Anabyn does not offer free samples. Hotel linen samples are paid, with the sample and courier cost ($35–$60 courier to most countries) quoted upfront, and arrive in 7–14 days.
By Dr Abin Babu, Founder & Chairman · Facts last reviewed
Evaluate Anabyn hotel towel and bed linen quality before committing to a full order. Paid samples, sent by DHL/FedEx air courier to hotel procurement teams globally. We quote the cost before we make them.
| Product | Specification | Quantity | Lead Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Bath Towel | 550 GSM, White, 70×140cm | 2 pieces | 7–14 days |
| Hotel Hand Towel | 400 GSM, White, 40×60cm | 2 pieces | 7–14 days |
| Hotel Face Cloth | 400 GSM, White, 30×30cm | 2 pieces | 7–14 days |
| GSM Swatch Card | 350/450/500/550/600/650 GSM comparison | 1 set | 7–14 days |
| Hotel Flat Sheet | T-250 Percale, White, Queen | 1 piece | 7–14 days |
| Custom GSM Sample | Non-stock specification | 2–4 pieces | 20–30 days |
Submit the sample request form with your hotel/company name, GSM preference, and destination. We reply with the sample and courier cost.
Once you pay the sample quote, the pack goes out via DHL or FedEx with tracking.
Assess GSM, softness, whiteness, and weave structure against your hotel specification.
Confirm your preferred GSM and size. Receive formal FOB quotation within 24 hours.
No. Anabyn does not offer free samples. Samples are paid: we quote the sample and courier (DHL/FedEx) cost upfront, and you pay before we make them. Buyers also pay local customs or import duties on sample shipments where these apply. Your sample quote says whether the charge is credited against a bulk order. You can cancel a sample request free of charge before dispatch.
Available samples: Hotel bath towels (550 GSM standard white, 70×140cm) - 2 pieces. Hotel hand towels (400 GSM, 40×60cm) - 2 pieces. Hotel face cloths (400 GSM, 30×30cm) - 2 pieces. GSM swatch card - 350/450/500/550/600/650 GSM comparison set. Hotel bed sheet sample (T-250 percale, queen size flat sheet) - 1 piece. OEKO-TEX documentation on request. All samples are paid, and custom GSM or size samples (non-stock) cost more; we quote each request before we start.
Standard samples from existing stock: 5–10 business days by DHL/FedEx air courier to most destinations. GCC countries (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait): 3–5 business days. Europe: 5–7 business days. USA/Canada: 7–10 business days. Australia: 7–10 business days. Africa: 7–14 business days. Custom-made samples (non-stock specifications): add 15–20 days for production before dispatch. Track your sample shipment with DHL/FedEx tracking number provided on dispatch.
Yes. Every sample is paid, including courier. We quote the sample and courier cost upfront, and you pay in advance. Non-stock custom samples (custom GSM, custom colour, or custom embroidery) cost more than stock samples. Whether a sample charge is credited against a bulk order is stated on your sample quote. To request samples: submit the sample request form, share your hotel or company name, buying quantity estimate, and target GSM/product type. Samples are prioritised for buyers with concrete procurement timelines.
Yes. Branded/embroidered hotel towel samples can be provided with your hotel logo or name. Embroidery on sample towels: lead time 3–4 weeks (embroidery setup + production + shipping). Embroidered samples carry an embroidery setup charge, quoted upfront. Embroidery thread colour matching and embroidery position mockup provided for approval before production. We recommend requesting plain samples first to confirm GSM and quality, then confirming embroidery on a small set before full container order.
For towels our minimum is 500 pcs trial / 2,000 pcs wholesale. "Per SKU" means per size and colour combination. Smaller towel orders can join a run we already have in production, in that run's size, GSM and colour. Tell us your size and GSM and we will list the runs that are close. Bed linen starts at 50 pcs per size at 200, 300 and 400 TC, standard or custom sizes (250 TC subject to availability). Bathrobes start at 50 pcs per size in white, standard or custom sizes (colours on enquiry). A custom towel below 500 pieces costs more per piece, because a loom set-up and a dye lot cost the same for 100 towels or 1,000. We will tell you that plainly before you commit.
Paid, with sample and courier cost quoted upfront. Courier from Kerala to most countries runs $35–$60 via DHL or FedEx and arrives in 7–14 days. We recommend asking for two GSM weights side by side — most buyers change their mind about weight once they hold both. Your sample quote says whether the charge is credited against a bulk order.
50% advance, 50% on production completion (before dispatch). The balance falls due only once the finished goods have passed our AQL 2.5 inspection against your approved sample, and you get photos of the actual production run before you pay it. You can also appoint a third-party inspector (SGS, Bureau Veritas or Intertek, roughly $300–$500 for a single inspection) to check the goods at the specialist unit before you release the balance; we will schedule it and give them access. If a shipment does not match the approved sample, we remake or credit it. For larger orders, an L/C at sight is accepted instead.
In most countries, no — not for commercial quantities of ordinary cotton textiles. In the US, UK, EU, UAE, Australia and Canada, a business tax or VAT registration number is normally all that is required, and your freight forwarder or customs broker files the entry for you. Some markets do require an importer registration (Saudi Arabia and Egypt among them). Tell us your country and we will tell you plainly what you need before you commit any money.
FOB means the price to get goods loaded onto the ship at Cochin port — freight, duty and local delivery are on top. As a rough guide, sea freight adds $0.15–$0.45 per towel on a shared container and less on a full one; import duty is typically 6–12% depending on your country. We quote CIF (freight included) or DDP (everything included, delivered to your address) on request, so you can compare one final number instead of guessing. Our landed-cost calculator does the arithmetic for you.
Yes, absolutely. Certification is not a hoop we make you jump through — it is simply how we already manufacture. Every piece is made under OEKO-TEX Standard 100 whether you ask for the certificate or not, and it costs you nothing extra. If you do not need the paperwork, do not ask for it and nothing about your order or price changes. Buyers who supply hotel groups or EU retailers usually want the documents; an Airbnb host or a salon owner almost never does.
30–45 days for production, plus shipping. Sea freight is 10–16 days to the Gulf, 22–30 days to Europe and the UK, 28–38 days to the US east coast, and 18–25 days to Australia. Air freight cuts that to 3–5 days but costs roughly 6–8× more per kilo, so it is worth it for samples and rarely worth it for bulk. Plan on about 8–10 weeks door to door for a first sea shipment.
Fair question, and one you should ask everyone. Yes, we are a manufacturer and exporter, not a trader. We run production stage by stage through specialist units: spinning, weaving, dyeing, finishing, stitching, embroidery and labelling are each done by a unit that specialises in it, and we own the spec, the approved shade, the AQL 2.5 inspection and the shipment as exporter of record. You deal with one accountable party, not a chain of middlemen, and you can video-call the unit running your order. We will give you our IEC (Import Export Code) and GST registration to check.
Yes. Woven labels, printed care labels, embroidered logos, custom packaging and retail barcodes are all standard. Logo embroidery adds about $0.30–$0.60 per piece; a custom woven label adds about $0.06–$0.12. Private-label MOQ is 2,000 pieces per SKU rather than 500, because the label and packaging themselves carry a minimum run.
Tell us where to send them and what specification you want. We quote the sample and courier cost first, and nothing is made until you confirm.
Request SamplesPublished openly so the sample is a decision, not a sales hook. Indicative FOB Cochin prices at minimum order quantity.
| Product | Spec | FOB price (USD) | MOQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hand towel | 450–500 GSM | $0.90–$1.40 /pc | 500 pcs |
| Bath towel — economy | 400–450 GSM | $1.40–$2.20 /pc | 500 pcs |
| Bath towel — mid-range | 500–550 GSM | $2.20–$2.80 /pc | 500 pcs |
| Bath towel — luxury | 600 GSM | $2.80–$3.50 /pc | 500 pcs |
| Bath towel — ultra | 650–700 GSM | $3.80–$5.00 /pc | 500 pcs |
| Pool / beach towel | 480–520 GSM | $2.20–$2.80 /pc | 500 pcs |
| Salon / barber towel | 400–450 GSM | $1.10–$1.60 /pc | 500 pcs |
| Gym towel | 400–450 GSM | $1.20–$1.70 /pc | 500 pcs |
| Bath mat | 800–1000 GSM | $1.80–$2.80 /pc | 500 pcs |
| Sheet set — 200TC | Percale | $5.00–$7.50 /set | 50 pcs per size |
| Sheet set — 300TC | Percale | $8.00–$11.00 /set | 50 pcs per size |
| Sheet set — 400TC | Sateen | $11.00–$16.00 /set | 50 pcs per size |
| Sheet set — 600TC | Sateen | $18.00–$28.00 /set | 200 sets |
| Duvet cover | 300–400TC | $9.00–$22.00 /pc | 50 pcs per size |
| Bathrobe — waffle | 300–350 GSM | $6.50–$9.00 /pc | 50 pcs (white) |
| Bathrobe — terry | 400–450 GSM | $9.50–$13.00 /pc | 50 pcs (white) |
| Bathrobe — velour | 500–600 GSM | $14.00–$19.00 /pc | 50 pcs (white) |
| Polo shirt | Pique knit, 180–220 GSM, cotton or poly-cotton | $3.20–$4.50 /pc | 500 pcs |
| T-shirt — budget | Single jersey, carded/OE cotton, 140–160 GSM | $1.50–$2.20 /pc | 500 pcs |
| T-shirt — standard | Single jersey, combed ring-spun cotton, 160–180 GSM | $2.20–$2.90 /pc | 500 pcs |
| T-shirt — premium | Single jersey, compact-combed bio-washed cotton, 180–200 GSM | $2.90–$3.80 /pc | 500 pcs |
| Chef coat + skull cap | 65/35 poly-cotton twill, 200–220 GSM | $6.50–$9.00 /pc | 500 pcs |
| Apron (bib / waist) | Twill or canvas | $2.50–$3.80 /pc | 500 pcs |
| Housekeeping tunic / dress | Poly-cotton | $5.50–$8.00 /pc | 500 pcs |
| Front-office / spa shirt | Poly-cotton poplin | $4.50–$6.50 /pc | 500 pcs |
Most suppliers will not show you this curve. Here it is.
| Order size | Where you land | Typical buyer |
|---|---|---|
| 500–999 pcs | Trial pricing | Trial runs. Above list, and we say so up front. |
| 1,000–2,499 pcs | 8–12% off | Wholesale pricing begins at 2,000 pcs / SKU. |
| 2,500–4,999 pcs | 15–20% off | Multi-property and small distributor volume. |
| 5,000–9,999 pcs | 22–27% off | Distributor and hotel-group programmes. |
| 10,000+ pcs | 30–35% off | Full-container programmes, quoted per run. |
Bands are indicative and reviewed quarterly. Cotton is a traded commodity — a firm quote against your exact specification is free and takes one working day.
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