Glodina Marathon Towel Range - A tough, sort-after product for the hospitality & healthcare industry!
Glodina Marathon Towel Range - A tough, sort-after product for the hospitality & healthcare industry!
Glodina Marathon Towel Range - A tough, sort-after product for the hospitality & healthcare industry!
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Glodina Black Label - Marathon™ Snag Proof™ Towels

The worlds best SNAG PROOF™ towel

Product Overview

Glodina Marathon™ Snag Proof™ towels are developed exclusively for the hospitality and health care industry.

What makes the Glodina Marathon™ Snag Proof™ towel unique?

Glodina Marathon™ Snag proof™ towels have proved they can last the distance. These pure cotton knitted towels are made to outlast conventional woven towels and have been specially designed to help reduce towel-laundering costs; in particular, they will reduce energy consumption and thus reduce energy bills saving you money in the long run.

Glodina Marathon Snag Proof Terry TowelsTo make them the ideal towel for commercial and industrial use, they’re manufactured to withstand more than 200 commercial/industrial washes. Thanks to a technological innovation, a very special construction has been developed to give the towel unique snag resistant and quick drying characteristics.

How is it made?

The towels are knitted as opposed to the traditional method of weaving them. By this method every individual loop is knotted into the base construction of the towel, thereby preventing the loops from coming loose or being pulled (Hence the term “Snag Proof”).  This is a long and expensive process, but second to none when comparing advantages with woven towels.

ISO 9001 SABS CertificationSABS ApprovedEnvironmentally friendlyThe next step is to use polyester in the base of the towel; polyester has quick drying properties, which make it perfect for towels and the inherent energy saving characteristics in the laundering process.

How is this process different to woven towels?

Individual loops cannot be knotted into the base of woven towels because of the technology and the machine capability. So, because the loops cannot be knotted it now rules out the use of a polyester base as there would be nothing holding in the loops to prevent them pulling loose, and the towel would fall to pieces very quickly. Any supplier which advocates that they have polyester in their woven towels are in fact referring to a blend whereby they mix polyester with the cotton fibres, this is used to strengthen the yarn for the weaving process which helps reduce breakages on the machines and speeds up production and improves productivity.

Note: Woven towels with a polyblend DO NOT DISPLAY QUICK DRYING OR SNAG PROOF™ CHARACTERISTICS, IT IS MERELY AN ADVANTAGE FOR THE PRODUCTION PROCESS AND HAS NO END USER BENEFITS.

Is Polyester problematic?

Absolutely not! The polyester in the Glodina Marathon™ Snag Proof™  towel does not come into contact with the user as it is hidden in the base of the towel. The only fibres that come in contact with your skin are 100% cotton.

 

Main features

  • Warp knit construction 
  • Completely snag proof - virtually indestructible
  • Double stitched
  • No fray side seams
  • Superior durability
  • Excellent absorbency
  • Shape retention
  • Pure cotton pile
  • Withstands more than 200 industrial washes
  • Quick Drying
  • Reduced energy consumption
  • Value for money

Range Items

MARATHON™ SNAG PROOF™ TOWELS 485gsm

These are the durable everyday towels that come in a range of colourfast colours that will co-ordinate perfectly with your décor. They are characterized by 5 stripes and 485 gsm of pure combed cotton.

MARATHON™ SNAG PROOF™ TOWELS 600gsm

These endurance towels go that extra mile to make guests feel pampered. Available in white and beige, they are characterized by 4 stripes and 600gsm(550g/m²) of pure combed cotton. King Bath sheets are also available.

MARATHON™ SNAG PROOF PROOF™ FACE CLOTH 420gsm

Marathon™ Snag Proof face cloth, 420gsm(380g/m²) of pure combed cotton, available in a range of colours to compliment the Marathon™ Snag Proof towel range.

MARATHON™ SNAG PROOF PROOF™ BATH MAT 638gsm

Marathon™ Snag Proof bath mat, a durable 638gsm (580g/m²) pure combed cotton bath mat to compliment the Marathon™ Snag proof towel range. Available in white, beige, cream, navy and green.

All Glodina Marathon™ Snag Proof™ towels are made from the finest combed cotton under strict quality conditions. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. To ensure it's an original , look out for the GLODINA BLACK LABEL.

Range Specifications

 Colours Weight
(g/m²)		 Weight
 (gsm)		  Hand Towels  Bath towels  Bath Sheets King Bath Sheets  Face Cloths Bath Mats
 White only  550g/m²  600gsm        100x175cm    
 White and Beige  550g/m²  600gsm  50x90cm  70x135cm  80x160cm      
 All colours  440g/m²  600gsm  50x90cm  70x130cm  80x150cm      
 All colours  380g/m²  420gsm          30x30cm  
 White,Beige,Cream,
Navy,Green		  580g/m² 638gsm           50x75cm


g/m² : Calculated by taking a 10cm² cutting of pile area of the towel. This is the traditional method used in South Africa by all manufacturers and retailers and is the preferred SABS method.

gsm: Calculated by dividing the weight of a unit by its exact dimensions. This is the universally used unit of measurement. The difference between g/m² and gsm is roughly 10%.

Range Colours

The Marathon™ Snag Proof towels are currently available in the following colours:

  • W233
    White
  • U204
    Cream
  • U216
    Beige
  • U234
    Pebble
  • G296
    Green
  • B475
    Blue
  • B929
    Navy
  • M504
    Burgundy

Advantages of the Glodina Marathon™ Snag Proof Towel

SNAGPROOF

Snags or pulled pile? Washing machines and tumble dryers may have sharp obstacles. Sharp edges on laundry cages, guest's nails or jewellery may cause regular woven towels to snag. With Glodina Marathon™ Snag Proof knitted towels you will not have these problems. The loops will not pull, the hems will not split, and the selvedge’s will not fray - no matter how many times the towel is washed!

Viewing a bigger version of our designs is easy! Just click on the design you wish to view.Marathon Snag Proof Towels Will Never Suffer From These Problems! If you would like to take a closer look at these defects, which many towels suffer from, simply click an image below:



"here’s proof that it’s
SNAGPROOF"

Be sure to view the TORTURE VIDEO to really see this product pass the test!

Regular woven towel - the WIRE BRUSH WINS!

Try the TORTURE TEST

To prove how effective our Snag Proof construction is, you need a Glodina Marathon™ Snag proof towel, any other woven towel and a wire brush. Pull the wire brush over the towels and see which one comes out on top. We know that the Glodina Marathon™ Snag Proof towel loops will not pull.


Glodina Marathon™ Snag Proof Towels - the TOWEL WINS!

Energy Efficient

ENERGY EFFICIENT – Saving you money whilst
preserving our environment

Quicker drying times when compared to standard towels and reduced laundering costs. The open base construction of the towel and use of polyester yarn allows water to be expelled quickly, reducing time in the wash & dry cycle, thus:

  • Reducing your towel laundering costs by up to 30% PROVEN (independent CSIR test results)
  • Lowering your energy consumption making this an eco friendly choice.    

ENDURANCE

Glodina Marathon™ Snag Proof™ towels last the distance…. guaranteed to withstand over 200 industrial washes, which is 2 to 3 times more washes* than you would get from normal woven towel. WITH NO EXTRA CARE OR ATTENTION NEEDED!
This is achieved by knotting the individual loops on a towel with polyester, a construction of 95% cotton & 5% polyester, which provides incredible strength in the pillar stitch and makes the overall towel exceptionally strong, durable and long lasting. Furthermore, there is minimal to zero differential shrinkage in the cross border, All these characteristics prove that the Glodina Marathon™ Snag Proof Towel™ crosses the finish line way ahead of all competitors.

*Under the same washing conditions as your woven towels

LUXURIOUS  TOUCH AND ABSORBENCY

It is easy to understand why Glodina Marathon™ Snag Proof™ knitted towels are the ideal choice plus - there is an added bonus, which users will particularly appreciate - a more luxurious feel and better absorbency which improves wash after wash. All Marathon towels are pre-washed and pre-shrunk prior to leaving the factory.

Benefits of Glodina Marathon™ Snag Proof™

  • GLODINA MARATHON™ SNAG PROOF™ TOWELS dry up to 30% faster, reducing your energy consumption by up to 30 % - PROVEN*. Your existing towel are now costing you as much as 30% MORE to process than the Glodina Marathon Snag proof towel. * see CSIR TEST RESULTS
  • GLODINA MARATHON™ SNAG PROOF™ TOWELS are snag free and virtually indestructible
    Thereby saving on reordering levels and repurchasing costs.
  • GLODINA MARATHON™ SNAG PROOF™ TOWELS do not have differential shrinkage
    No bottle neck effect or skew hanging towels
  • GLODINA MARATHON™ SNAG PROOF™ TOWELS have an open base construction
    This allows water to be expelled more effectively.
  • LOWER EMISSIONS - A reduced carbon footprint and more eco friendly than any other terry towel
  • LONGER LIFE – MORE WASHES - You will get 2 – 3 times more washes* from GLODINA MARATHON™ SNAGPROOF TOWELS. *Under the same washing conditions as your woven towels
  • QUICK DRYING: Open base construction allows the towel to expel water quickly reducing time in the wash & dry cycle. This advantage is a big money saver, there is no more wastage of items having to be discarded and you can achieve a longer laundering life as a result of it.
  • SNAG PROOF: Loops knotted into base to prevent snagging. Our unique Knitted construction prevents snagging of loops and traditional problems such as hems and selvedge’s fraying.
  • VAT DYED

Customer Testimonials

Dry-cleaning Technology Centre and Laundry Technology Centre - UK:
"Warp Knit Towels last longer than Woven Towels".

Geo Chem / Boston Laundry SA (Preferred supplier to SA Hospitality):  
"Snag Proof Towels have exceptional life span"

CSIR – Textiles Research Centre SA (From their research):
Hydro Bursts are very Rare in knitted towels.
Hems of woven towels fray before knitted towels.
Knitted towels have an extended life.
Knitted towels more suitable for use as pool towels – snag proof and more Chemical resistant – Chlorine Bleach.

CSIR – Textiles Research Centre SA (From their research):
Snag Proof towels have much higher elongation before breaking. (This reduces laundry tears)
Woven towels have very long snags.
Seams / hems break down on woven towels.

Lilianfels Australia.
“Marathon™ Towels outlast all other towels used in the past. Your product is of a much higher standard than any other towel on the market.”

Magnetic Island Laundries Australia.
"After extensive washing, Glodina Marathon Snag Proof  retained shape and softness.
The knitted construction is easier to clean after heavy staining ,helping us reduce our costs.
Reduces Drying time by 9 minutes.
Excellent durability. Towels bought 18 months ago retain their original attributes."

Pearl Linen Australia.
"Glodina Marathon™ Snag Proof towels are used for our 5 star Hotels. The quality is of a very high standard.
The towels have maintained their look and softness wash after wash. We are receiving in excess of a 40% longer life from the product of such high standard”

David Frenkle - Frenkle Textiles Australia:
"Rather than 100-120 industrial wash cycles, Glodina Marathon™ towels of quality warp knit construction usually exceed 200 washes and are the bench mark for hospitality industry"

Dean Travis of Boston Laundries washes 10 tons of towels per day for 13 clients in the hospitality industry:
Hotel Buyers should understand cheaper is not always best. Good quality towels are often more expensive initially, but in the long run they'll save you money because they last much longer."