We refer to Teema’s as towels because quite literally, they are Turkish towels, but Teemas are different than what most people in the US would consider a towel. 

Teemas are flat woven, meaning they do not have exposed loops like terry cloth towels do. This means that Teemas use significantly less fabric, which makes them much lighter and faster drying than regular terry cloth towels.

This also makes Teemas much more versatile than standard towels. Their lightweight and portable nature means they can double as a shawl, scarf, throw, adult blankie, yoga mat, and more!

No. Each collection varies slightly in terms of size and weight. Some have a looser weave, making them softer and more blanket-like, like the Labyrinth and Diamanté. Others have a tighter weave making them lighter and more portable, like the Simple and Layers.

Check each product's images for a chart displaying the size and weight. 

Teemas are made in Turkey using traditional weaving techniques. Some of the looms used in the production of our towels are over 50 years old and have been with the families for generations. 

Fun Fact: Jacquard looms use a series of punch cards to "program" the design of each towel, which is why many people refer to jacquard looms as the world's first computers!

Versatility is what truly sets Teemas apart from standard towels. While the most obvious use for a Teema is as a towel, many of our customers opt to use them in other ways. Because they are so much lighter, more portable, and more stylish than terry cloth, they work just as well as blankets, throws, scarves, wraps, and more!

BLANKET

Outside of being a towel, Teemas next, most obvious use, is as a blanket. Thanks to their large size and softness, Teemas make the perfect on-the-go blanket. Having a picnic at the park? Teema. Sitting around a campfire? Teema. Getting cold in between sets at Coachella? Teema. Trying to sleep on a plane but getting blasted by the AC? Teema. As you can see, Teemas are appearing in a lot of places you’d never expect to see a towel... well guess what? There's more.

SHAWL, SCARF, & WRAP

Thanks to their light fabric and stylish designs, Teemas can also be used as several different accessories/articles of clothing. Got enough sun at the beach and need a cover or wrap? Teema. Need something light enough to wear as a shawl but heavy enough to keep you warm? Teema. Looking to add to your scarf collection this winter? You guess it... Teema.

A BUNCH OF OTHER THINGS

As you own your Teema, you’ll continue to find many unexpected things you can use it for. Our customers have used them as home decor, yoga mats, table clothes, burkas, and more. The list keeps getting bigger.

Beach Towel
Throw
Shawl
Wrap
Scarf
Bath Towel
Yoga Mat
Picnic Blanket
Festival Accessory
Wall Tapestry
Interior Decor
The list goes on and on…

All of our products are made of premium 100% Turkish cotton. 

All of our towels are made in southwestern Turkey by skilled weavers.

Yes! Teemas are made from Turkish cotton, which has long fibers that actually get softer and more absorbent with each consecutive wash. That's right, like a fine wine, your Teema will get better with age. Think like that old flannel your dad has had for decades.

Because Teemas are made from 100% cotton, they do shrink a bit under heat. If you'd prefer your Teema stay its full, original size, we recommend washing under warm or cold water and hang or tumble drying. If you don't mind a little shrinkage, then feel free to wash however you please!

Fixing untied tassles is very simple. If they're braided tassles, just separate the threads into two equal sections, twist both sections clockwise, and tie a knot at the end. If they're not braided, just take all the loose threads in a bunch and retie the knot.

Shipping within the USA is FREE on orders over $150 (including HI and AK)

For orders below $150 shipping is calculated based on order weight.

For Canadian orders, shipping is free over $300 CAD.

International orders shipping costs vary based on weight and destination. International rates are calculated at checkout.

*We are not responsible for any import taxes and duties charged on orders delivered outside the US*

*Please note during the Holiday Period we may experience delayed fulfillment timeframes. Please allow 2 - 5 business days for order fulfillment. We appreciate your patience during this busy time*

You can expect to receive your order within 3-8 business days.

Order processing generally takes 1-2 business days.

Shipping generally take 2-6 business days.

Yes! We offer returns on any unused items not purchased during a sale within 30 days of delivery.

Some things to keep in mind:

-We kindly ask return postage to be paid for by the customer. Proof of tracking (tracking #, or image of receipt with tracking number visible) must be sent to help@teema.co to process the return. We are unable to process returns without proof of tracking. Please do not forget this important step so we can process the return.

-We don't offer returns on orders over $300. If you're not sure if you'll keep your order, that is totally fine, we just ask that you start with a smaller order if you're considering a return.

-We don't offer partial returns on Bundles, Pairings or Sets. If you would like to return a Bundle, Pairing or Set, it must be returned entirely.

-We don't offer returns on any item marked at a 45% discount or higher, or, The Mystery Bundle

Please send an email to help@teema.co to begin processing your return. We cannot process returns over the phone.

Please note that Teema Customer Support is available during standard business hours from Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM PST.

Yes! Like returns, exchanges can be processed within 30 days of delivery for unused items not purchased during a sale.

We kindly ask exchange postage to be paid for by the customer. Proof of tracking (tracking #, or image of receipt with tracking number visible) must be sent to help@teema.co to process the exchange. We are unable to process exchanges without proof of tracking. Please do not forget this important step so we can process the exchange.

We are not able to offer partial exchanges on Bundles, Pairings or Sets. If you would like to exchange a Bundle, Pairing or Set, it must be exchange entirely.

Please send an email to help@teema.co to begin processing your exchange. We cannot process exchanges over the phone.

It depends, but in most cases, no. We fulfill orders very quickly, and have a very short window to change or cancel orders. For this reason, we cannot guarantee that change or cancellation requests can be accommodated.

That said, if your order was placed during standard business hours and a mistake was made (incorrect address, wrong product, accidentally placed order), please do reach out to us ASAP with "URGENT ORDER CHANGE OR CANCEL" in the subject line. We will do our best to accommodate the request, but cannot guarantee we will be able to accommodate, depending how far along in the fulfillment process the order is.

Please note that Teema Customer Support is available during standard business hours from Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM PST. We will not be able to make changes to orders placed outside of this time as the order will be fulfilled overnight before we receive your message the next day.