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Ladies brown dressing gown
Thick enough that you stop reaching for a towel
It dries you, it doesn't just cover you — the loops lift water off the skin, so you can go from the shower to the kettle without reaching for a towel first
It gets softer with every wash — cotton loops open up over time — this is one of the few fabrics that is better in its second year than its first
It handles a hot wash — the one fabric here you can wash at 60°C when someone in the house has been ill
Cut cut to the ankle — length is what separates a robe from a cardigan
Measure over light clothing — tape flat, not tight. Between two sizes, take the larger one: a dressing gown is meant to wrap.
| Size | UK | Chest | Waist | Hips |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S - 36 | 8 | 86-90 cm (34-35 in) | 66-70 cm (26-28 in) | 91-95 cm (36-37 in) |
| M - 38 | 10 | 90-94 cm (35-37 in) | 70-74 cm (28-29 in) | 95-99 cm (37-39 in) |
| L - 40/42 | 12/14 | 95-101 cm (37-40 in) | 75-81 cm (30-32 in) | 100-106 cm (39-42 in) |
| XL - 44 | 16 | 101-107 cm (40-42 in) | 81-87 cm (32-34 in) | 106-112 cm (42-44 in) |
Body measurements, 1-2 cm (0-1 in) tolerance.
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Overview
keyboard_arrow_downTowelling: thick, absorbent and reassuringly heavy, cut to the ankle — for the ten minutes after a bath.
Delivery and returns
keyboard_arrow_downDispatch: your order leaves us within 24 hours.
Delivery: 7 to 9 working days standard, 5 to 7 priority.
Tracking: your number is emailed the moment it ships, and you can follow it from the Track your order page.
If the gown isn't right: write to us within 30 days and tell us what's wrong. We'll exchange it for a better fit, or refund you. The item is never resold.
Damaged parcel or wrong item: send a photo by email and we replace it.
Please note: the measurements shown are for this model, taken from the garment itself — not a range average. That is what lets you choose on figures rather than on a photo.
Women's long warm cotton towelling bathrobe
Fabric Cotton towelling
Length Full length
Fastening Self-tie belt
Hood No
Colours Purple, Grey, Brown
Care Machine wash at 40°C, tumble dry low. No fabric conditioner — it coats the loops and they stop absorbing.
Towelling is woven with raised loops on both faces, and those loops are what hold water. It is the same construction as a bath towel, which is why a towelling robe dries you instead of sitting damp on top of you. That is the difference between a towelling robe and one that only looks the part.
In use it shows up as one thing: it dries you, it doesn't just cover you — the loops lift water off the skin, so you can go from the shower to the kettle without reaching for a towel first. In the same vein, have a look at ladies brown dressing gown.
Women ask about the cut through the shoulder and where the belt sits at the waist before anything else, and they are right to — it is where most robes fall down. For more on this, browse purple dressing gown womens.
Towelling is heavy once wet, and it takes its time on the line. If you want something that dries in an hour, a waffle or a microfibre robe is the honest answer. The exact wash line is in the specifications above, so it is there when you need it. Treated that way, a towelling bathrobe is a five-winter garment rather than a one-season one — which is the difference between something you keep on the back of the door and something you replace every autumn. For more on this, browse brown dressing gown.
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What size should I take?
keyboard_arrow_downTake your usual UK size. It is cut loose so it goes over nightwear without pulling, and the belt takes up the rest. If you are between sizes, or if you want to wear it over a jumper, take the larger one. Full measurements are in the size guide above the buy button.
What is it actually made of?
keyboard_arrow_downCotton towelling. In the hand it is thick, absorbent and reassuringly heavy. In use that means it is it dries you, it doesn't just cover you.
How do I wash it?
keyboard_arrow_downMachine wash at 40°C, tumble dry low. No fabric conditioner — it coats the loops and they stop absorbing.
Will it be too warm indoors?
keyboard_arrow_downTowelling is a warm fabric in its own right, and it is the one that keeps working when the bathroom is cold.
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