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Various Kinds of Cotton Bath
Towels
Cotton is one of the oldest used materials for clothing and
other supplies for humankind. It is also commonly used for bath
towels but not all materials are the same. Cotton bath towels
are a diverse lot and their diversity depends on the kind of
cotton that is used to manufacture them.
Not all so called cotton bath towels are made from 100% cotton.
If the label does not state this, then chances are your bath
towel is a mixed blend of cotton and some other materials. Some
crafty manufacturers list down cotton as one of the materials
and call their product cotton bath towels.
The reason why cotton bath towels are highly popular is because
these are highly absorbent and are also soft to the skin. Some
other materials used for towels do not have the fluffiness or
absorbency that cotton lends to cotton bath towels. Velour
looks and feels soft but lack absorbency. Other materials which
are made to absorb like chamois are actually exceptional
absorbers but they need extra care in order to maintain their
absorbency. These also tend to attract molds and smell
unappealing when stored in the wrong way.
Kinds of Cotton
The kind of cotton used also dictates the price of the towels.
Ordinary cotton can achieve fluff and absorbency but Egyptian
or Pima cotton are the top of the line kind of cotton when it
comes to softness, durability and absorbency. There is a marked
difference between ordinary cotton bath towels and those made
from either Pima or Egyptian.
It's In the Loops
Ordinary cotton bath towels which are exceptional in their
function owe it all to the loops. Other than being 100% cotton,
these loops dictate the absorbency and softness of the towel.
Look for towels with longer loops because these are decidedly
softer than others. The number of loops per square inch also
dictates the absorbency of the cotton bath towels. The weight
of the towel also says a lot regarding its quality. The heavier
cotton towel will most certainly be the one with the most loops
so it follows that it will be the softer and more absorbent
one.
These are what you should look for when shopping for cotton
bath towels. Cotton bath towels are very easy to find all over
the country. Many stores put their cotton bath towels on sale
several times a year so you need not worry about paying full
price.
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