The Softest Bath Towels to Pamper You Post Shower

"Oftentimes, the weight is determined by GSM (grams per square meter). This number shows just how dense the towel is woven. The higher the number, the higher the likelihood that your bathroom towels approach the luxury hotels category. For reference, sheets tend to range between 150 to 250 GSM, and most of the towels on this list are at least 500 GSM."

"During testing, AD editors also paid attention to absorbency and drying time. No one wants to splurge on a Turkish cotton towel that will end up smelling like a locker room. That's why we also added a few thinner, but still soft, options that use the waffle weave to up the ante on softness without feeling water logged. Below, you'll find the softest bath towels we got our hands on."

"At 820 GSM, the Buffy organic Turkish cotton towels may be the plushest on this list. "These are pure decadence when it comes to creating a spa-like experience," says contributor Yelena Moroz Alpert. "The Buffy Turkish cotton towels feel as if you strung a bunch of cotton balls to make one towel-so plush!" She was drawn to the lavender colorway for its gem-like hue that felt bright, welcoming, and a nice pop in her peach-and-navy tiled vintage bathroom."

Focus on plushness and weave when selecting bath towels, with GSM (grams per square meter) indicating density and higher GSM correlating with a more luxurious, hotel-like feel. Sheets typically range 150–250 GSM, while most top towels are at least 500 GSM. Preference is given to organic cotton that is Oeko‑Tex certified for safe skin contact. Testing emphasized absorbency and drying time to prevent musty odors. Waffle-weave towels provide softness with lighter weight and quicker drying. Recommended picks span ultra-plush options like 820 GSM Buffy Turkish cotton, reversible Cozy Earth waffle bath sheets, and budget White Classic Luxury towels.

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