Zoom In: Today’s Bathrobes Offer More Choices
Bathrobes have gone from frumpy to stylish in the past few years, a fact we should all be grateful for! There’s not much that’s more comfortable than a 100% cotton bathrobe, especially when starting your morning or ending your day.
Bathrobes Have Changed!
The plain white bathrobe of past decades is still around but styles and colors have changed drastically. Whereas bathrobes used to close only with a belt, today’s robes also come with zippers, buttons and even Velcro for those with dexterity or strength challenges.
Another difference in the bathrobes of today is the material they are made of. 100% cotton bathrobes are absorbent and easy to care for—just toss them in the washer, dry them and hang them up on a hook. There are robes made of new micro fiber material which are soft to the touch but that wrinkle unless hung on a hangar, shed instead of absorb water and because of the man-made fibers they do not hold warmth very well. Cotton is still king when it comes to comfort, ease of care and versatility!
Bathrobes Are Now Stylish!
Now that you know the best material for a bathrobe you’ll want to browse through some styles. Whether you’re looking for yourself or someone else, you’ll have to consider the length of the robe as well as the sleeves. Will it be used mostly for lounging or will it be worn while cooking breakfast? In the latter case you would want sleeves that reach to or above the elbow to avoid cooking accidents. If the robe is for lounging you would probably want longer sleeves and a longer length, too.
There are short robes that are more like long shirts and there are bathrobes that brush the floor. The length you get depends on the lifestyle of the person that will be wearing it. In fact, you may even want to get two robes for different requirements! Longer robes are great for donning after a shower or bath or relaxing while shorter ones are ideal for pool or hot tub wraps or making coffee in the morning.
Did you know that cotton bathrobes now come in many different colors? Solid pastels and bold primary colors are available as well as various modern patterns. It can be a lot of fun looking through all the styles and colors!
Personalize Your Gift
After you choose your style and color you’ll want to consider getting a monogram. While you might want one for yourself, a monogrammed gift item is intensely personal for the recipient and often a source of pride. You can get the person’s initials embroidered on the robe on the pocket or elsewhere, in beautiful old-fashioned calligraphy or modern letters.
Stylish 100% cotton bathrobes make perfect gifts that will make them think of you on every chilly morning or comfortable evening when they use that wonderful robe. It’s a gift that will look great and be used for years to come.
Larry Gilbert covers fashion deals and the spa industry for various media outlets. He also enjoys working from home with his kids while relaxing in one of his 2 men's bath robes. The ladies can also enjoy their home/work day in a soft woman's bathrobe
Bathrobes have gone from frumpy to stylish in the past few years, a fact we should all be grateful for! There’s not much that’s more comfortable than a 100% cotton bathrobe, especially when starting your morning or ending your day.
Bathrobes Have Changed!
The plain white bathrobe of past decades is still around but styles and colors have changed drastically. Whereas bathrobes used to close only with a belt, today’s robes also come with zippers, buttons and even Velcro for those with dexterity or strength challenges.
Another difference in the bathrobes of today is the material they are made of. 100% cotton bathrobes are absorbent and easy to care for—just toss them in the washer, dry them and hang them up on a hook. There are robes made of new micro fiber material which are soft to the touch but that wrinkle unless hung on a hangar, shed instead of absorb water and because of the man-made fibers they do not hold warmth very well. Cotton is still king when it comes to comfort, ease of care and versatility!
Bathrobes Are Now Stylish!
Now that you know the best material for a bathrobe you’ll want to browse through some styles. Whether you’re looking for yourself or someone else, you’ll have to consider the length of the robe as well as the sleeves. Will it be used mostly for lounging or will it be worn while cooking breakfast? In the latter case you would want sleeves that reach to or above the elbow to avoid cooking accidents. If the robe is for lounging you would probably want longer sleeves and a longer length, too.
There are short robes that are more like long shirts and there are bathrobes that brush the floor. The length you get depends on the lifestyle of the person that will be wearing it. In fact, you may even want to get two robes for different requirements! Longer robes are great for donning after a shower or bath or relaxing while shorter ones are ideal for pool or hot tub wraps or making coffee in the morning.
Did you know that cotton bathrobes now come in many different colors? Solid pastels and bold primary colors are available as well as various modern patterns. It can be a lot of fun looking through all the styles and colors!
Personalize Your Gift
After you choose your style and color you’ll want to consider getting a monogram. While you might want one for yourself, a monogrammed gift item is intensely personal for the recipient and often a source of pride. You can get the person’s initials embroidered on the robe on the pocket or elsewhere, in beautiful old-fashioned calligraphy or modern letters.
Stylish 100% cotton bathrobes make perfect gifts that will make them think of you on every chilly morning or comfortable evening when they use that wonderful robe. It’s a gift that will look great and be used for years to come.
Larry Gilbert covers fashion deals and the spa industry for various media outlets. He also enjoys working from home with his kids while relaxing in one of his 2 men's bath robes. The ladies can also enjoy their home/work day in a soft woman's bathrobe