When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Few things feel quite as comforting as stepping out of the shower into a warm, plush bath towel. With one of the best towels within reach, almost anything can feel possible.
To determine the best bath towels to bring the spa experience home, we tested 14 towels for absorbency, durability, and comfort and also interviewed several textile experts, including Emily Forrest, resident towel expert at the wedding registry site, Zola . She noted you should consider size, material (Egyptian, Pima, and Supima cotton are all very fluffy), and grams per square meter (GSM), which will define how weighty, luxurious, and to some extent, how durable the towel is, when selecting your next towel set. Our top pick is the luxuriously plush and absorbent Riley Home Spa Towel , which has a modern look and maintains its softness wash after wash.
For a more traditional design, the Kassatex Atelier Bath Towel was a close contender and has the classic dobby border many people prefer in a towel. Learn more about how Insider Reviews tests and researches home products . Our top picks for bath towels Best overall: Riley Home Spa Bath Towel - See at Riley Home Runner up: Kassatex Atelier Bath Towel - See at Amazon Best budget: Target Threshold Antimicrobial Towel - See at Target Best quick-dry: Pottery Barn Hydrocotton Organic Bath Towel - See at Pottery Barn Best Turkish: Coyuchi Mediterranean Organic Towel - See.