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The performance of our overall best towel was so strong that I added it to mylinen closet.
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Now Testing
We’re currently testing the newest version ofBrooklinen’s Plush Bath Towels.
We’ll update this list accordingly with our findings when testing concludes.
In that time weve re-tested it twice, and it still holds up to our initial high praise.
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Now that Ive had a set of Hydrocotton towels for three months, I completely understand the excitement.
This towel’s performance has made it a must-have in my shower routine.
The texture is fluffy and dense, but not overly so.
The Pottery Barn Hydrocotton Organic Quick-Dry Towel has an amazing texture.PHOTO: The Spruce
It has a substantial construction but isnt too heavy, which makes it both comfortable and effective.
Im always so excited to wrap up in this towel after a shower.
Its the perfect balance of plushness without being too heavy.
Wed happily offer this towel for overnight guests to use so they can be as comfortable as possible.
The towel is made from organic long-staple Turkish cotton, which gives it a standout texture and impressive absorbency.
Towels in the 600+ GSM range can feel too stifling on some bodies.
They also can be difficult to wrap around your body andkeep wrappedpost-shower.
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This towel is the perfect happy medium with soft fibers that dry surprisingly fast.
We were impressed with the quality of these towels, even after six months of use.
Because of their durability and texture, my teammate keeps them in her regular towel rotation.
Additionally, she said she’d even consider paying more for them.
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This towel is thinner than other options on our list, making it a great quick-dry option.
Plus, it has never developed a musty odoreven after sitting at the bottom of a hamper!
While this towel is not oversized in dimension, it does feel oversized because of its 700 GSM weight.
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This higher weight means the towel is ultra-absorbent and its Turkish cotton composition makes it very soft.
Turkish cotton has long fibers, which result in a smoother and softer fabric when woven.
This weave is supposed to result in a durable, absorbent, and soft cotton yarn.
We loved the dense fibers on the Frontgate Resort Collection Bath Towel.PHOTO: The Spruce
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This is standard for plusher, heavier towels.
Zero-twist cotton means the cotton fibers are wrapped together without breaking them.
Banded towels inevitably warp with washing and lose their nice rectangular shape.
As awaffle bath towelskeptic, this design has set the bar high.
The airy weave makes this towel super quick to dry, so its my go-to during muggy summer days.
We love the absorbency and texture of these ribbed towels and didn’t notice any texture change during testing.
If you prefer a thinner towel thats lightweight and still soft, we recommend theBrooklinen Dreamweave Waffle Bath Towel.
We like to pay particular attention to how quickly (or slowly) a bath towel dries.
It can remove detergent buildup on the fibers and restore some of the original feel.
Its especially easier than continuously replacing towels each year because they cant hold up to typical wear.
Youll also notice that some of our towel picks have organic certificationsGOTS being the most common.
As you might expect, bath sheets generally cost more than standard towels.
Many of our favorite bath towels also come in bath sheet sizes, including theFrontgate Resort Collection.
Theres no right towel weight; its simply a matter of personal preference.
Some people like lighter towels, while others prefer heavy, dense ones.
For one, thicker, heavier towels are generally more absorbent, as previously noted.
Its also a blend of cottonandmodal fibers, giving it added absorbent properties.
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One More Thing
The way you wash your towels can make or break their long-term performance.
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Emma Asheis an associate editor at The Spruce specializing in bedding and bath content.
The Southern Living Turkish Cotton Bath Towels don’t have a dobby band, avoiding excess shrinkage.PHOTO: The Spruce
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Understanding How Modal Is Made and Whether Modal Is an Environmentally Conscious Choice.
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We tested the absorbency of the Brooklinen Waffle Bath Towels by spraying them with water in the lab.PHOTO: The Spruce
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The Frontgate Egyptian Cotton Bath Towel was impressively dry when we took a reading of its moisture.PHOTO: The Spruce
While large size is always a plus, we also considered how easy it would be to fold and store each towel.The Spruce
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We carefully inspected the towels before and after washing and use to see how the fibers changed (or didn’t).The Spruce
