Bath Towel Ratings
The perfect bath towel can be subjective. You may prefer lightweight, plush softness, or want to wrap up in a blanket-sized towel after every shower. Regardless of your preference, our ratings will help you find a quality bath towel that stands up to regular use.
View our ratings and reviews to find the best bath towels.
Bath Towels (20)
Our tests of bath towels include scores for drying, dryer energy use, softness, change in softness, and shrinkage. We also evaluate each towel's weight, width, height, and length.
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