Merchandise: Bathrobes Remain a Classic

Robes are also something that people are unlikely to buy for themselves but enjoy getting as a gift. Another bonus for merchandisers is that just about everyone needs a robe, and it is an appropriate gift for all ages.

Terry cloth has long been the preferred material, but fleece robes are gaining favor lately. Both Lands’ End and Talbots offer fleece robes in their catalogs. Overall, fleece robes have not replaced the terry cloth style, but fleece is showing up in more and more catalogs.