This Soft Touch Linen robe is made from waffle weave rather than thick terry, and that is what gives it its character. The grid of small squares traps a thin layer of air, so the robe feels light on your shoulders, takes the chill off in winter and still breathes on a warm summer morning. It is made from 60% cotton and 40% polyester: the cotton is what you feel against your skin, and the polyester is what makes it dry fast on a hook, resist creasing in a suitcase and hold its shape through repeated washing. The cut is a kimono: a flat collar that lies smooth instead of rolling at the neck, wide sleeves and a loose body, with a wrap belt you tie to the fit you want. The hem runs long, down toward the ankle, so you get full coverage while you shave, make coffee or answer the door. Two patch pockets on the front hold a phone, keys or reading glasses. One honest note: waffle holds less water than a cotton terry robe, so it is a robe you put on after you dry off rather than one that dries you. Wash it once before the first wear, then wash it separately in cold water and tumble dry on low. The fabric softens with each wash, so fabric softener is not needed.
