16x26 bleach proof salon towels

2.8 lb per dozen, about 394 GSM, in 100% ring-spun cotton full terry. It is lighter than the 16x28, so it dries faster and more fit on a shelf or in a warmer.

Barbershops, nail salons, spas and gyms that go through a lot of towels and want a lighter, faster-drying bleach resistant salon towel. Many hair salons also use 16x26 at the chair and keep 16x28 for the backwash.

Yes. Like every Bleach Shield® towel they are VAT dyed, so bleach and cold water, or hot water, will not fade black, wine, navy or any other color in the range.

Black and wine today, with one dozen minimum per color. For the full eight-color range, see the 16x28 hand towels and 13x13 washcloths.

Yes. They are the size most gyms hand out at the front desk: big enough for a wipe-down, light enough to launder in volume, and bleach safe so they can be sanitized daily without fading.

Plan on 6-8 towels per stylist or barber per day between laundry runs, or roughly 1-2 per gym member visit. Orders are by the dozen, so most shops start with 4-6 dozen.

Yes. It is full terry (loops on both sides) in 100% cotton, so it absorbs faster than flat-weave or blended towels, just with less bulk than the 16x28.

Ring-spun cotton, a tuck-in selvedge and VAT-dyed color mean they keep working and looking new long after reactive-dyed towels have turned orange and thin.

Bleach Shield® towels are sold by the dozen, with a minimum of one dozen per color. There are no multicolor packs, but you can mix as many colors as you like in one order and quantity discounts apply across the order.

In-stock orders ship the same or next business day from our warehouse in Atlanta, GA and usually arrive within 2-6 business days anywhere in the U.S. Checkout is on TowelHub.com, our wholesale store.

Yes. Request a sample and we will send one for a nominal fee (from $10, which covers shipping). It is the easiest way to check the weight, color and softness of Bleach Shield® towels before a large order.

Report any concern within 48 hours of delivery. Unused towels can be returned within 14 days of purchase with a 15% restocking fee; return shipping is paid by the customer. The full policy is on our refund policy page.

Wash Bleach Shield® towels in hot water, or with bleach and cold water. Skip fabric softener (it coats the cotton and reduces absorbency) and tumble dry on medium. The VAT-dyed color holds through daily salon laundry.

Like all 100% cotton terry, they tighten slightly after the first wash, which is why they are cut generously. Wash and dry them once before the first use to fluff the loops and remove lint.