Weseta Folklore – history reinterpreted
For the Folklore collection, the Weseta designers have reinterpreted traditional patterns. Whether for the home or the mountain lake – the towels are also ideally suited as a gift. Folklore is the design-oriented, characterful line in the Weseta programme – the line that brings a piece of Swiss history and identity to the bathroom or the lakeside.
We offer free shipping from €50 order value within Germany. International shipping is free from €200. Deliveries to Switzerland and other non-EU countries are naturally made with a VAT-free invoice. We offer free fabric samples – you can reach us by phone on +49 (0) 221 630 606 12.
What makes Folklore so special
While the other Weseta lines score with material quality, weight and workmanship, Folklore brings an additional dimension into play: design history. The line takes up traditional Swiss patterns – so-called Glarus ornaments, which have their roots in the textile tradition of the canton of Glarus – and reinterprets them for the present.
The result is terry towels that are more than pure function: they are characterful design pieces with history. Anyone who uses Folklore does not have an anonymous piece of fabric in the bathroom or at the mountain lake – but a towel that tells of the region in which it was created.
The Folklore properties at a glance
- Material: 100% cotton from the finest long-staple fibre
- Weight: 480 g/m² – balanced and voluminous, suited to everyday use
- Weave: robust twisted-yarn terry for particular durability
- Design: reinterpreted traditional Swiss patterns
- Character: history, identity, design-oriented
- Production: sustainably produced in Switzerland
- Certification: STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX
What distinguishes twisted-yarn terry
Folklore is woven as twisted-yarn terry. This is a special weave in which two or more yarns are twisted together (plied) and then woven. The advantages over standard terry:
- higher tear resistance: multiply twisted yarns are considerably more robust
- better dimensional stability: even with frequent washing, the towel keeps its shape
- hard-wearing for outdoor use: ideal for the mountain lake, the swimming pool, the beach
- longer service life: a Folklore towel will accompany you for many years
It is precisely this robustness that makes Folklore the ideal choice for everyone who uses their terry not only in the bathroom but also on the go – when swimming in the lake, during sport, when travelling. The traditional pattern takes on an additional meaning in outdoor use: it makes the towel instantly recognisable and a personal companion.
Who is Folklore particularly suited to?
- Anyone looking for terry with character and design ambition: the reinterpreted patterns are unmistakable
- Anyone who appreciates Swiss tradition and identity: Folklore is a homage to the textile history of Glarus
- Anyone who needs a robust towel for versatile use: the twisted-yarn terry withstands summer, lake and sport well
- Anyone looking for a special gift: Folklore is one of the most characterful terry gifts of all
- Anyone who wants a towel with outdoor suitability: ideal for the mountain lake, swimming pool and travel
Folklore as a gift
Folklore is one of the most expressive terry gifts in the Weseta programme. What makes the line particularly suitable as a gift:
- Character and history: not an anonymous standard product, but a towel with a background
- Distinct brand identity: the Glarus towels are a piece of Swiss design culture
- Versatile in use: in the bathroom, at the lake, during sport – the towel finds its place
- High-quality workmanship: Swiss Made, STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX certified
Especially popular as a gift for a wedding, for moving into a new home, for birthdays or as a souvenir from Switzerland. On request, we will be happy to wrap your gift and enclose a personal card.
Folklore compared with other Weseta lines
- vs. Dreamflor (420 g/m², meander border): Folklore is more design-oriented with distinctive patterns, Dreamflor is the versatile classic with a traditional border
- vs. Dreampure (450 g/m², purist): Folklore is the exact opposite – characterful with patterns, Dreampure deliberately pared back
- vs. Douceur (520 g/m², timeless end border): Folklore is design-oriented and outdoor-capable, Douceur the elegant modern choice
- vs. Puro (600 g/m²) and Dream Royal (570 g/m²): Folklore is less voluminous, but with considerably more design character and better suited to outdoor use
- vs. Softweight Bio (400 g/m², GOTS): Folklore stands for design and tradition, Softweight Bio for GOTS-certified sustainability
Folklore at the mountain lake, in the bathroom, on travels
The robustness of the twisted-yarn terry in combination with the characteristic design makes Folklore the ideal choice for situations in which a towel should be more than just standard goods:
- At the mountain lake: the robust weave withstands sand, stones and intensive use well
- At the swimming pool: a recognisable towel that is not confused with others
- When travelling: the Swiss design character makes the towel a personal companion
- In the bathroom: as a highlight that gives an otherwise neutral bathroom a special touch
- As a sauna towel: robust enough for intensive use, characteristic enough not to be confused
Care instructions for Folklore
- Coloured terry: wash with a delicate detergent at 60 degrees
- White terry: wash with a heavy-duty detergent at 95 degrees
- separate light and dark colours before washing
- use a delicate detergent without optical brighteners for coloured terry
- no fabric softener – it clogs the terry fibres and reduces absorbency
- no chlorine bleach
- tumble dry at a moderate temperature
- washing inside out protects the patterning
- wash before first use to activate full absorbency
The robust twisted-yarn terry is easy to care for and long-lasting. With good care, Folklore towels last many years and retain both their absorbency and their characteristic pattern brilliance.
Alternatives and complements at Interior Couture
Besides the Folklore towels, you will find further bathroom ranges at our shop:
Buy Weseta Folklore online at Interior Couture
If you have questions about the various Folklore motifs, about availability or about gift options, please do contact us – by phone on +49 (0) 221 630 606 12 or by email at info@waesche-kultur.de. To the complete Weseta brand shop.
Frequently asked questions about Weseta Folklore
What distinguishes Folklore?
Folklore is the design-oriented Weseta line with reinterpreted traditional Swiss patterns. Robust twisted-yarn terry made of 100% finest long-staple cotton, 480 g/m², Swiss Made, STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX certified.
What are the Folklore patterns?
The Folklore towels take up traditional Swiss patterns – so-called Glarus ornaments from the canton of Glarus, the home region of Weseta. The designers have reinterpreted these patterns and translated them into modern terry goods.
What weight does Folklore have?
Folklore has a weight of 480 g/m² – balanced and voluminous while also suited to everyday use. The robust twisted-yarn terry weave additionally makes the towels particularly hard-wearing.
What is twisted-yarn terry?
With twisted-yarn terry, two or more yarns are twisted together (plied) and then woven. This produces a considerably more tear-resistant, dimensionally stable and durable terry than with standard yarns – ideal for outdoor use and intensive use.
Is Folklore suitable for the mountain lake or the swimming pool?
Yes, very much so. The robust twisted-yarn terry weave withstands sand, intensive use and frequent washing well. The characteristic design also makes the towel unmistakable – ideal for public pools or beach days.
Which material is used?
100% finest long-staple cotton. The fibre quality ensures softness and absorbency, the twisted-yarn processing ensures robustness and longevity.
How do I wash Folklore correctly?
Coloured terry with a delicate detergent at 60 degrees. White terry with a heavy-duty detergent at 95 degrees. No fabric softener, no chlorine bleach. Washing inside out protects the patterning. Tumble dry at a moderate temperature.
Is Folklore suitable as a gift?
Yes, excellently. Folklore is one of the most characterful terry gifts of all – with design history, Swiss identity and high-quality workmanship. Especially popular for a wedding, for moving in or as a souvenir from Switzerland. On request, we will be happy to wrap it as a gift.
Is Folklore tested for harmful substances?
Yes. Folklore is STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX certified and is produced sustainably in Switzerland (Swiss Made).
Do you also ship internationally?
Yes. Within Germany, shipping is free from an order value of €50, internationally from €200. Deliveries to Switzerland and other non-EU countries are made with a VAT-free invoice.
