Simons Maison
Contrasting Foliage Organic Cotton Hand Towels Set Of 2
This set includes two organic cotton hand towels with an all-over contrasting foliage print. They feature a terry loop reverse for absorbency, a printed woven face, and a practical hanging loop on the trim. Each towel measures 15.75 x 23.5 inches (40 x 60 cm) and is made in Portugal from 100% organic cotton.
- Category
- Home & Garden > Bathroom Accessories
Color
Size
Specifications
- Material
- 100% organic cotton
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Bathroom Accessories
Product Insights
Simons Maison's Contrasting Foliage Organic Cotton Hand Towels Set Of 2 offers a chemical-free, hypoallergenic option for sensitive skin, with absorbency and softness that improve through use. The tradeoff is a precise care routine—pre-wash with vinegar, wash below 30°C with half detergent and no fabric softener, low-heat dry—and no third-party certification like GOTS or OCS is listed.
Verified claims
- Absorbency
- Dries hands faster, retains absorbency longer, and improves with use.
- Care
- Wash below 30°C with half detergent, no softener, and low-heat dry for best absorbency.
- Hypoallergenic
- Hypoallergenic — chemical-free organic cotton for sensitive skin
- Organic cotton impact
- 100% organic cotton eliminates pesticides, reduces runoff, strengthens fibers.
- Preparation
- Pre-wash with vinegar reduces shedding.
- Washing
- Wash at 40°C max, half detergent, avoid fabric softener, low heat dry.
- Softening
- Towels become softer and more absorbent with each wash.
- Certification
- No GOTS or OCS certification mentioned in the online listing.
Product record
- Title
- Contrasting Foliage Organic Cotton Hand Towels Set Of 2
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 29 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Care tips to keep organic cotton towels fluffy
- Drying on low heat — never high — protects the tensile strength of the cotton loops; high heat accelerates fiber breakage and shedding, so a low-and-slow cycle (or air-drying and just 10 minutes in a dryer to fluff) can literally double the usable lifespan of these hand towels.
- Using only half the normal detergent dose prevents the gradual stiffening that detergent buildup causes in organic cotton, leaving the fibers free to absorb water and stay soft through repeated washings.
- Organic cotton towels maintain their softness and structural integrity best when washed at temperatures not exceeding 40°C (104°F) and ideally below 30°C (86°F); hotter water slowly degrades the cotton fibers, leading to premature thinning, shrinkage, and a rougher hand feel over time.
- First-use shedding — those loose manufacturing fibers that create lint — is largely eliminated by washing the set twice before use, adding one cup of white distilled vinegar directly to the drum on the initial wash to dissolve finishing residues and settle the terry loops.
- Unlike synthetic blends, 100% organic cotton terry actually improves with proper laundering — the initial washes remove natural waxes and open the fiber structure, making each wash cycle a step toward the ultra-soft, absorbent hand towel promised on the label.
- Because fabric softener coats organic cotton loops with a silicone film that strangles absorbency and promotes fiber breakdown, replacing it with a ½ cup of white vinegar in the rinse cycle keeps the hand towels doing what they're meant to do — wick moisture — while maintaining the fluffy texture.
Why organic cotton matters for hand towels
- Organic cotton's untreated fibers naturally wick moisture more effectively than chemically processed cotton, allowing these hand towels to dry hands faster with less rubbing — preserving the towel's loft and keeping the bathroom tidier between uses.
- Organic cotton fibers are typically stronger because they haven't been weakened by synthetic chemical inputs during growth, so this set should outlast similarly priced conventional towels, retaining its fluffy hand feel and structure through repeated wash cycles.
- Every purchase of organic cotton towels supports farming systems that avoid synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, directly cutting the volume of agricultural chemicals that run off into waterways and degrade soil health — an environmental advantage that goes beyond the bathroom.
- Free from the harsh chemical treatments common in conventional cotton processing, organic cotton is inherently hypoallergenic and less likely to cause skin irritation, making this hand towel a safe choice for households with children, guests, or anyone with eczema‑prone skin.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Two white cotton hand towels with an all-over green and beige foliage print; one towel is folded in a stacked pair on the countertop and a second towel is draped over a round bowl at the right. Fabric shows a textured terry or dobby weave and finished hem edges are visible.
- Stacked folded towelsA pair of towels folded flat and stacked near the lower-left quadrant; top towel shows multiple printed leaf motifs and visible folded hem along the near edge.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.56 · w 0.60 · h 0.33 (high) - Draped towelA towel draped over the rim of a round, light-colored bowl at the right side of the image, showing larger leaf motifs and the inside curve of the bowl partially visible behind the fabric.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.14 · w 0.48 · h 0.66 (high) - Surface textureTowel fabric has a textured surface consistent with a short terry or dobby weave visible as small loops and a soft pile across the printed areas.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.58 · w 0.50 · h 0.30 (medium) - Hemmed edgesStraight stitched hem visible along the folded edges of the towels, forming a narrow double-fold finish.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.68 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (medium) - Foliage printAll-over repeated leaf and branch motifs in several tonal greens and muted beige on a white ground; motifs vary in scale from small sprigs on the folded stack to larger leaves on the draped towel.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.56 · w 0.60 · h 0.33 (high); x 0.46 · y 0.14 · w 0.48 · h 0.66 (high)
Other
Image staged on a speckled beige stone or terrazzo countertop with a ribbed glass soap dispenser with gold pump at the upper-left. Soft, diffused lighting from the left creates gentle shadows and highlights on the towels and bowl.
- Countertop surfaceLight beige speckled stone or terrazzo surface with small irregular darker flecks across the frame beneath the towels.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.60 · w 0.95 · h 0.40 (high) - Soap dispenser propClear vertical ribbed glass soap dispenser with a metallic gold pump head positioned behind and left of the towel stack.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.02 · w 0.18 · h 0.34 (high) - Round bowlLight-colored round bowl or basin at the right edge, providing a drape point for one towel; rim and interior curve are partially visible.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.10 · w 0.34 · h 0.36 (medium) - Lighting and shadowSoft diffused lighting from the left produces mild directional shadows to the right of objects and soft highlights on the textured towel pile and glass dispenser.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter view composition focusing on the towels with props arranged to create depth; image cropped at top and right edges so parts of the bowl and background are partially out of frame.
Colors
white· towel ground#F3ECEBdeep forest green· dark leaf print#53543Csage green· light green leaf print#A59C93muted beige· beige leaf print#F3ECEB- Stacked folded towelsA pair of towels folded flat and stacked near the lower-left quadrant; top towel shows multiple printed leaf motifs and visible folded hem along the near edge.
- 02
Product
Close-up of two hand towels showing the terry loop reverse, printed foliage face, sewn piped binding and fabric hanging loops.
- Terry surfaceDense white terry loop fabric visible on the towel reverse with tight, short loops and a matte finish.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.25 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high) - Printed faceSoft white woven face with a printed foliage pattern composed of olive green and light tan leaf shapes.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.22 · w 0.33 · h 0.72 (high) - Piped bindingNarrow fabric binding runs along the towel edge; binding is printed with the same foliage motif and stitched with visible seam lines.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.12 · w 0.38 · h 0.78 (high) - Hanging loopsTwo folded fabric hanging loops in plain white are sewn into the towel edge; loops are flat and rectangular.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.34 · y 0.32 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Edge stitching detailSingle-line machine stitching visible along the printed face edge, slightly contrasting due to stitch texture.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.12 · w 0.28 · h 0.60 (high)
Other
Image is a detail close-up of towels on a mottled stone or tile surface, with soft directional lighting from upper left creating gentle shadows.
- Background surfaceBeige mottled stone or tile surface visible in the top-left corner behind the towels.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.45 · h 0.18 (high) - Shot compositionTightly cropped overhead angled close-up showing overlapping towel layers and edge detail; no full towel shown.
- Lighting and shadowSoft diffuse lighting with mild shadowing along folded edges emphasizing texture.
Colors
bright white· terry reversesoft white· printed face backgroundolive green· leaf printlight tan· leaf accent#CBBAAC- Terry surfaceDense white terry loop fabric visible on the towel reverse with tight, short loops and a matte finish.
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Customer Reviews
15 total15 reviews · out of 5
Towels that speak
Great, pretty towels for my new green bathroom! Great price too.
Beautiful towels
Absolutely love the pattern and quality of these towels. Little sewn in tab for hanging and wash up great in laundry. Definitely would purchase again
very pretty
soft and nice to look at. Great for kitchen towels.
Fresh
Excellent quality. Spring is in the air! A problem with shipping was corrected quickly and professionally.
Nice, fancy and soft
Love these towels. I washed them before use and put them in the dryer and they stayed intact. They are pretty, just the right thickness and absorbe well, not to mention the softness. The dimensions are also perfect.
Bonne qualité
Bonne qualité
Douceur et qualité
Les serviettes sont épaisses et absorbantes. J’aime les couleurs du motif.
Très belle qualité mais très petites
Je trouve le prix élevé pour la grandeur de ces serviettes à main
They are exactly as advertised,
They are exactly as advertised, very nice
Belle épaisseur et douce
Belle épaisseur et douce
Organic hand towels
Very soft! The design goes well with any style! :) :)
Pretty and soft!
Love them!
Très belle
Très belle
Hand towels
Very cute. Love the quality.
comfort
belles serviettes étanches
Q&A
3 answered- Are these towels certified organic (e.g., GOTS or OCS)?
- The towels are made from 100% organic cotton as stated in the product details, but no specific certification like GOTS or OCS is mentioned in the listing. We recommend checking the product packaging or contacting Simons Maison for certification details.
- How does the absorbency of these organic cotton towels compare to standard non-organic cotton towels?
- Organic cotton towels are generally comparable in absorbency to high-quality non-organic cotton towels, and some users find them slightly more absorbent due to less chemical processing. However, specific absorbency data for this set is not provided.
- Is Simons a good place for organic cotton towels?
- Mentioned briefly without details; one commenter found the price high.
Reddit Insights
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