5 APRIL 2008, Page 63

Q. It seems that the two most celebrated of London

SW1 emporia no longer do really big bath towels — six foot long or so. Can you help? This information may be vital to many of your readers.

S.C., Northamptonshire A. Giant bath towels are very useful disguises where people have larded on too much poundage and, of course, white is the only acceptable colour. The White Company at 8 Symons Street, SW3 (near Sloane Square) sells white organic cotton bath sheets 150 x 100 cms for only £23. You can also buy these online.