Guide

Towel swan — quick card

The icon of turndown service. Master the twin-roll base and the S-neck and half the animal catalogue opens up.

  1. 1. Lay a fresh, dry bath towel flat, long edge toward you. Smooth out every wrinkle.

  2. 2. Fold both upper corners down to the centre line to form a long, sharp arrow point.

  3. 3. From the wide base, tightly roll each outer flap inward to the centre — two firm rolls.

  4. 4. Turn the towel over so the two rolls sit underneath.

  5. 5. Fold the rolled unit in half lengthwise so the rolls hug — the apex becomes the tail-tip, the bulk becomes the chest.

  6. 6. Pull the pointed end up and curve it forward into a smooth S — neck up, head forward. Tuck the tip under for the beak.

  7. 7. Stand the body, fan the wings, set the eyes, and place it centred for the guest.

Done right

  • Neck is a smooth S-curve with no kink
  • Swan stands unaided for 30+ minutes
  • Wings are symmetrical, head above the wing line
  • No loose flaps or tongues; towel is spotless and dry