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YesPromotion offers full-color dye-sublimation printing on six towel fabrics, each with a different feel, function, and price point. All towels are manufactured in Taiwan (MIT) with SGS-tested materials, low minimum order quantities starting from 50 pieces, and 10–15 business day production. This guide covers every fabric option, compares them side-by-side, and helps you choose the right towel for your promotional, corporate, or retail application.
A towel is one of the most universally useful promotional products — it gets picked up, kept, and actually used, whether at the gym, the beach, a concert, or draped over an office chair. That translates into repeated brand exposure in the most organic way possible. YesPromotion now offers full-color dye-sublimation printing across six distinct fabric types, each engineered for different use cases, budgets, and tactile experiences. Every towel is manufactured entirely in Taiwan with SGS-tested materials, and most can be ordered from as few as 50 pieces.
Dye sublimation uses heat (typically 200°C / 392°F) to permanently infuse CMYK ink into the fabric at a molecular level — the color literally becomes part of the fiber, rather than sitting on top of it. The result is photo-quality, edge-to-edge, full-color graphics up to 720 dpi resolution that won't crack, peel, or fade after washing.
Unlike screen printing (limited to 1–4 spot colors and flat areas) or heat-transfer vinyl (prone to peeling after 20–30 washes), sublimation allows gradients, photographs, intricate patterns, and unlimited colors in a single pass. Because there is no physical ink layer on the surface, sublimation-printed towels retain the original softness, absorbency, and hand feel of the base fabric. The print is as durable as the fabric itself.
An additional environmental benefit: sublimation is a dry printing process that uses no water in the dye transfer stage, producing significantly less wastewater than conventional textile dyeing methods.
THE ALL-ROUNDER • Smooth, lightweight, ultra-absorbent • 200–250 gsm
The classic sublimation towel fabric and YesPromotion's best-selling category. Microfiber is composed of ultra-fine polyester fibers (typically 0.1–0.5 denier) that create a smooth, silky surface — ideal for capturing sublimation ink with exceptional color vibrancy and edge sharpness. The fabric is lightweight, quick-drying, and absorbs up to 7× its weight in water.
Key Characteristics
Smooth surface with the sharpest print reproduction of all six fabrics. Quick-drying and lightweight — folds compact for travel and event distribution. Available in the widest range of sizes: from small cleaning cloths (15×18 cm) and hand towels (22×22 cm) to oversized beach towels (155×200 cm) and round towels (152 cm diameter). Optional features include zippered pockets, triangle corner pockets, and hemmed or laser-cut edges. Can be produced with double-sided sublimation (different designs on front and back).
Best for: Sports events, beach promotions, gym giveaways, corporate gifts, rally towels, cleaning cloths, screen-cleaning products, and any application where vivid full-coverage printing and lightweight portability are priorities.
Available sizes: Sports towels (22×110 cm), gym towels with pocket (28×98 cm, 49×88 cm), hand towels (35×75 cm), bath towels (75×150 cm), oversized beach (155×200 cm), round (152 cm ∅), rally towels (various), cleaning cloths (15×18 cm to 20×20 cm).
THE PREMIUM FEEL • Thick, fluffy, heavyweight • 300–350 gsm
Long Plush is the heavyweight champion of the lineup. Dense, raised polyester fibers create a thick, fluffy texture reminiscent of a traditional cotton terry towel — but with full-color sublimation capability that cotton simply can't match. At 300–350 gsm (compared to 200–250 gsm for standard microfiber), the plush pile is noticeably taller and denser, giving recipients an immediate impression of quality the moment they touch it.
Key Characteristics
Thick pile height with a soft, cushioned hand feel — the heaviest and most substantial fabric option. Sublimation prints appear slightly softer on the raised fibers, giving images a velvety, painterly quality rather than the crisp sharpness of flat microfiber. Available in white, black, and yellow base colors, enabling both light-ground and dark-ground design approaches.
Best for: High-end corporate gifts, luxury brand promotions, VIP hospitality, hotel and spa partnerships, sports fan merchandise, collector's items, and any application where perceived value and tactile quality matter more than compactness.
Available sizes: Rally towels, sports towels (long format), hand towels, and custom sizes. Black and yellow plush variants also available for specialty dark-ground designs.
THE PERFORMANCE PICK • Wet-activated cooling, Nylon6 yarns • SGS tested
CoolSensation towels are made from Nylon6 cooling yarns (SGS test passed) that activate when wet. Simply soak the towel in water, wring it out, and snap it — the fabric drops temperature by up to 10–15°C below ambient, and the cooling effect lasts as long as the towel remains damp. Re-wet to reactivate. This is a purely physical cooling mechanism — no chemicals, no expiration date, infinitely reusable. The full-color sublimation is applied to one side, while the reverse retains the functional cooling mesh structure.
Key Characteristics
Physical evaporative cooling technology — no chemicals, no expiration, infinitely reusable. Lightweight and compact when dry, making them easy to package in tubes, pouches, or zip bags for event distribution. Available in multiple sizes from compact neck towels (60×25 cm) to standard sports sizes (60×40 cm, 100×30 cm). SGS lab tested for cooling performance and material safety.
Best for: Outdoor events, marathons and running events, sports tournaments, summer festivals, construction crews, theme parks, trade shows, fitness brands, and any scenario where heat relief adds memorable value to a branded giveaway.
Available sizes: Compact cooling towel (60×25 cm), standard (60×40 cm), long (100×30 cm). Can be packaged in PVC tubes, zip pouches, or custom packaging for event distribution.
THE ECO CHOICE • Recycled PET bottles, moisture-wicking bird's-eye mesh
Made from post-consumer recycled PET bottles (rPET), this fabric combines environmental responsibility with athletic-grade performance. Each standard-size towel diverts approximately 3–5 plastic bottles from landfills. The bird's-eye mesh structure provides superior breathability and moisture-wicking properties, moving sweat away from the skin quickly. Sublimation prints on the smooth face side are vibrant and crisp, while the textured reverse aids in rapid evaporation.
Key Characteristics
Manufactured from post-consumer recycled PET bottles, supporting ESG compliance and green procurement standards. Bird's-eye mesh weave provides excellent airflow and fast-dry performance. Lighter weight than traditional microfiber with a sporty, technical feel. Complements sustainability-focused brand messaging and corporate social responsibility programs.
Best for: ESG-conscious corporations, green-certified events, eco-brand merchandise, government sustainability campaigns, athletic and fitness promotions, Earth Day giveaways, and any client that needs to demonstrate environmental commitment alongside product quality.
Available sizes: Sports towels, hand towels, and custom sizes in standard rPET bird's-eye mesh fabric.
THE HYBRID • Cotton terry back + sublimation polyester front • SGS tested
This innovative double-layer construction gives you the best of both worlds: a polyester face that accepts full-color sublimation printing, bonded to a 100% cotton terry backing that delivers the absorbency and familiar soft feel of a traditional cotton towel. The result is a towel that looks stunning and performs like the real thing. SGS tested in accordance with textile safety requirements covering free formaldehyde, azo colorants, organotin, and nonylphenol levels.
Key Characteristics
Heavyweight double-layer construction with a premium hand feel. Front: smooth polyester for vivid sublimation at full color resolution. Back: 100% cotton terry loops for superior water absorption and the familiar touch people expect from a quality towel. Higher perceived value than single-layer microfiber. Passes international textile safety testing for skin contact.
Best for: Premium corporate gifts, hotel and hospitality branding, bath and spa promotions, golf tournaments, executive giveaways, bar towels for beverage brands, and situations where cotton's familiar feel is essential but full-color printing is also required.
Available sizes: Rally/bar towels (28×46 cm), sports towels (28×110 cm), hand towels (35×75 cm), bath towels (75×150 cm). Sublimation on polyester front face; cotton terry reverse.
THE LUXURY TOUCH • Ultra-soft suede face, brushed fleece reverse
Suede fleece is the most tactilely distinct fabric in the lineup. The front surface has a smooth, suede-like nap that produces beautifully sharp sublimation prints with the richest color saturation of all six fabrics, while the reverse features a brushed fleece texture. The double-sided treatment makes the towel feel luxurious from any angle. It's noticeably softer and more fabric-like than standard microfiber — closer to a high-end scarf than a traditional towel.
Key Characteristics
Ultra-smooth suede face with exceptional color depth — particularly striking for dark, saturated designs and fine detail work. Brushed fleece reverse adds warmth and softness. Excellent drape and flexibility, making it versatile beyond towel use (wall hangings, lap blankets, display textiles). Strong water absorption with quick-dry capability. Also available as wipe cloths with a hanging loop for kitchen or cleaning applications.
Best for: Art and illustration-driven designs, museum and gallery merchandise, luxury brand collaborations, photography-quality reproductions, sports fan collector's items, wiping cloths, and applications where the towel doubles as a display piece or keepsake.
Available sizes: Small towels (19×19 cm), sports towels (19×110 cm), wipe towels with hanging loop (30×40 cm), and custom sizes.
| Fabric | Weight | Feel | Print Quality | Special Feature | Top Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microfiber | 200–250 gsm | Smooth, silky | Sharpest, photo-quality | Widest size range, double-sided print option | Sports events & giveaways |
| Long Plush | 300–350 gsm | Thick, fluffy | Soft, painterly | Heavyweight premium feel, black/yellow base options | Corporate VIP gifts |
| CoolSensation™ | Light | Cool when wet | Vibrant (one side) | Physical cooling up to 15°C below ambient | Outdoor & fitness events |
| DryFit rPET | Light–mid | Sporty, mesh | Crisp, vivid | Recycled PET bottles, ESG compliant | Sustainability programs |
| Cotton + T | Heavy (dual) | Cotton-soft back | Vibrant front | Real cotton absorbency, SGS safety tested | Premium bath & hospitality |
| Suede Fleece | Mid–heavy | Suede-soft | Richest saturation | Luxury double-sided texture, best for dark designs | Art & luxury brands |
Rally towels for stadium giveaways, marathon finisher towels, gym membership sign-up gifts, branded yoga towels, cycling event merchandise. Recommended fabrics: Microfiber, CoolSensation, rPET.
Executive welcome kits, shareholder meeting giveaways, annual employee appreciation gifts, office wellness program items. Recommended fabrics: Long Plush, Cotton + T, Suede Fleece.
Booth giveaways, attendee swag bags, speaker gifts, branded hand towels for tech-demo stations. Lightweight microfiber towels pack flat and ship economically. Recommended fabrics: Microfiber (rally size), CoolSensation (compact tube packaging).
Branded beach towels for resorts, airline amenity kits, cruise-line cabin gifts, hotel pool towels with property branding. Recommended fabrics: Cotton + T (bath size), Microfiber (oversized beach), Long Plush (luxury hospitality).
Green procurement compliant giveaways, Earth Day promotional items, eco-certification tie-in merchandise, corporate sustainability report companions. Recommended fabric: DryFit rPET.
Museum gift shop items, exhibition commemoratives, tourism souvenirs, limited-edition artist collaborations, photography reproductions. Recommended fabrics: Suede Fleece (best color depth), Microfiber (sharpest detail).
Need to show clients the actual look and feel of each fabric? YesPromotion offers a printed L-shape sample brochure containing swatches of all six fabric types with full-color sublimation demonstrations. The brochure carries no YesPromotion branding, so distributors and resellers can present it directly to their own customers under their own brand identity. Each swatch shows both the printed side and the reverse, allowing buyers to feel the fabric weight, texture, and softness firsthand.
Contact us to request your free demo sample set.
Whether you need 50 rally towels for a local charity run or 10,000 beach towels for a resort chain, YesPromotion handles everything — artwork setup, fabric selection consultation, sampling, sublimation printing, and global delivery. Over 30 years of MIT manufacturing expertise, Disney FAMA certified (FAC-044333), with the flexibility to match your timeline and budget.
Phone: +886-2-2632-4076 | Email: service@yespromotion.com | Website: www.yespromotion.com
YesPromotion is a brand under North Peak Trading Co., Ltd. (founded 1990), a Taiwan-based manufacturer with over 30 years of expertise in the promotional products industry. Specializing in custom sublimation towels, cooling towels, canvas bags, eco-friendly rPET bags, seamless bandanas, insulated bags, and more, YesPromotion handles everything from raw materials, printing, and sewing in-house. Disney FAMA certified (FAC-044333). Serving corporate gifts, brand merchandise, and event giveaway needs across diverse industries worldwide.
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YesPromotion | Custom Sublimation Towel Manufacturer | 30 Years MIT Production
Published: 2026-02-12 | Last Updated: 2026-02-12
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