Our expert demystifies towel shopping—from plush terry to spa-like waffle—and reveals why that soft store feel is deceptive. Plus care tips to make them last.
Guest: Staff senior writer Jackie Reeve
Products We Recommend:
Top terry cloth towels: Frontgate Resort Collection Bath Towel
Budget terry cloth towels: Threshold Spa Plush Towel
Upgrade terry cloth towels: Riley Spa Bath Towel
Budget waffle towels: Casaluna Waffle Bath Towel
Upgrade waffle towels: Onsen Waffle Bath Towel
Upgrade peshtemal towel: Coyuchi Mediterranean Organic Towel
Also great (cheaper) peshtemal towel: Huckberry Mediterranean Turkish Towel
Jackie loves: Sugoi Mart Japan KitKat Variety Pack
Additional Reading:
All My Houseguests Ask Me About My Towels by Daniela Gorny
More about Frontgate Resort Cotton Bath Towels
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