Riviera Sheet Towel

The Riviera Sheet Towel is 100% cotton, woven in Brazil using the finest Brazilian cotton on the market. The construction uses two warps, one for the ground and one for the pile, with a special 2-ply yarn in the pile that makes the towel highly absorbent and durable. At 645 GSM, it has the weight of a resort-quality towel without being too heavy to transport.

The Sheet Towel is the largest format in the Riviera collection, measuring 35 x 69 inches (89 x 175 cm), while the Bath Towel measures 30 x 63 inches (76 x 160 cm). The Sheet Towel gives more coverage, making it a better choice for poolside use or anyone who prefers a larger wrap. Both share the same 100% Brazilian cotton construction, 645 GSM weight, and garment-washed finish.

At 645 grams per square meter, the Riviera Sheet Towel sits at the high end of terry weight, which directly correlates with absorbency. The 2-ply yarn used in the pile increases surface area in the loop structure, pulling moisture away quickly. Despite that weight, the towel is light enough for easy poolside or travel use.

Yes. The Riviera Sheet Towel is garment-washed and dyed using non-toxic dyes, with no harsh chemical finishes added after weaving. The garment-washing process also removes any residual stiffness from the fabric, so the towel is soft against skin from the first use. For those with reactive skin, the absence of chlorine bleach or synthetic brightening agents in the dye process is an important distinction.

Wash in lukewarm water with a gentle detergent, separating light and dark colors. Do not overload the machine, as this can damage the long cotton fibers that give the towel its absorbency. Tumble dry on low heat and remove promptly to reduce wrinkling, or line dry for best results. Avoid chlorine bleach, alpha hydroxy acids, and benzoyl peroxide on garment-dyed colors, as these whitening agents break down the reactive dyes. Learn more about garment-dyeing care.

Garment-dyeing is an artisanal process, and MATTEO allows for a shade variation of plus or minus 10% between dye lots. Two towels ordered in the same color at different times may read as slightly different tones. This natural variation is an inherent characteristic of the garment-dyeing process, not a defect.

The Riviera Sheet Towel is available in fifteen colors: White, Moon, Off White, Greige, Salt, Iris, Mica, Oat, Bay, Alpine, Coal, Fig, Bark, Night, and Smoke. The range spans neutrals and muted tones consistent with MATTEO's restrained California palette. Color availability varies by stock; check the Bath Collection for current inventory.

The Riviera Sheet Towel was inspired by the towels used at resort hotels on the Italian Riviera, and the 645 GSM Brazilian cotton construction holds up to that reference. The hanging loop on the short edge works in both bathroom and poolside settings. The range of fifteen colors makes it easy to match an existing bathroom palette, and the garment-washed finish means it arrives soft rather than stiff.