Care depends on the material, but common instructions include machine wash and tumble dry. Microfiber or specialty towels may specify machine wash cold, avoid bleach and ironing, or lay flat to dry. A few novelty items note hand wash or top-rack dishwasher-safe in their product details.
Holiday styling typically comes from printed or embroidered motifs (for example, “Merry Christmas” sentiments), seasonal artwork like wreaths, snowmen or forest scenes, embroidered trees, red/green color palettes, decorative trim, and original artwork or embroidery.
They are sold as single towels and in multi-packs such as 2-piece, 3-piece, and 4-piece sets.
Some product details list specific fabric weights: examples include 240 GSM for certain polyester microfiber tea towels and ranges such as 300–450 GSM for other microfiber options when manufacturers provide GSM information.
Many designs include hanging options such as corner loops or a back hanging loop so the towel can be hung on a hook when not in use.