Giving a bathrobe as a gift: Size, material and alternatives
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A bathrobe makes a good gift if you know the recipient's clothing size; if in doubt, one size larger is usually the better choice. A lightweight dressing gown is more forgiving of sizing errors than a thick terry bathrobe. If you don't know the size at all, it's better to give towels, as they come with no sizing risk.
Bathrobe or dressing gown as a gift?
A bathrobe is suitable for anyone who wants something absorbent and warm after showering or going to the sauna; a dressing gown is for anyone who wants something light to throw on over themselves in the morning at breakfast or in the evening on the sofa. The guide Bathrobe or dressing gown explains the differences in detail. The table compares the two robes from the bathrobes collection with towels as an alternative.
| Gift | Material and cut | Sizes | Suitable for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hechter Paris bathrobe (0100551) | 100% cotton terry, with hood, pockets and tie belt | S, M, L, XL | after showering, bathing or going to the sauna |
| Hechter Paris dressing gown (0100552) | 100% cotton, with shawl collar, patch pockets and tie belt | S, M, L, XL | in the morning, in the evening and when traveling |
| Towels | Terry | 50 × 100 cm, 70 × 140 cm | anyone whose robe size is unknown |
Which bathrobe size should I give as a gift?
The right bathrobe size usually corresponds to the recipient's usual clothing size. If in doubt, the larger size is the better choice, because a bathrobe should fit loosely and terry can shrink slightly when washed. The size information for each robe is on the respective product page; both Hechter Paris robes are available in sizes S to XL.
How do you care for a cotton bathrobe?
A cotton bathrobe is best washed at 60°C; this is also stated in the product data for both Hechter Paris robes. Terry becomes fluffier in the dryer than on the clothesline. Fabric softener should be avoided because it reduces absorbency; find out more in the guide Towel no longer absorbs.
What alternative is there without sizing risk?
Without sizing risk are towels and bedding in standard size. Towels come in fixed dimensions, while 135 × 200 cm bedding fits most single duvets. biberna invented Biber bedding (brushed cotton flannel) in 1968; warm bedding is therefore the obvious alternative for anyone who gets cold in the bathroom in the morning and in bed at night. The gift finder puts together a matching bedding set with two questions.
Frequently asked questions
Which size should I choose when giving a bathrobe as a gift?
The recipient's usual clothing size, one size larger if in doubt. A bathrobe should fit loosely, and terry can shrink slightly when washed. The Hechter Paris robes are available in sizes S, M, L and XL.
What is the difference between a bathrobe and a dressing gown?
A bathrobe is made of absorbent terry and is intended for after showering, bathing or going to the sauna. A dressing gown is lighter and is worn in the morning, in the evening or when traveling. The Hechter Paris bathrobe has a hood, while the Hechter Paris dressing gown has a shawl collar.
What are the Hechter Paris robes made of?
100% cotton. The 0100551 bathrobe is made of terry and has a hood, pockets and tie belt, while the 0100552 dressing gown has a shawl collar, patch pockets and tie belt. According to the product data, both are washable at 60°C.
What do I give if I don't know the size at all?
Towels or bedding in standard size. Towels come in fixed dimensions such as 50 × 100 cm and 70 × 140 cm. 135 × 200 cm bedding fits most single duvets and is the safe choice if the bed size is unknown.