15 Bath Towels So Soft, Every Day Will Feel Like a Spa Day
15 Bath Towels So Soft, Every Day Will Feel Like a Spa Day
The difference between a good bath towel and a bad one is staggering: Most of us would rather just walk around sopping wet than dry off with an itchy, stiff, and stinky linen. When searching for the best bath towel, it's important to invest in a towel that will last through countless wash cycles and cozy enough that you'll stall getting dressed. It's also key to know the moment your towel smells pungeant, it's time to throw it out (even after using a fragrance-heavy detergent). The smell acculmates if the towel lacks absorbency, quick-drying properties, or old.
Luckily there are options to prevent such a conundrum. Whether you're in the market for some new towels or you're starting fresh and want to do some research before you invest in an entire set, we're highlighting the best bath towels for every price point and style. To break down the best of the best, we spoke to experts who have excelled in creating some of our favorite towels, like lush Turkish cotton and high performance functioning must-haves.
Coyuchi's Design Director, Whitney Thornburg explains, "Shoppers should look for 100% organic cotton when seeking a towel that will perform. Most conventional towels on the market are treated with a harsh chemical that helps them feel plush at first, but can actually make towels repel water." In order to test out your towels for chemical softeners, Thornburg suggests touching towels, looking for a waxy or soapy hand feel—similar to how it feels to touch a dryer sheet or other fabric softeners. From affordable finds to luxury collections, fluffy and neutral terry options to light and airy linen blends, the best bath towels will transform your bath experience. Shop the expert-approved gems below, along with our other favorites!
1) Classic Bath Towels
Brooklinen
brooklinen.com
$59.00
Katie Elks, Brooklinen's Director of Design and Product Development shares "All Brooklinen towels are made with OEKO-TEX? certified 100% Turkish Cotton. We use long-staple cotton and single-ply yarns in our bath towels, which creates a durable yet soft weave that will last through many uses and wash cycles.” For their high-quality towels, the brand focuses on the yarn, weave, and weight for our towels to accommodate a variety of customer lifestyles and preferences. Elks continues, "Our Classic Bath Towels work for everyday use at 550 GSM, which makes the style lighter and easy to store."
Materials: OEKO-TEX? certified 100% Turkish Cotton
2) Hammam Dot Towel
Goodee
goodeeworld.com
$25.00
A cheerful rainbow bath towel will enliven any bathroom, and these are a stylish way to do so. They're reminiscent of a hand-knit throw blanket but super plush and fluffy, and they'll only get softer and more absorbent over time.
Materials: 100 percent GOTS-certified organic cotton
3) Air Weight Organic Towels
Coyuchi
coyuchi.com
$38.40
According to Design Director, Whitney Thornburg, "Coyuchi towels are one of the most responsibly produced towels on the market. From the farm to customer beds and linen closets, Coyuchi makes every effort to make sure every person and community in the supply chain is safe and healthy. Coyuchi towels go through a multi-stage development process to ensure each towel is designed to be both absorbent and fast drying." Check out this modern Air Weight Towel that has a textured weave with narrow vertical channels that allow air for added drying power.
Materials: GOTS-certified organic cotton
4) Organic Terry Towels
Tekla
teklafabrics.com
$45.00
Copenhagen-based design brand Tekla produces linens and towels in unique colors and prints with a decidedly modern aesthetic. But looks aside, these super-soft towels have a 600-gram weave, which means you can effectively dry off without having to put in extra manual labor. And don't worry about replacing your towels anytime soon: The double-stitched hems and closed corners ensure longevity.
Materials: 100 percent cotton
5) Organic Premium Spa Towels
West Elm
westelm.com
$49.50
West Elm bath towels are a go-to for many shoppers thanks to their classic design, durable construction, and comfortable price point. This particular collection is loomed of super-absorbent 800-gram weave Turkish cotton, which gives them an extra plush feel.
Materials: 100 percent organic cotton
6) Ultimate MicroCotton Bath Towel Collection
Hotel Collection
macys.com
$8.99
With a legacy of over 8 decades, Micro Cotton is an eco-friendly brand that gives back to the community in India and serves as one of the first to create a plush towel with high-level absorbency. Director of Micro Cotton, D. Vikram Krishna shares, "More than 90% of the energy used to produce Micro Cotton’s towels is clean, green and renewable made possible with wind energy systems and the largest industrial solar rooftop establishment in India. Micro Cotton created its own waste management system to recover and reuse 98.5% of water in their towel production process. This allows them to develop 89 towels with the amount of water it takes a conventional towel manufacturer to create one towel." Here's a plush bath towel crafted with a special interweave pattern that allows super-absorbent yarns to dry quicker.
Materials: OEKOTEX? MADE IN GREEN, cotton
7) Pure Linen Bath Towel
Cultiver
cultiver.com
$95.00
Terry towels aren't for everyone. If you've recently converted from cotton bedding to linen, you might want to consider upgrading to these. Though the softening process can produce excess lint at first, stick with them: You'll be rewarded with ultra-soft, highly absorbent towels that look as good as they feel. There's also a hanging loop for easy drying.
Materials: 100 percent European flax
8) Organic Cotton Bath Towels
avocadogreenmattress.com
$35.00
Known for their award-winning non-toxic green mattresses and bedding, Avocado Green has launched a new bath collection! It doesn't get any cozier than a brand that has created high-quality mattresses that are simple, but reliable, organic, and inspired by nature. The organic cotton bath towel is ribbed, highly absorbent, and durable.
Material: GOTS organic certified cotton
9) Triplo Bourdon Bath Sheet
Frette
frette.com
$190.00
Opt for these extra-large Frette bath sheets if you're in the market for something luxe—and you're sick of postage-size linens that barely cover your body. They feel like a towel you'd find hanging in a dreamy resort spa or hotel bathroom and come in a variety of colorways.
Materials: 100 percent cotton
10) R?symatto Towels
Marimekko
marimekko.com
$22.00
Known for playful and bold yet iconic Scandinavian prints, Marimekko bath towels stand the test of time. Opt for the signature flower print or this monochromatic graphic polka dot option.
Materials: 100 percent Cotton
11) Classic Towels
Parachute Home
parachutehome.com
$19.00
Made with Aerocotton technology, Parachute's bath towels will dry you off with little fuss on your end. Like their bedding, these towels are free of harsh chemicals and toxins and come in a variety of muted colors to match any bathroom.
Materials: 100 percent long-staple Turkish cotton
12) Nyytti Giant Towel
Elina Airikkala
finnishdesignshop.com
$74.60
Elina Airikkala's two-toned Nyytti towels are great for any bathroom, but they work especially well in small spaces with limited storage and ventilation: They're quick-drying and super absorbent, as well as compact and easy to hang thanks to the corner ribbon ties. They're also perfect for travel.
Materials: 45% tencel, 33% washed European linen, 22% cotton
13) Demoiselles Red/Blue Towels
D. Porthault Paris
dporthaultparis.com
$100.00
If you're on the hunt for sweet, floral bath towels that still feel elevated, D. Porthault is your best bet. True, they'll cost you, but they're a lovely addition to an adjacent bathroom with matching bed linens, like a guest bedroom or children's Jack-and-Jill bathroom. If you're not sold on the idea of floral bath towels, experiment with the hand towels for a splash of colorful fun in the bathroom. This butterfly print is another favorite.
Materials: 100 percent Egyptian cotton
14) Palette Towels
morihata
morihata.com
$13.00
Morihata claims that these are perfect for babies, which means they're probably also perfect for high-maintenance bathers. The center of the towels is comprised of super-soft cotton while the borders are edged in linen, making them really gentle and also easy on the eyes.
Materials: 85 percent cotton and 15 percent linen
15) Healdsburg Bath Collection
Serena & Lily
serenaandlily.com
$38.00
Add a little fun fringe moment to your bathroom routine with these. The textured edges make them stand out no matter how minimalist your design is, while the super-soft, gentle-on-the-skin material also makes them a spa-inspired favorite.
Materials: 100 percent Turkish cotton
Soft, stylish, absorbent, and quick-drying, these are the best bath towels for every budget and style.