About Christy
Christy is Britain's original luxury towel brand and the inventor of the first industrially produced terry towel. The company's story began in 1850 when Henry Christy returned from travels in Istanbul with samples of the looped pile fabric that fascinated him. He engineered the first industrial terry loom to bring fluffy 'Turkish towels' to the world, opening the first Christy factory in Droylsden, Lancashire. The brand's quality earned immediate recognition. Just one year after founding, Christy towels were displayed at the Great Exhibition at Crystal Palace in 1851, with Queen Victoria herself becoming an early customer. By 1891, the company's Fairfields Mill operated 310 looms and 30,000 spindles, testament to the demand for their superior towels. The Christy family business has roots stretching back to 1833 when William Miller Christy was manufacturing cotton goods in Stockport. Today, Christy's most visible partnership is as official towel supplier to The Wimbledon Championships, a role they've held for over 30 years. Those iconic courtside towels have become synonymous with British sporting excellence. The 175-year-old heritage brand has experienced renewed growth, increasing UK turnover by 30% through brand reinvention while maintaining the quality standards that first impressed Queen Victoria. Compare Christy prices across UK retailers on Grocefully. From their signature luxury towels to bedding and home linens, find the best deals on products from Britain's pioneering towel manufacturer that has been crafting comfort since 1850.
















