TowlPow Supplier RFQ.
Detail. Dry. Bulk. Quote each product separately.
Quote the exact product and revision.
- RFQ reference / revision
- TP-SUPPLIER-RFQ / R05 · 9 October 2026
Expanded sourcing brief; final specifications pending approval. - Target products
- Detail: two premium 16 × 16-inch towels.
Dry: one 24 × 36-inch drying towel.
Bulk: economy microfiber in 25-count and 50-count packs.
- Working SKU reference
- Detail: TP-DETAIL-1616-2PK
Dry / Bulk: SKU references pending.
RFQ tracking identifier only. Final SKU and UPC to be issued by TowlPow; do not print without approval. - Revision control
- Reference this RFQ revision on quotes, samples, artwork proofs and confirmations. Production requires approved written specifications, sample and packaging artwork.
Three products. Separate specifications and quotations.
Detail 2-Pack · 16 × 16 inches
Requested specification for the premium Detail towel. Suppliers must identify every deviation. Samples and final written specifications require TowlPow approval before production.
| Characteristic | Requested specification |
|---|---|
| Size / pack | Finished size: 16 × 16 inches (40.64 × 40.64 cm) per towel, square; 2 towels per retail pack. State dimensional tolerances. Do not substitute 40 × 40 cm without written approval. |
| Fabric weight | 470–500 GSM (grams per square metre). State actual GSM and proposed tolerance. |
| Fiber / pile | 70% polyester / 30% polyamide (nylon), premium plush dual-pile. Confirm whether the stated ratio applies to the pile or the entire towel, and state full towel composition in writing. |
| Edge construction | Edgeless, knife-cut, with soft, paint-safe edges. Identify any alternative cutting method separately; no substitution without written approval. Provide a physical sample. |
| Performance / treatment | Paint-safe, low lint; no silicone or softener. State test methods, washing recommendations and all finishing treatments. |
| Color | Dark charcoal. Provide a physical color sample for approval. |
| Approval items | Color, dimensions and tolerances, GSM tolerance, composition, edge finish, care copy and final performance acceptance criteria remain subject to written approval. |
Dry · 24 × 36 inches
One microfiber drying towel per finished pack, 24 × 36 inches (60.96 × 91.44 cm).
Propose GSM, fiber composition, pile/weave, edge finish, folded dimensions and packaging. Supply samples and test evidence for drying performance, linting and durability. Final construction and acceptance criteria require written approval.
Bulk · 25–50 Pack
Economy microfiber in separately quoted 25-count and 50-count finished packs.
Propose towel dimensions, GSM, fiber composition, pile/weave, edge finish, colors and pack format. State per-towel and per-pack pricing and minimum quantities. Dimensions and final specifications remain pending approval.
These are sourcing targets, not verified product claims. No absorbency ratio or home-test result is specified. Quote any subset you can supply and identify the products covered.
Alternatives: identify every deviation separately. Do not silently substitute materials, dimensions, weight, construction, color, treatments or packaging.
Premium presentation. Ready for direct shipment.
Detail 2-Pack packaging target
- Approved black/yellow TowlPow branding and existing sunglasses mascot. Front reserved for branding and product presentation.
- Factory heat/thermal seal for initial closure plus a working resealable zipper after opening. Propose tear-open access and seal construction.
- Fit two folded towels. Propose finished pouch dimensions, usable internal dimensions, material structure, thickness, finish and fold arrangement.
- Target direct-to-customer shipping without an additional mailer. Confirm puncture, tear, moisture and seal resistance, shipping-label adhesion and transit suitability through samples/testing.
- If an outer mailer is required, disclose it and quote separately. Do not describe an untested pouch as approved for direct shipment.
Dry and Bulk packaging proposals
Quote a suitable branded package for one folded Dry towel and separate 25-count / 50-count Bulk formats. Propose dimensions, closure, materials, case packing and shipping protection. Itemize any outer mailer. The Detail pouch concept is not approved for every product.
Vacuum / compression packaging — sourcing requirement
Compression is particularly important for Dry and Bulk SKUs, including 25-count and 50-count packs, to reduce freight volume and landed cost. For each product quoted, explicitly state vacuum/compression availability (Yes/No). If unavailable, disclose this limitation. Quote compressed and uncompressed configurations separately.
- Uncompressed and compressed finished package dimensions (L × W × H, with units), and percentage volume reduction.
- Master-carton dimensions (L × W × H) and cubic volume (CBM) before and after compression; units (finished sellable packs) per master carton before and after compression.
- Additional compression-packaging cost per finished sellable unit, currency, and MOQ for compression packaging.
- Compression method: vacuum, mechanical compression, or other (describe), and recovery time after opening.
- Written confirmation that compression does not permanently affect microfiber pile/loft, absorbency, softness, shape, or product performance. Disclose limitations and provide supporting test evidence.
- Availability, cost and lead time of a compressed production/sample package for TowlPow testing before approval. Compression method and packaging require written sample approval before production.
Back-panel requirements
Reserve a clear, unobstructed 4 × 6-inch (101.6 × 152.4 mm) shipping-label area on the BACK, away from seams, zipper, folds and other obstructions. Keep all required information outside this area so the applied label does not cover it.
Also allocate space for SKU, UPC/barcode, QR code, care instructions, product information, website and social information/icons. TowlPow supplies/approves final codes, links and artwork. Submit a dimensioned dieline for approval.
SKU · UPC/barcode · QR
No artwork or required information underneath
Layout concept only; not to scale and not production artwork. Supplier must demonstrate fit and clearance on the proposed pouch.
Packaging appearance and layout reference
Packaging appearance and layout reference only—not to scale or final production artwork. Dimensions, Bulk towel size, SKU/barcodes, QR codes, care copy and performance claims require approval. Written RFQ requirements control. Click the image to view full size.
Supply a dimensioned dieline confirming a clear, unobstructed 4 × 6-inch BACK shipping-label area, with required information outside it. The illustrated pouch concept is not approved for every product. Propose suitable vacuum/compression packaging for Dry and Bulk as specified above.
Start small. Quote each stage separately.
| Stage | Requested quote | Include |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation samples | Supplier’s available sample quantity | Sample cost, towel count, courier charge and dispatch time. |
| Finished prototypes | 10 and 25 retail packs 20 and 50 towels | Professional presentation with pouch, print/labels, filling and sealing; disclose prototype differences. |
| Small pilot | 100 and 250 retail packs 200 and 500 towels | Separate pricing at both quantities, minimum viable order and all setup charges. |
Dry / Bulk quantities: State sample availability, minimum viable pilot quantities and price breaks separately for Dry, Bulk 25-count and Bulk 50-count. Quantities are quote requests, not commitments.
Packaging quote options: A — custom printed premium pouch; B — stock premium pouch with professionally applied approved branding/labels for prototypes or pilot; C — towels only with packaging sourced separately. For A/B, itemize empty pouch, artwork/tooling, printing/labels, packing and factory heat sealing. Disclose MOQ and any added outer-mailer cost.