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At Matarranz we offer bath mats in high-gsm cotton, woven in combed American terry and in extra-long-staple Egyptian cotton. They are made for that first step out of the bath or shower: high absorbency, softness and a density you feel the moment your foot touches them. They can be personalised with embroidered initials or logos. Shops in Madrid, Lagasca 21, and San Sebastián, San Marcial 20.
Bath Mats
High-gsm cotton in combed American terry. Absorbency, a soft, dry feel and a density you notice from the very first step.
A bath mat is the first thing your body touches as you step out of the bath or shower, and that is where everything that matters about it is decided: that it takes up the water without its surface staying soaked, that your foot never meets the cold floor underneath, and that it stays where it was put. None of this depends on how it looks. It depends on the cotton the terry is woven from, the height of the loop and the weight of the piece, and those are the three things we judge every one of our bath mats by.
American Terry and Egyptian Cotton: What Makes a Good Bath Mat
The structure of the terry and the quality of the cotton it is woven from explain why two bath mats of the same size can behave so differently.
Combed American Terry
American terry is a long, closed loop set on a compact base, which gives it a great capacity to absorb water without becoming sodden. The yarn is combed before weaving: that step removes the short fibres and stops the terry shedding lint in the first washes or opening up over the years.
Extra-Long-Staple Egyptian Cotton
Our American terry bath mat is made in Giza 94 Egyptian cotton, an exquisite extra-long-staple cotton that owes its quality to the unique climatic conditions of the region where it is grown. The length of the fibre is what holds the loop wash after wash, and what helps the mat keep its structure over the years. It is the same standard we apply to the cotton in our Summum towels, among others.
Organic Cotton and Absorbent Finishes
For the heavier pieces the cotton is treated for greater hydrophilicity, which increases its capacity to absorb water. These are our Striped bath mat, in organic cotton with a Fibrosoft finish that gives density without extra weight, and our 1,500 gsm Hydrocotton bath mat. Both also have an antibacterial treatment that prevents the odours damp can cause.
Bath Mat Weight
There is no better or worse answer here, only three ways of thinking about the bathroom.
Small or poorly ventilated bathroom. You want a piece that dries quickly between uses. The American terry bath mat, in Giza 94 cotton, is the lightest in the collection (around 600 gsm) and therefore the quickest to dry.
Main bathroom, in daily use. The Striped bath mat, in organic cotton with a Fibrosoft finish, has more body at twice the weight, yet never feels heavy when you lift it.
The feeling of your foot sinking in. The Hydrocotton bath mat, at 1,500 gsm, is the densest. If you are after a plush, exceptionally soft feel, this is the one to choose.
Bath Mat Sizes
Our catalogue sizes (55 × 80 and 60 × 95 cm) are designed for the front of a shower or the length of a standard bath. It is worth measuring the space with the shower door open, if there is one, as well as the distance to the vanity unit: a mat that rubs against the plinth or gets caught under the door ends up shifting about and getting dirty.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bath Mats
What weight should a bath mat be?
Around 600 gsm in combed American terry gives a light, quick-drying piece, suited to a small or poorly ventilated bathroom. From 1,200 gsm upwards the mat has more body and, because of its own weight, moves around less, which suits a main bathroom in daily use. Weight alone does not determine quality: the length of the fibre and the finish of the terry count for as much, if not more.
What is the difference between American terry and standard terry?
American terry has a longer, closed loop on a compact base, so it absorbs through its whole structure rather than only at the surface.
What sizes do your bath mats come in?
Our catalogue sizes are 55 × 80 and 60 × 95 cm. If your bathroom needs a special size, please contact our team.
Can they be embroidered?
Most of our bath mats can be personalised with embroidered initials, a name or a logo, like our towels and bathrobes, for a consistent set across every piece in the bathroom.
Bath Mats, Towels and Bathrobes: the Complete Bathroom
Our bath mats are part of our bath linen collection, selected to the same standards of quality and finish as our towels and bathrobes. You will find every model at Lagasca 21 in Madrid, at San Marcial 20 in San Sebastián, and on our website.
