types of towels :Oversized bath sheets are perfect for those looking for some extra warmth after a shower. Their size allows you to completely wrap yourself with them. They are also an excellent wintertime option.
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Regular bath towels are ideal for everyday use. They are usually big enough to wrap around your waist or torso. They come in soft, absorbent and sturdy materials such as cotton and rayon.
Most beach and travel towels are about the same size (roughly the size of a regular bath towel) but are often crafted from different materials. The reason? Beach towels are made from cotton but have a flat weave construction. That way, they don’t take up much space in a beach bag, dry fast and are easy to clean from the sand.
Travel-friendly towels most often are crafted from microfiber due to the material’s high absorbency and quick-dry qualities. They are smaller than everyday bath towels. Microfiber towels are incredibly lightweight and, when folded, take up minimum space. They also make excellent gym towels.
Hand towels are another popular option crafted from plush cotton. Absorbency is key but so is high-quality. Hand towels should be washed a lot more often than other types of towels for hygienic purposes.
Face towels and washcloths are the smallest type of bath towels. They are made from naturally hypoallergenic cotton, and are soft, lightweight and dry quickly. Use these types of towels only on one part of the body, such as the face, to avoid transmitting germs.
And lastly, baby towels are made from the softest cotton. Babies have extremely sensitive skin, so bath towels should be hypoallergenic and gentle to the skin.
Properly caring for your bath towels will prolong their life and keep them in top condition for years. Cotton towels are washing machine-friendly. Wash them in cool water with a mild detergent and tumble dry low. To keep them fluffy and soft, add a few wool dryer balls instead of dryer sheets. Never use bleaching agents on your towels.
While you can wash bamboo towels in the washing machine, the best way to keep them soft is to air dry them. Certain dryers have an air dry setting which could work, too. Never use hot air on bamboo towels because it will stiffen them.
Hot air is also an enemy of synthetic fibers such as microfiber and polyester.
For more specific wash and care tips, read the How to Wash, Dry, & Care for Towels and How to Keep Your Towels Smelling Fresh & Clean guides.
We already mentioned that some towels are “thinner” and some “thicker.” This is just a general way of speaking about towel weight. You may have seen the abbreviation GSM on towel labels before. It stands for “grams per square meter” and is the standard measurement for fabric weight. GSM, as it pertains to bath towels, describes the density of the product. The higher the GSM value, the thicker, heavier and fluffier the towel.
Most towels’ weight varies between 300 to 900 GSM. Those on the lower end (300-400) are lighter and thinner. Beach, kitchen and travel towels have the lowest GSM.
A medium-weight towel would be in the 400-600 range. That is the perfect weight for everyday bath and hand towels as well as face towels and washcloths.
The highest range of GSM is 700-900. Bath towels with that weight will be the fluffiest and absorb the most water. Of course, they will also take the most time to dry.
It is important to remember that GSM only refers to the weight of towels. It is not an indicator of quality.
We’ve researched hundreds of towels and tested dozens, and we’ve recommended the Frontgate Resort Collection Bath Towel since 2017 because it’s the softest, warmest, and most durable we’ve found. If plush terry isn’t for you, we also have other options.
The humble bath towel is easy to overlook. A good one will dry you off and be forgotten till tomorrow. A great one is luxurious, a cozy bright spot in an otherwise mundane routine.
This textured towel is lighter, drapes better, and dries faster than any terry towel we tried. It looks luxurious but unfussy and costs a third of the price of similar lattice-weave towels. But the texture might not be for everyone.
If you find hotel-style towels too bulky and prefer a more modern feel in the bathroom, this towel looks chic and feels fantastic on the skin. It’s one of the most expensive terry towels we’ve ever tested, though.
This is the softest towel we’ve ever tested—like a plush towel from a luxury hotel—and it comes in a wider variety of colors than any other we’ve found. But it’s gone up in price over the years.
We time how long it takes for our wet test towels to fully air-dry in our bathrooms.
We use each towel after showering, assess how well it dries, how soft or rough it feels, and how it covers different-sized bodies.
We wash and dry all towels once, check for shrinkage or fraying, and then wash them again four more times throughout testing.
Towels are anything but standard in size, which is why we actually measure every towel we test.
This is the softest towel we’ve ever tested—like a plush towel from a luxury hotel—and it comes in a wider variety of colors than any other we’ve found. But it’s gone up in price over the years.
$44
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fromFrontgate
The Frontgate Resort Collection Bath Towel is the softest, warmest, and most comfortable plush towel we’ve tried. Thicker than our other picks, it feels luxe and substantial, like a high-quality hotel towel.
After six years of use, our original test towel’s color is starting to fade (and it has a few bleached spots from run-ins with skin-care products), but it’s still cozy and absorbent.
The Frontgate bath towel comes in more than two dozen colors—more choices than any other pick. It’s available in a larger bath-sheet size, and it coordinates with a range of matching accessories, including bath mats and washcloths.
If a plush, luxurious towel is what you want, this is a great one. We’ve noticed the price of the Frontgate towel has gone up substantially over the years, so we’re keeping an eye on that trend (and looking for other towels that can compete on quality).
If you find hotel-style towels too bulky and prefer a more modern feel in the bathroom, this towel looks chic and feels fantastic on the skin. It’s one of the most expensive terry towels we’ve ever tested, though.
$60
fromRiley Home
If you like thinner terry towels with more texture, the Riley Spa Bath Towel is our favorite.
Its terry loops are well defined and loosely woven, so you feel each individual loop move across your skin. (It’s not scratchy, though; it’s more like a silky exfoliation.)
It dries faster than the Frontgate towel, and its modern design—rounded edges, terry across the entire surface, and a loop to hang it on your bathroom hook—feels unfussy but chic.
Our test towel from 2021 looks almost new, with no pilling or pulled threads, and it’s still as luxe as it ever was. The Riley bath towel comes in eight colors and is also available in a larger bath-sheet size.
This textured towel is lighter, drapes better, and dries faster than any terry towel we tried. It looks luxurious but unfussy and costs a third of the price of similar lattice-weave towels. But the texture might not be for everyone.
$100
fromHuckberry
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If you want a more minimal, upscale look or if you want a truly quick-drying towel, we recommend the Onsen Waffle Bath Towel.
It’s made with a lattice weave (sometimes called a waffle or honeycomb weave), which is thinner than terry and feels more drapey.
Made of American-grown Supima cotton, the Onsen bath towel is relatively expensive, but it costs a fraction of the price of similar lattice towels imported from Japan. It’s also softer and smoother.
We know waffle towels are prone to snags, but our five-year-old test towel has seen some heavy use (it’s one of my kid’s favorites), and it shows minimal damage.
Keep in mind that if you prefer plush terry, you may not like the light and textured feel of the Onsen towel.
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