Friday, January 13, 2012

Calcot Ltd 55309 Reviews

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Category: Kitchen
Brand: Calcot Ltd
Model: 55309
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Calcot Ltd 55309 Review by Athena

I received these towels a few weeks ago and love them. The color is as advertised, perfect, they washed well, and are very soft. 4-1-11


Calcot Ltd 55309 Review by Comdet


After a recent bathroom remodel I went on the search for the "perfect" towel. After trying several brands over the past six months, I can with absolute confidence say there is no such thing as the perfect towel. But, of all the ones I tried, the Calcot bath sheets strike the best balance between pros and cons.

Of all the brands I tried, the Pinzon (Amazon house brand) 820 Gram towels and the Restoration Hardware Egyptian cotton towels were the closest runner-ups. Both are outstanding towels, but both suffered from the same problem - weight. These are some heavy towels in the bath sheet size! Weight is good when it comes to being a thirsty towel that offers a dense feel. Weight is not good when it comes to drying. On humid days the bath sheets would take more than a day to air dry after one use. Washing them was even more of a problem since they took forever to dry in the dryer. I line dry whenever I can, but unless it was hot and dry out (not all that common in VA), these took forever to dry outdoors as well. Plus, the weight when sopping wet is a real issue.

The Pinzon and the Restoration Hardware towels are excellent in hand towel size - you really appreciate the benefit of a dense pile when drying your face. But as a bath sheet, they were both impractical.

The Calcot caught my eye since they are made of US-grown Supima cotton. Basically this means the cotton fibers are long which makes them soft and absorbent. This translates into a lighter-weight towel without much loss of absorbency.

NOTE: Although the cotton is grown in the US, the towels are manufactured in Pakistan.

The Calcot bath sheets are also a bit smaller - they are 34 by 68. That's a few inches shorter than other bath sheets. I didn't miss the extra few inches, and the smaller size helps out with both the weight and ease of laundering.

Calcot has three product lines, with the Growers Collection (what I am reviewing) being their premium line. I did not try out their other lines, so can't say how they would perform.

These towels provide the best balance between softness, thickness, density, absorbency and weight. They dry quickly (both air dry and in the dryer) and are nice and large. Very minimal fuzz - in fact, hardly any came off in the first wash, and virtually nil in subsequent washes. This is in sharp contrast to the Pinzon, which shed like mad in the first wash, and kept shedding appreciably for several more washes.

Construction quality is decent. Not as nicely stitched on the edges as the Restoration Hardware towels but they are holding up well so far.

The price sealed the deal for me. I bought these directly from Calcot on their website (google Calcot Growers). Their website is pretty basic, and not what you'd call a great example of a storefront. But, the prices are much better (at least when I ordered) than Amazon or anyone else, and they offer the ability to buy either a la carte or as a pre-set bundle. I was able to get two bath sheets in their Growers Collection line for less than the cost of one bath sheet from Restoration Hardware. They shipped the same day as I ordered. They did not, however, respond to an email I sent with a question about the order (not a big problem since I found the answer myself later). So, while they score high for quick shipping and great prices, not so good when it comes to customer assistance.

I can't give any feedback on color fastness for any of the towels I tried since I only bought them in white.

Final tips: make sure you never, ever use fabric softener in the wash or dryer with any cotton towel. It really kills the absorbency. Every so often, add a half cup of vinegar to the wash. Helps keep the towels thirsty and soft. Lastly, wash the towel before using it the first time.

Hope this helps with others wresting with what towels to get.


Calcot Ltd 55309 Review by Mrs. Crusty "My Kids' Mom" (Maine)

I think these towels seem to hold water on their surface longer than other towels. When you first wrap the towel around yourself, the water seems like it hasn't been absorbed yet and it feels as if you are wiping yourself off with a cold, wet towel. If you hold on a minute or two, the water disappears inside the fabric and then the towel seems to drink up any water it touches instantly. Amazingly well! It is like they have to get "activated" or something. But if you are like me and you *hate* feeling cold after a shower, it's a maddening few minutes of chilliness. As far as looks, they are without a doubt quite stunning. They wash up beautifully, the color is bright (I got dark blue bath sheets) and rich, and they feel so soft I wish they were a blanket! They also seem to dry quickly, which is a plus. My daughter has snuggled up in them as if they are blankets. So if you can stand the weird cold feeling when you first put the towel around yourself, you'll be happy enough with them. I wouldn't buy them again but am wondering if they'll be better used in summer when room temperatures are warmer.

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Calcot Ltd 55309::Description


Calcot growers collection supima zero-twist cotton ultra soft 2-piece oversized bath towel/sheet set-considered the most superior quality towels on the market, Calcot Supima zero-twist cotton heavyweight towels are at the pinnacle of comfort and luxury. Supima cotton is woven from (ELS) Extra Long Staple cotton that is remarkably soft and smooth yet up to 50-percent stronger and more durable than other cotton varieties. Because of its fineness; more fibers can be spun into a yarn of a given count, creating a very thick, dense, durable and absorbent fabric that becomes softer after each wash. Even though Supima cotton towels are promoted as the best quality towels on the market, the price tag does not reflect this considering they will last longer and provide more years of luxurious use. Calcot's Cooperative of American Cotton Farmers has constructed the Grower's Collection 2-piece oversized towel set from hand selected, 100-percent U.S. grown cotton that has been woven into super soft Supima cotton loops using Zero-Twist technology. The benefit to you is these zero-twist towels allow the cotton fiber to remain hollow, making the towels softer, more absorbent, more durable and less prone to shrinking or pilling. They also retain color better, even after repeated washings. A functional and decorative Fold-Over edge is added to finish off an already perfect towel. Set includes two generously oversized 34 by 68-inch bath towels for complete wrap around comfort. Matching 6-piece Bath Towel set and 2-piece Bath Mats set also available thru Amazon. Machine wash warm, tumble dry low



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