Bath Towel Buying Guide
Learn about common towel materials and styles.
Bath Towel Materials
A towel's durability, feel, and ability to retain its color are largely due to the type of fibers used to produce the towel. We run through the most common towel materials.
Pima Cotton: Considered a superior blend of cotton, Pima towels are light and fluffy due to the rich, extra-long staple fibers. Pima cotton is known for its absorbency and strength.
Egyptian Cotton: Extremely durable and light and fluffy to the touch, Egyptian cotton also has extra-long fibers that give towels more density and absorbency.
MicroCotton®: This trademarked cotton is known for its high-quality long staple fibers. It boasts excellent absorbency and a fluffy feel.
Turkish Cotton: This premium, extra-long staple cotton tends to have longer loops that make the towel heavier and more substantial. Turkish cotton towels are highly absorbent and soft.
Bamboo: Most often blended with cotton, bamboo towels are lush, soft, and retain color well. Bamboo plants are naturally anti-bacterial and their fibers are super absorbent.
Microfiber: These towels are a blend of polyester and polyamide fibers. It is a very absorbent material and has trends to dry quicker than 100% cotton towels.
Tip!
Always wash your towels before using them for the first time! This will improve absorbency and help set the color to extend the lifetime of your towels.
