n the late 1840s, a man named Henry Christy returned from a remarkable visit to Turkey. While away, he had managed to obtain permission to go through the Palace of the Sultan in Constantinople and visit some of the most exotic baths in the world. It was from these baths that Henry Christy procured a sample of pile fabric which was destined to change the way the world dried itself. With the help of his brother Richard, Henry Christy began to mechanically produce the first Turkish towels seen in the Western World. They were introduced at the great Exhibition in 1851 and a set was subsequently sent to Queen Victoria who immediately ordered more.
Nearly 150 years later, Christy towels are known as the finest towel makers in the world. It was in fact this reputation which prompted the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club to commission them to produce a special set of towels for the championship at Wimbledon. Each year two towels are produced by Christy (one for the men and one for the women) which are supplied courtside to each championship competitor. The towels are made of 100% cotton and measure 28”x 54”. Each features the Wimbledon championship seal along with a colored border reading “The Wimbledon Championship” coupled with the year and the famous Christy name.
Men's Official Wimbledon Towel in dark green and burgundy.
Women's Official Wimbledon Towel in light blue and light red.
n the late 1840s, a man named Henry Christy returned from a remarkable visit to Turkey. While away, he had managed to obtain permission to go through the Palace of the Sultan in Constantinople and visit some of the most exotic baths in the world. It was from these baths that Henry Christy procured a sample of pile fabric which was destined to change the way the world dried itself. With the help of his brother Richard, Henry Christy began to mechanically produce the first Turkish towels seen in the Western World. They were introduced at the great Exhibition in 1851 and a set was subsequently sent to Queen Victoria who immediately ordered more.
