The secret to buying the perfect towel is in understanding fibers, loops and dyes because unlike sheets, towels don't come with easy measures, such as thread counts.

COTTON. A towel's main duty is to blot up water. One hundred percent cotton does the best job because cotton naturally attracts water. Synthetic fibers, such as polyester, repel water, making a cotton-polyester blend less absorbent.

QUALITY. The quality of a towel is determined by where the cotton is grown and wove ...

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