Custom Hand Towels — Logo OEM for Hotels & Spas
Custom hand towels with logo OEM — 16"×28" cotton, waffle or microfiber. MOQ 50 pcs · fast lead for hotels, spas, bars.
Custom hand towels are 16"×28" to 18"×30" cotton, waffle, or microfiber textiles manufactured by OEM/ODM factories for hotel bathrooms, spa treatment rooms, restaurant tables, and bar counters. galinkltd.com supplies custom hand towels with logo embroidery, print, or woven label to hospitality and food-service buyers worldwide.
Custom Hand Towels — Overview
We supply custom hand towels as part of our custom towels family, with hand towels as the second-largest program after bath towels. Hand towels are produced in our Suzhou factory under GRS and Sedex certifications, with 14+ years of OEM/ODM experience supplying hotel groups, spa chains, and restaurant groups.
What Are Custom Hand Towels?
Custom hand towels are hand-size towels (typically 16"×28" or 18"×30") manufactured to a buyer's specification — material (cotton, waffle, microfiber), color (white is hotel standard, but custom Pantone is common), and logo (embroidery, print, or woven label). Unlike retail stock hand towels, custom hand towels are produced for hotel guest bathrooms, spa treatment rooms, restaurant tableside service, and bar counters with brand-specific specifications. Custom hand towels with logo embroidery on a corner is the most common spec for hotel programs; logo hand towels with center print are common for restaurant and bar use.
Hand Towel Sizes & Materials
The two key spec choices on custom hand towels orders are size and material. Both affect absorbency, hand-feel, drying time, and per-piece price.
Standard Sizes (16"×28" / 18"×30")
| Size | Common name | Use | Per-piece weight (450 GSM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16"×28" | Standard hand towel | Hotel bathroom, restaurant | ~140 g |
| 18"×30" | Oversized hand towel | Spa, bathhouse | ~170 g |
| 11"×18" | Fingertip towel (custom) | Powder room, guest bath | ~70 g |
For custom hand towels in hotel bathrooms, 16"×28" is the standard size; for spa treatment rooms and bathhouse, 18"×30" is more common. Fingertip towels (11"×18") are also available as a custom hand towels option for powder rooms and guest bathrooms.
Cotton, Waffle & Microfiber Options
| Material | Construction | Feel | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton terry | Loop pile | Soft, absorbent | Hotel bathroom, spa |
| Waffle weave | Cell pattern | Textured, fast-dry | Spa, gym, kitchen |
| Microfiber | Fine synthetic | Thin, quick-dry | Gym, promotional |
| Egyptian cotton | Long-staple loop | Plush, luxury | Premium hotel, luxury spa |
For custom hand towels in hotel guest bathrooms, cotton terry at 400-500 GSM is the standard; for spa treatment rooms, waffle weave at 300-400 GSM is increasingly common for fast drying between sessions. For restaurant and bar custom hand towels, cotton or waffle is the standard.
Custom Logo Methods for Hand Towels
Logo application is what makes a hand towel a custom hand towel. We support three logo methods for hand towels, each suited to different program types.
Embroidery, Print & Woven Label
| Method | Durability | Logo detail | Cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corner embroidery | High | 3-4 mm line | $$ | Hotel bathroom, spa |
| Center print | Medium | 1-2 mm line | $ | Restaurant, bar, event |
| Woven label (sewn-on) | High | 2-3 mm line | $$ | Premium hotel, luxury spa |
For custom hand towels in hotel programs, corner embroidery (1.5"×1.5" logo, 1" from edge) is the most common spec. For restaurant and bar custom hand towels, center print or full-surface print is the standard. For premium hotel and luxury spa custom hand towels, sewn-on woven label is the high-end option. Free design mockup is included on every inquiry.
Hand Towels for Hotels, Spas & Restaurants
The custom hand towels program is built around four primary B2B use cases. Each has its own size, material, and logo convention.
Hotel & Spa Use Cases
For hotel guest bathrooms, hand towels are typically 16"×28" white cotton terry at 400-500 GSM, with corner embroidery of the hotel logo or monogram. For spa treatment rooms, waffle weave at 300-400 GSM is increasingly common for fast drying between sessions. For luxury spa, Egyptian cotton at 500-600 GSM with woven label is the high-end spec.
Restaurant & Bar Use Cases
For restaurant table service, custom hand towels are typically 16"×28" white or branded-color cotton with center logo or full-surface print. For bar counters, waffle weave or cotton at 300-450 GSM with small corner logo is the standard. For event and catering, reactive print on cotton at 400-500 GSM is the standard for custom hand towels with full branding.
MOQ, Lead Time & Bulk Pricing
Our custom hand towels MOQ is 50 pieces per design.
50 pcs MOQ & Tiered Pricing
| Quantity tier | Price (USD/pc, FOB Shanghai) | MOQ | Lead time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50-199 pcs | $2.40 - $3.80 | 50 pcs | 20 days |
| 200-499 pcs | $2.10 - $3.40 | — | 20 days |
| 500-999 pcs | $1.80 - $2.90 | — | 18 days |
| 1,000+ pcs | Contact for quote | — | 15 days |
Prices indicative FOB Shanghai for 450 GSM cotton terry with corner embroidery. Final pricing depends on material, GSM, size, logo method, volume. Request a custom quote.
How to Order Custom Hand Towels
The hand towel order process is the same 4-step workflow used across all our towels. From inquiry to delivery is typically 28-35 days.
Step 1 — Inquiry
Send your hand towel spec: size, material, GSM, color, logo method, logo file, quantity, target delivery date. We respond with a detailed quote within 24 hours.
Step 2 — Sample
Free digital mockup of your custom hand towels within 24 hours. After artwork approval, we produce a pre-production sample in 5-7 days. Sample is free (freight collect); sample cost is refunded against bulk PO.
Step 3 — Production
Bulk production of hand towels takes 20 days from confirmed PO and 30% deposit. In-line QC during weaving, dyeing, embroidery; final AQL 2.5 inspection before packing.
Step 4 — Shipping
We ship hand towels FOB Shanghai / Ningbo (default), CIF, or DDP. Sea 25-35 days; air 5-8 days; express 3-5 days for samples or urgent orders.
Industries & Use Cases
Hotels & Resorts
For the resort & hospitality industry, custom hand towels are typically 16"×28" cotton terry at 400-500 GSM with corner embroidery. We supply 100+ hotel groups with annual custom hand towels programs for guest bathrooms, spa, and pool decks. Pair with custom bath towels for full-room programs.
Corporate Events
For corporate events, custom hand towels are typically 300-450 GSM cotton or waffle with reactive print or embroidery. Low MOQ 50 pcs lets event organizers run small-batch custom hand towels for welcome kits, VIP gifts, and product launches. Pair with logo golf towels for sports-themed event giveaways.
Hotel Hand Towel Program
Cotton terry 400-500 GSM, corner embroidery, annual replenishment.
Spa Hand Towel Treatment
Waffle weave 300-400 GSM, fast-dry, woven label luxury spec.
Restaurant Hand Towel Service
Cotton or waffle 300-450 GSM, center print or full-surface art.
Why Choose galinkltd.com
We are a Suzhou-based towel manufacturer running our own factory for 14+ years. Every hand towel order is produced under our direct supervision.
| Credential | Detail |
|---|---|
| Certifications | GRS · Sedex SMETA 4-Pillar · ISO 9001 |
| MOQ | 50 pcs per design (custom hand towels) |
| Sample Policy | Free sample (freight collect); refunded against bulk PO |
| Lead Time | 5-7 days sample · 20 days bulk production |
| Active SKUs | 200+ towel designs in current production |
| Export Markets | US · UK · AU · CA · DE · FR · NZ · EU (DDP shipping available) |
Galink Ltd verified factory — GRS · Sedex · ISO 9001
- GRS Certified
- Sedex SMETA 4-Pillar ethical trade audit
- ISO 9001 quality management
- MOQ 50 pcs — lower than industry average
- 20-day lead time — faster than industry average
- Free sample + free design — zero pre-production cost
- OEM / ODM / Private Label — full flexibility
Address: No. 370, Yintong Road, Dongnan Development Zone, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China. Contact: Tel +86 18120081396 · Email info@galinkltd.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
What sizes of custom hand towels do you offer?
We offer three standard sizes: 16"×28" (standard hand towel, ~140 g at 450 GSM), 18"×30" (oversized, ~170 g), and 11"×18" (fingertip, ~70 g). For custom hand towels in hotel bathrooms, 16"×28" is the most common size; for spa and bathhouse, 18"×30"; for powder rooms, 11"×18" fingertip. Custom sizes are available on orders above 1,000 pcs.
Can you put a logo on hand towels?
Yes. Three logo methods are available for custom hand towels: corner embroidery (1.5"×1.5" logo, 1" from edge) for hotel and spa programs; center print or full-surface print for restaurant and bar use; woven label sewn-on for premium hotel and luxury spa. All custom hand towels include a free design mockup before sample production.
What materials are your hand towels made of?
We make custom hand towels in 100% cotton terry (the hotel standard), waffle weave (the spa / fast-dry option), Egyptian cotton (the luxury option), and microfiber (the gym / promotional option). 400-500 GSM cotton terry is the standard for hotel hand towels; 300-400 GSM waffle is standard for spa hand towels. All custom hand towels are produced to your material and GSM spec.
Do you supply hand towels for restaurants and bars?
Yes. Custom hand towels for restaurants and bars are typically 16"×28" cotton or waffle at 300-450 GSM with center logo or full-surface print. Low MOQ 50 pcs lets single-location restaurants and small bar groups run branded custom hand towels; 200+ pc orders qualify for tier-based pricing. We also supply event and catering custom hand towels with full reactive print.
What is the lead time for branded hand towel orders?
Sample lead time is 5-7 days after artwork sign-off. Bulk production lead time is 20 days from confirmed PO. Total cycle is 28-35 days for custom hand towels under FOB Shanghai; 35-50 days CIF / DDP. Rush production (15 days) is available on orders above 500 pcs for tight restaurant openings or event deadlines.
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Request a Free Quote
Send your custom hand towels spec to info@galinkltd.com or call +86 18120081396. We respond within 1 business day with pricing, sample timeline, and shipping options. Free sample and free design mockup on every custom hand towels inquiry.