The best towels for 2020

Towels are one of those products we use on a daily basis. Whether you're drying your hands and face after a morning or evening wash, wrapping yourself in a bath sheet after a luxurious soak or hurriedly drying off after your wake-up shower, no household could cope without a truly reliable stockpile of towels.

If you're looking for the very best towels the market has to offer or searching for options that offer value for money, we're here to steer you in the right direction.

We've surveyed a range of towels from leading online retailers Sheridan, Canningvale, Kogan and eBay, concentrating on the options with the most and highest-rated reviews. We have compared the towels that were available across the three retailers and aggregated the scores to present our own Finder rating. These are the very best towels on the market in Australia, tailored to every budget.

Best towels

1. Canningvale Royal Splendour bath towel

Available in a rainbow of colours to suit every bathroom's palette, Canningvale's Royal Splendour bath towels offer a truly luxurious treat for your skin. These towels are made from 100% cotton and have been reviewed to wash well and have great longevity. Plus they come with a 100-day free trial when you buy direct.

• Finder rating: 4.8/5 based on 768 reviews
• Price: $75 for a set of two
• Where to buy: eBay

2. Sheridan Luxury Egyptian cotton bath towel

Made using the finest ring-spun Egyptian cotton pile, Sheridan's Luxury Egyptian bath towels ensure a lavishly soft feel on even the most sensitive areas of skin. With a great range of colours and sizes to choose from and a fantastic absorption capacity, many customers who have tried these towels have said they'll never look back.

• Finder rating: 4.6/5 based on 437 reviews
• Price: $22.49-$57.60 depending on which size you choose
• Where to buy: eBay

3. Sheridan Living Textures towel

Sheridan's Living Textures towels are contemporary, innovative and super absorbent. The ribbed finish is a trendy touch and plays well with the Hygro technology cotton used to create these towels. Hygro cotton results from a unique spinning technique and the benefits include increased water absorption ensuring efficient drying whilst maintaining a luxuriously soft feel.

• Finder rating: 4.5/5 based on 335 reviews
• Price: $9.70-$48.30 depending on which size you choose
• Where to buy: eBay

4. Canningvale Australiana Cotton bath towel

Inspired by our very own Outback, this towel has been created from 100% homegrown cotton and offers a fantastic level of absorbency. Its durable, shaggy pile has been developed to ensure each towel is long-lasting without compromising on softness. Canningvale's Australiana bath towels are available in colours we see in Australia's landscape every day, making them the perfect addition to any Australian household.

• Finder rating: 4.7/5 based on 128 reviews
• Price: $19.99
• Where to buy: eBay

5. Ovela Bamboo Cotton Luxury bath sheets

This set of 4 luxury bath towels is the perfect solution for the eco-friendly household. The Ovela Bamboo Cotton towels are made up from 70% bamboo viscose and 30% cotton to ensure a soft and efficient drying experience with every use. In a world that's growing in awareness of our delicate ecosystem, choosing these towels could be your first step towards making a difference.

• Finder rating: 4.5/5 based on 67 reviews
• Price: $105.04 for a set of four
• Where to buy: eBay

Where to buy towels

What are the different types of towels available?

The four most popular types of towels in Australia at the moment are cotton, Egyptian cotton, bamboo and Turkish cotton. Which one you should choose depends largely on your personal preferences.

• Great quality cotton towels are usually the most affordable option. If shopping for cotton towels, look for ones that are made from 100% cotton to ensure you're choosing a durable product. Steer clear of any that are combined with polyester as you'll be disappointed with the level of absorption.
• Egyptian cotton towels are considered the ultimate luxury indulgence. Towels made from ring-spun Egyptian cotton offer a sublimely soft and fluffy feel and tend to get better over time as opposed to other towels which can often become stiff and lose much of their original soft-feel appeal.
• Whether you're an eco-warrior or looking for a way to ensure your household is a little more eco-friendly, bamboo towels are a great option. Towels made from sustainable materials are becoming more and more popular across the globe. Plus, they're ultra-absorbent for swift post-shower drying and feel softer after each wash.
• Turkish cotton towels are manufactured using longer fibres of cotton which results in fewer joins, thus offering a stronger and smoother finish. These towels get softer and fluffier with each and every wash and offer a long-lasting like-new feel. Whilst not considered as luxurious as Egyptian cotton towels, Turkish cotton towels are becoming a more-affordable but equally indulgent alternative.

How to wash a towel

Whilst different brands each have a different take on aftercare, there seems to be a general consensus when it comes to washing towels across the board.

• Firstly, it's important to choose a mild washing detergent and avoid anything containing optical brightening agents. You should also deter from using fabric softeners when washing towels as this will negatively impact their absorbency.
• Most towel manufacturers recommend that you select a gentle 40-degree wash cycle as this will protect the delicate fibres. And, when it comes to drying, in the dryer is always your best option for maintaining that super soft and fluffy feel. You can also line-dry your towels, but remember to remove them from the line just before they are completely dry and finish them off in the dryer.
• Other than that, the usual rules of washing apply. Lights with lights, darks with darks, etc.

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