just have silver woven into the fabric. Some are also dipped in a treatment liquid. The description of these towels doesn't clarify their process, just says 100% cotton.

A: Target Threshold towels do seem to shed a lot in the dryer. I have some I bought six years ago and it took a year before the shedding subsided to an acceptable level. However —. The Threshold sheets I are awesome. Thick, absorbent, well made and obviously long lasting. Not a bad trade off. I am hoping these towels will be as worthwhile.

A: We've been using ours for 6 months and they still shed..

A: Hello Ahhrealmonsters - Great Question! I’m so sorry you experienced that. Please contact our specialists for assistance on this at 1-800-591-3869 between 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. CST. Hope this information helps! – Luke

A: Yes. I took a pic of the label in the store because I wanted to read the comments before buying. I looked up the TOTI Dr sheet. Which made no sense to me, but after some research found them to be the same as these towels.

A: Hello Norma - Thankyou for showing your interest in this towel. We would request you to please contact our dedicated store team who will be able to clarify your doubt. Here is the contact number: 800-440-0680, they are available from Mon - Sun: 7am – 8pm CT. Hope this helps. - Georgina

A: Hello K - Thanks for reaching out! We can't speak to how they will dry in your specific climate. The test results for dry time in a dryer are under 35 minutes, which is actually considered a quick dry. These towels are going to be faster than others. You may also want to try the Threshold™ Quick Dry or the Room Essentials™ Everyday towels as they are a lower weight towel that will naturally dry faster. We hope this is the useful information you were looking for. Enjoy! - Matt

A: I was wondering too so I looked it up. This is from Lanxess.com “Our SILVADUR™ technologies provide easy to apply, durable, sustainable antimicrobial protection that helps improve freshness , support hygienic odor and freshness solutions for textiles. Our patented silver ion polymer technology adheres to fiber surfaces to provide long-lasting antimicrobial textile protection. When applied to fabrics, SILVADUR™ helps protect against discoloration and prolongs fabric integrity and can withstand repeated home laundering of up to 50 wash cycles in high temperatures. Apparel and home textiles containing SILVADUR™ are non-sensitizing and do not irritate skin or disrupt normal skin flora.”

A: Hello Susanna - Thank you for your interest in these towels. SILVADUR™ is a patented polymer-containing silver technology that delivers silver ions to the fabric surface and activates them in the presence of bacteria to prevent undesirable odors. It is not toxic and odor free and passes under the oekotex certification, which certifies our towels free of harmful chemicals. We hope this helps! - Nouchee

A: Hello Deb - Good question! Yes they do have this nice added feature. Highlights Heavyweight bath towel in solid hue with a hanging loop 100% cotton fabric with terry construction for breathability and greater absorbency Trimmed with textured fabric border for a polished look Machine-washable construction makes for easy care and maintenance 63in x 33in bath sheet-style towel for enhanced coverage STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® certified Antimicrobial Bath Towel Thanks for asking!

A: Hello Deb - Yes They have the loops on them for hanging.

A: The stated size got me wondering too. I checked the sizes in the towel set description of the same brand and it's the regular 56 inch long for the bath towel.

A: Hello - The size of this awesome, heavy weight bath towel is 54 Inches (L), 30 Inches (W). You won't be disappointed with this awesome purchase!

A: Hello Guest - Thank you for your interest on - Total Fresh Antimicrobial Oversized Bath Towel Blue. No it’s not labeled as quick-dry. It’s a 100% cotton terry towel designed for absorbency and softness, not fast drying. Hope this information helps. Happy shopping! - Rose

A: Hello - We appreciate your interest on the towels . No, these are not quick dry towels. Happy shopping – Anastasia .