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Best Plush Bath Towels on Amazon
American Soft Linen Luxury Towel Set
Best Plush Bath Towels on Amazon
American Soft Linen Luxury Towel Set
Now 40% Off
Pros
- Sustainable
- 100% cotton
Cons
- Linty
If you ask me, it’s all about bath sheets, which is just XL towels. Unlike any I’ve seen before, this option has two different sizes on sheets. Think: XL or XXL!
Colors: 20 options
Sizes: 7 options
Material: Turkish cotton
Dimensions: 27 inches x 54 inches (for regular bath towel size)
Customer review: “This is the third set of these towels I have ordered for multiple bathrooms. They are nice and thick, highly absorbent, and wash well. I have previously ordered other brands that cost more and were disappointing. I also love the colors and they don’t fade. Highly recommend them.”
Best Washcloths on Amazon
Cotton Paradise 100% Turkish Cotton Towels
Best Washcloths on Amazon
Cotton Paradise 100% Turkish Cotton Towels
Now 40% Off
Pros
- Sustainable
- Great reviews
Cons
- Might not be durable
If it’s good enough for nearly 40,000 Amazon reviewers, it’s good enough for me.
Colors: 18 options
Sizes: 8 options
Material: Turkish cotton
Dimensions: 27 inches x 54 inches (for regular bath towel size)
Customer review: “I will rummage past all other washcloths in the linen cupboard to search for one of these. They are honestly about 2 times as thick as a normal washcloth and 3 times as thick as a cheap washcloth! And so soft. It’s a little luxury that is priced right!”
Best Hair Wrap Towel on Amazon
TENSTARS 5-Pack Microfiber Hair Towel Wrap
Best Hair Wrap Towel on Amazon
TENSTARS 5-Pack Microfiber Hair Towel Wrap
Now 59% Off
Pros
- Pack of five
- Great for towel drying hair
Cons
- Only for use on hair
I personally swear by hair wraps—so much so that I even travel with one to save the trouble of calling for extras.
Colors: Multi
Sizes: OS
Material: Microfiber
Dimensions: 11 inches x 28 inches
Customer review: “Easy to use. Keeps hair securely out of the way while drying off and getting dressed. Very absorbent, no more dripping wet hair leaving water marks on clothes! I had one of these and loved it so I bought these for my daughter and her family.”
Best Cotton Towels on Amazon
Trident 6-Piece Bath Towel Set
Best Cotton Towels on Amazon
Trident 6-Piece Bath Towel Set
Pros
- Sustainable
- Slightly larger than average towels
- Soft
Cons
- Might not be durable
Hotel spa quality for under $40? Go ahead and stock up.
Colors: 26 options
Sizes: 10 options
Material: Cotton
Dimensions: 30 inches x 54 inches (for regular bath towel size)
Customer review: “Bought these Trident One Cotton towels because I already have a set and they are terrific. Have tried several others off Amazon and from stores, and these beat them all. I have washed them dozens of times, and they are still absorbent and soft.”
Best Oversized Towels on Amazon
Tens Towels Large Bath Towels
Best Oversized Towels on Amazon
Tens Towels Large Bath Towels
Pros
- 100% cotton
- Sustainable
- Larger than average towels
Cons
- One size only
If you gravitate away from super thick, plushy towels in favor of uber-functional, highly-absorbent ones, these are for you.
Colors: 9 options
Sizes: OS
Material: Cotton
Dimensions: 30 inches x 60 inches
Customer review: “I have been on the hunt for the best bath towels and have tried many different ones, including highly rated Brooklinen towels, and these have been my favorite…thick towels may feel luxurious, but they don’t dry easily between uses and build up a smell easily. These towels are soft, absorbent, and dry easily between uses.”
Best Towel Set on Amazon
Martha Stewart 100% Cotton Bath Towels Set
Best Towel Set on Amazon
Martha Stewart 100% Cotton Bath Towels Set
Now 21% Off
Pros
- Sustainable
- Slightly oversized
- Dries quickly
Cons
- Limited set options
Just leave it to Martha, okay?
Colors: 12 options
Sizes: Two-piece or six-piece sets
Material: Cotton
Dimensions: 30 inches x 54 inches
Customer review: “If you like fast drying towels, these are so practical, plus soft.”
Best Towel Brand on Amazon
Brooklinen Super-Plush Spa Bath Towel
Best Towel Brand on Amazon
Brooklinen Super-Plush Spa Bath Towel
Pros
- Fan favorite
- High quality
- Oversized
Cons
- Expensive
Everybody and their mother loves Brooklinen. Just join the bandwagon already!
Colors: Smoke or White
Sizes: Bath sheet, bath towel, hand towel, or washcloth
Material: Turkish cotton
Dimensions: 30 inches x 58 inches
Customer review: “After our first use we LOVED these towels! They’re super soft and absorb water instantly. I now appreciate the thinness too, since they dry quickly overnight and aren’t damp in the mornings.”
Best Absorbent Towels on Amazon
Chakir Turkish Linens Premium Turkish Towels for Bathroom
Best Absorbent Towels on Amazon
Chakir Turkish Linens Premium Turkish Towels for Bathroom
Now 33% Off
Pros
- Sustainable
- Luxe quality
You’ll love these towels so much you might even buy them as gifts for your friends.
Colors: 14 options
Sizes: 6 options
Material: 27 inches x 54 inches
Dimensions: Cotton
Customer review: “I’ve had the white set of towels for 4 YEARS, and they are the best quality towels I’ve owned ever. When compared to the wide range of Target towels, the Turkish ones blow target out of the water in durability, absorbency, fluff and washing/drying.”
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Meg is the Associate Fashion Commerce Editor at ELLE.com where she researches trends, tests products, and looks for answers to all your burning questions. She also co-writes a monthly column, Same Same But Different. Meg has previously written for Cosmopolitan and Town & Country. Her passions include travel, buffalo sauce, and sustainability. She will never stop hoping for a One Direction reunion tour.
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