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@cusegirl  I think it may have to do with the fabric sontent of the towel.  If there's nylon or polyester in the mix, it'll shed water more than absorb it.

 

I like flour sack towels, too, but I also use bathroom hand towels as dish towels.  

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the bar mop towels at sams club!

very affordable and easy to wash and bleach.

i save my nicer towels then for "display."

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I use diapers for drying my glassware. They're all cotton and make the glass sparkle. They're not much for decor but I keep one in my pantry for drying the dishes I handwash. They're not easy to find but our TJ Maxx usually carries them.

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I use only 100% cotton dishtowels. A lot of the fabric blends don't dry very well.  

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I've found most towels are not as absorbent as long ago.  

 

Have noticed if any type of fabric has been made from recycled goods, the product is not good and will not last long.  I no longer recycle because of this.  

 

I won't buy products any longer that are made from recycled.  I look at the tag on product right away and if recycled, will not buy.

 

Towels are not absorbent and clothing pills easily if made from recycled goods.

 

 

 

 

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The coating on many towels cause this problem and I had trouble finding some also.

I like a terry towel, not a thin bar towel.

I have the White Classic Premium Dish Towels (on Amazon) and find they are very absorbent and wash well.  

8 pack sells for around $24