Ok all, I am losing my mind trying to ind out this info. I know there are charts/tables available, can't remember where. Help! Thanks, Jerri in NJ
What kind of stuff are you looking for?
Dishtowels, bathtowels?
Blankets, shawls, sheets, standard bed sizes?
Curtains?
In your letter dated October 9, 2007 you requested a classification ruling.
You will be importing a hand towel, bath towel, washcloth, dish cloth, dish towel and bar mop. Samples of the items were not submitted with your request. All of the items will be made from either 100 percent cotton or 93 percent cotton and 7 percent polyester woven terry fabric.
The applicable subheading for the dish towel will be 6302.60.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen: toilet linen and kitchen linen, of terry toweling or similar terry fabrics, of cotton towels: dish. The duty rate will be 9.1 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the hand towel and bath towel will be 6302.60.0020, HTSUS, which provides for bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen: toilet linen, of terry toweling or similar terry fabrics, of cotton... other. The duty rate will be 9.1 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the washcloth will be 6302.60.0030, HTSUS, which provides for bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen: toilet linen, of terry toweling or similar terry fabrics, of cotton... other. The duty rate will be 9.1 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the dishcloth will be 6307.10.2027, HTSUS, which provides for other made up articles, including dress patterns: floorcloths, dishcloths, dusters and similar cleaning cloths: dustcloths, mop cloths and polishing cloths: other dish cloths: of cotton. The duty rate will be 5.3 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the bar mop will be 6307.10.1020, HTSUS, which provides for other made up articles, including dress patterns: floorcloths, dishcloths, dusters and similar cleaning cloths: dustcloths, mop cloths and polishing cloths, of cotton bar mops (measuring 46 to 57 centimeters in length and 38 to 43 centimeters in width) of terry fabric. The duty rate will be 4.2 percent ad valorem.
Hi Franco,
You found a great site. It's good to have the sizes of all these things. I also recall an article in Handwoven about 4 years ago listing towels, placemats, napkins and other household items such as dish towels and bath towels. The sizes Franco found in the previous post are about the same as what I recall from Handwoven. I'll see if I can find it.
Let us know what you are specifically interested in, it would help.
Claudia
This question came up some time ago in a Yahoo group and the answer was that there is a table in the back of Mary Black's (New) Key to Weaving. I don't own this myself so am just passing on the information that was supplied in the other group.
Hope this helps.
Laverne
Found another site www.sizes.com
http://www.sizes.com/home/towels.htm
http://www.sizes.com/home/sheets.htm
This is interesting
Bath Towel Buying Guide Macy's
http://www.macys.com/campaign/buyingguides/bathtowel/index_popup.jsp
Bath Towel: measures approximately 27x52" The essential, do-it-all towel used for drying after a shower or bath.
Hand Towel: measures approximately 16x30" This everyday towel gets plenty of usage drying hands after hand-washing.
Wash Cloth/Wash Towel: measures approximately 13x13" This small square towel is used both in and out of the shower/bath to wash hands, body and face (don't forget behind the ears!)
Bath Sheet: approximately 35x60" A bit more indulgent that a standard towel, this oversized towel is ideal for those who prefer more coverage after a shower or bath.
Fingertip Towel: measures approximately 11x18" A bit smaller than a hand towel, this rectangular towel is often used in guest bathrooms in place of a hand towel.
Tub Mat: measures approximately 27x52" A handy, tightly woven and highly absorbent towel used outside the tub or shower stall to prevent the floor from getting wet.
A professional industrial textile supplier shows sizes on this site
http://www.oracarr.com/towels.html
These kitchen towels are 15 x 26 inch!
Have a good day!
Also... as a designer and handweaver one can always determine the size one needs or wants! In my weaving classes I'd suggest students make a paper model (kraft paper or newsprint) of the size they thought they wanted (like for place mats) and try out a place setting on it. I also asked if they had an item that they liked the size of--for instance, a scarf. Measure that item and design the handwoven to be that size.
Tommye
Thank you, Thank you one and all. Great resources and suggestions. I know that I could measure things I like, I wanted the table/chart as a basic reference. I have pounds of cottolin and Louet linen that I would like to use up ( to make room for more stuff later on, but I digress). At my recent guild sale (Jockey Hollow Weavers, Mendham, NJ) I noticed there were not a lot of household textiles, so thought this would be a good stashbusting project this year for gifts and items for the sale. I have Mary Black's book, will look more closely for the table. Jerri
There is also a chart on page 40 of "The Weaver's Companion", by Interweave Press.
