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I'm in a tizzy trying to find really good towels

Mominohio — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 19:55:15 GMT

And I purposely chose this forum rather than the home forum because of the wider audience.

I've tried Kohl's, JC Penney, Macy's and even Walmart (believe it or not, WM has some that are nicer than the department stores).

The problem, upon first wash, there are picks, runs, fraying etc.

Is there not a super strong, good quality, will last for many years kind of towel still made today? All cotton, and a nice tighter weave? Something like we could buy in the 1980's?

Money is an object, but would consider 'high' price for a truly good quality.

Any suggestions?

Re: I'm in a tizzy trying to find really good towels

cherry — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 19:56:20 GMT

try Bed, Bath, and Beyond

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tansy — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 19:58:52 GMT

One word: Costco.

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chickenbutt — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 20:00:22 GMT

I have gotten some absolutely wonderful, heavy, Egyptian cotton towels and bath sheets from Overstock.

There are usually collections are not only high-end collections there, but have a beautiful array of colors. My towels are mostly burgundy, soft peach, of black, and I've gotten all of them there.

Now, I get that most people would recoil at those colors, and that's ok, but you also find the full range of beautiful colors in the different collections there.

Plus, the prices are just insanely good. Know that I don't go for price above quality, quite the opposite. I'll pay for good quality if I need to, but I haven't needed to at Overstock.

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deepwaterdotter — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 20:02:46 GMT

I bought some thick and thirsty towels and washcloths a few years ago at Costco, the tag brand is "Charisma Luxury Towels". They came in 3 or 4 lighter neutral colors (white to off-white to caramel). They have remained thick and thirsty with hems and threads intact. I don't remember the price.

Re: I'm in a tizzy trying to find really good towels

Mz iMac — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 20:05:29 GMT

@chickenbutt wrote:
I have gotten some absolutely wonderful, heavy, Egyptian cotton towels and bath sheets from Overstock.

Nothing like Egyptian cotton when it comes to towels & washcloths.

There is nothing like Overstock.com when it comes to discounted prices for "high end" items.

All of my Egyptian cotton towels & washcloths came from Overstock too!

Re: I'm in a tizzy trying to find really good towels

CelticCrafter — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 20:06:37 GMT

@cherry wrote:

try Bed, Bath, and Beyond

Last time I bought towels from there, they were the worst, 100% cotton that went limp and non-absorbent. Might as well have used the plastic shower curtain liner or pure polyester to try to dry yourself.

Re: I'm in a tizzy trying to find really good towels

matty liz — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 20:07:15 GMT

I got towels from Sam's Club and love them. They also wash well. Try a hand towel.

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evelyner — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 20:09:11 GMT

My daughter likes the one from Costco, I got mine at Macy's on sale. All cotton

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chickenbutt — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 20:09:36 GMT

Mz iMac wrote:
chickenbutt wrote:
I have gotten some absolutely wonderful, heavy, Egyptian cotton towels and bath sheets from Overstock.

Nothing like Egyptian cotton when it comes to towels & washcloths.
There is nothing like Overstock.com when it comes to discounted prices for "high end" items.

All of my Egyptian cotton towels & washcloths came from Overstock too!

Yay! I'm just glad somebody else has been able to appreciate this. Usually, people just ignore and don't get it, probably mostly because they have not yet seen the quality products there.

I just last week ordered some new hand towels from one of the collections there, same great Egyptian cotton, in the soft peach color that I love.

I have several Egyptian cotton 'bath sheets' from there that I've been using for years and they are still fluffy, heavy, and nice.

Re: I'm in a tizzy trying to find really good towels

ID2 — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 20:10:26 GMT

@tansy wrote:
One word: Costco.

I agree....Costco!!

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Brooklynny — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 20:13:29 GMT

@Mominohio, I've had the same dilemma. We used to buy Royal Velvet by Martex and/or Fieldcrest years and years ago. They used to be very high quality, durable towels. What passes for Royal Velvet today is cheaply made, and they don't last. Fieldcrest has either gone out of business or was swallowed up by another manufacturer. I haven't seen them anywhere for years.

If you have a Macy's nearby, I would recommend their private label Hotel Collection. They're pricey, but they put the brand on sale a few times a year. If you get Macy's coupons, you can get a pretty good markdown. That's what I did. They make two or three different styles at different price points. I bought several of them three years ago, and they've held up very well. I would buy them again the next time I need to replenish.

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Shelbelle — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 20:17:27 GMT

Kohl's, excellent!!!

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NickNack — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 20:21:06 GMT

I was given a set of the Pottery Barn classic towels about five years ago. They're the best towels I've ever used and still look and feel exactly like they did when I got them. They are quite expensive, but worth it IMO.

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QVCkitty1 — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 20:25:15 GMT

I have towels that I purchased at Target years ago and they have held up beautifully.

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IamMrsG — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 20:35:59 GMT

With no intention to change the subject, but as MominOhio has received a good response already, I feel safe in interjecting this bit of info. Do not add fabric softener or use fabric softener sheets when laundering towels. Fabric softeners coat the threads, thereby making them less absorbent.

I quit using fabric softener altogether a few years ago and switched to white vinegar instead. The vinegar does not soften fabrics, but aids in better rinsing and also helps make fabrics more colorfast.

Re: I'm in a tizzy trying to find really good towels

Mominohio — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 20:37:17 GMT

@tansy wrote:
One word: Costco.

I'd like to, but the nearest one is 70 miles away. I did pick up some at Sam's a few years ago, and they weren't any better than the rest.

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Pooky1 — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 20:38:18 GMT

i bought a couple bath sheet towels at job lot. never again. quality is awful. they seemed nice until first wash.ends that were sewed started unsewed. gave them away. dont usually buy towels from there. got our new towels from walmart a year ago. they hold up well. i buy heavyer towel and face cloths for me and maria prefers hers to be more on the light side.

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Suziepeach — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 20:48:49 GMT

Very pleased with the Better Homes and Garden Brand bath towels at Walmart.

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JustJazzmom — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 20:50:05 GMT

You are going to use them, right? Just putting them in the wash can cause problems when washed with other items. No one will notice the pulls and if they do, then they are too picky!