12/1 SOFT AC

12/1 Soft Air-Covered (AC) Towels — Premium Specialty Terry from Pakistan

Tulip Towel Industries produces 12/1 Soft AC towels using air-covered yarn technology, a specialised spinning method that creates one of the softest and most distinctive towel fabrics available. The designation 12/1 refers to the yarn count (12 count, single ply) while Soft AC indicates an air-covered construction where a core yarn is encased in a soft cotton wrap using compressed air rather than mechanical twisting. The result is a towel with an exceptionally plush, airy pile that stands apart from conventional ring spun products.

Air-Covered Yarn Technology

In air-covered spinning, a filament core yarn is wrapped with staple cotton fibres using high-velocity air jets. This creates a yarn that is less tightly bound at the fibre level, producing a softer, more voluminous pile. The 12/1 count specification means the yarn is relatively coarse, ideal for a thick, heavy terry pile that offers exceptional absorbency and a characteristically soft, pillowy feel.

Key Product Features

• Exceptional softness: Air-covered construction produces a perceptibly softer hand-feel than conventional ring spun equivalents
• High pile loft: The 12/1 count creates a substantial, elevated pile that looks and feels luxuriously thick
• Superior absorbency: Coarser yarn with open pile structure draws moisture rapidly from the skin
• Quick drying: Air-covered yarns retain less water in the pile, making towels quicker to dry after laundering
• Colour richness: Open fibre construction accepts reactive dyes with excellent depth and evenness
• GSM range: Typically 450 to 650 GSM depending on pile height and specification

Applications

12/1 Soft AC towels are ideal for luxury hotel properties, spa facilities, and premium retail brands that want a soft, distinctive product. The unique texture and impressive loft make these towels effective demonstration products in retail and a quality signal in hotel bathrooms. We supply buyers in Europe, the Gulf, and North America.

Manufacturing and Export

All 12/1 Soft AC towels are manufactured in our Karachi facility using specialist spinning equipment. We offer custom sizing, colour matching, border designs, and private label packaging. Contact our export team for samples, technical data sheets, and bulk pricing.