What is a Towel Set?
A towel set is a linen staple made up of matching or coordinating towels in various sizes. A typical towel set will have a bath towel, hand towel, and washcloth, and possibly a fingertip towel. It is not uncommon to see three or four piece towel sets, but a towel set could have six pieces or more or as few as two pieces. You can also build a towel set by purchasing matching pieces individually. In every instance, a towel set has matching towels of different sizes. Towel sets are very popular wedding and bridal shower gifts. The monogrammed towel set, a set of towels with the initial of the couple’s last name embroidered on them, is a common gift for the same occasions. Similarly, an infant towel set, which typically includes a hooded towel and matching or coordinating washcloths, is a popular baby shower gift. From an economic standpoint, it may or may not be cheaper to purchase a towel set over individual pieces totaling the same number of towels. However, towel sets are often compris