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Notall towelsare created equal.

Stacks of bath towels overlapping on a pink background

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And we hate to say it, but a lot of those towels aren’t worthy of your cash.

The wrong towel will leave your skin itchy, raw, and potentially covered in flecks of lint.

We’ve even tossed in a few nontraditional options, likehair towelsandbeach towels, just ‘cause.

Brooklinen Luxury Super-Plush Bath Towel two folded white towels on light gray background

Compared to other plush materials, these towels use an impressive Z-twist weave to ensure durability and longevity.

OneAllureeditor noted that this toweldried her waist-length hairin under 10 minutesan impressive feat.

These come in a handful of earthy colors, like grey-blue and terracotta.

A set of two pink Utopia Towels Luxurious Jumbo Bath Sheets on light gray background

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Ban.do

Ban.do Beach like!

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No one does affordable kitsch quite like Ban.do.

How can you possibly resist a pink sardine drenched in olive oil?

Coyuchi Air Weight Organic Bath Towel in stone blue on light gray background

However, that’s what makes Onsen’s Complete Bath Towel Set a foolproof bet.

Buy them for yourself, or give them as a housewarming gift to first-time homeowners.

Best Spa Towel:Hammam Linen Hand Towelsswap to bath towels plz!!!

Luxome Plush Performance 2-Piece Bath Sheet Set on light gray background

Hammam Linen

Hammam Linen Towels

The words affordable and luxury are not typically used together.

You’ve created a spa-like atmosphere that will impress even the pickiest guests.

Need we say more?

Cozy Earth Towel Bundle slack of folded light gray waffle towels on white background

That’s thanks to their open weave stitching, which is soft and ultra-light.

They’re also good hair towels, as they won’t create breakage or frizz.

Our hot, sustainable tip?

Lands’ End Supima Bath Towel folded navy towel on white background

Coolest babe on the beachthat’s you.

And the best part?

Goshi Exfoliating Towel yellow baggie with a gray microfiber towel in it on white background

Ban.do Beach Please! Large Towel green towel with a pink cartoon sardine on it on white background

Onsen Complete Bath Towel Set four folded mustard yellow waffle towels on white background

Volo Microfiber Hair Towel rolled up turquoise microfiber towel and cloudy transparent baggie on white background

American Soft Linen Bath Towel Set four folded pale yellow towels on white background

A 4-pack of white Hammam Linen Towels on a light gray background

Gilden Tree Waffle Towels two folded gray waffle towels on white background

Chakir Turkish Linens Cabana Pool Towels four light blue and white folded towels on white background

Amazon Basics Cotton Towels two folded greige towels on white background