Best Bath Towels?

glmama · ‎03-09-2010

Hi Ladies,

Pretty soon I'd like to update our bath towels. I'm looking for extra-large bath sheets that will fully wrap around the body. I also need them to be absorbent, soft, and good quality. I have a big DH. And children. And we like the big, big towels. ${#emotions_dlg.thumbup}$ For years we've purchased Ralph Lauren sheets at a few of the outlets. They have lasted well and are nice quality. Wanted to see if there is anything else out there that you really, really like.

TIA ${#emotions_dlg.biggrin}$

Mominohio · ‎08-08-2010

My answer will be of no help to you, but I love vintage towels. I think most of what is made today is lacking in absorbency. Give me the better quality towels from the 70's and 80's, many made by Cannon and Fieldcrest, and I'm a happy woman. I have many from that era, some that I actually bought then, others picked up at estate auctions and thrift stores. It is amazing how many people bought these things and never used them, just stored them away.

Best of luck on the hunt for new ones. There are so many pretty colors and designs out there now, they just don't last for decades like the old ones!

65and fabulous · ‎05-20-2014

I agree about Ralph Lauren! My RL towels last for years. I get mine at Marshalls; the good Sheets/towels buying time is coming, as the stores clear out Winter stock for Summer. Time to buy some Ralph Lauren sheets as well! They also wear forever.

When buying towels, always buy 100% cotton.

TootyJane · ‎03-14-2010

My family prefers the extra-large bath sheets. For years I have been buying our bath sheets, hand towels and wash clothes at JCP. I can't remember the brand (I cut off tags - can't stand them on anything, especially clothing) that I bought but our local JCP has a wonderful selection of all types and colors of towels. HTH

NickNack · ‎03-10-2010

I love Pottery Barn's towels. I would consider them large, but they aren't bath sheets. They're wonderfully thick, soft and absorbent.

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Vamp · ‎04-14-2010

I'm so glad you asked this question, glmama! I am going to be buying new towels soon and would love to hear everyone weigh in. Saves me a lot of trouble searching for nice ones.

Hoovermom · ‎03-19-2010

Try Costco!!

aubnwa01 · ‎03-09-2010

If you belong to Costco, check out their Charisma brand of towels & bath sheets. Very nice & not costly, at all.

Gerdane · ‎04-01-2010

My husband and I recently purchased some new towels from Bed, Bath and Beyond and really like them. They are the Wamsutta towels and come in every color under the rainbow! I am pretty picky with towels and these have been really nice. I've tried Pottery Barn towels and they actually felt TOO thick, especially the washcloths. Their trim was also too stiff and made washing uncomfortable. It sounds funny, but it was actually hard to wash my ears with their washcloths...too much material! The Wamsutta towels don't leave a lot of lint after the first few washings (sometimes colored towels never stop dropping lint). We bought gray and there aren't any problems with lint. I don't use fabric softener on these as I've heard that contributes to stinky towels. They also offer bath sheets and tub mats which is nice if you want coordinating pieces. The price is fantastic for the quality. Hope this helps!