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Everyone has their own preferences.\nThis applies to furnishings, our favorite dishes, the way we want to spend our free time and so on.\nAnd it also applies to towels – after all, we come into contact with them several times a day, be it when washing our hands, showering, bathing, etc. Our requirements have hardly changed over the last few millennia – after all, towels were already being used in ancient times – but the range on offer has increased.\nAnd with it the agony of choice.\nWe will guide you through the towel jungle – both in terms of size and materials. <\/p>\n\n

– Cotton towels<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Cotton is the most common material for towels and is valued for its softness and absorbency.\nIt is breathable and kind to the skin, making it ideal for everyday use.\nHowever, cotton towels can take longer to dry and tend to lose fluffiness with frequent washing. <\/p>\n\n

– Towels made from microfiber<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Microfiber towels are extremely light and dry very quickly, making them ideal for travel and sports.\nThey are often very compact and space-saving.\nDisadvantages: They are not as soft to the touch as cotton and can be less absorbent.\nSome people also find the skin feel uncomfortable. <\/p>\n\n

– Waffle pique towels<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

They are light and dry quickly, have an interesting texture and are stylish.\nBut only for a limited time: apart from the fact that waffle pique towels are not particularly absorbent, they also lose their shape after repeated washing. <\/p>\n\n

– Towels made from terry cloth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Very absorbent, very fluffy – in this respect, these towels are perfect as shower and bath towels.\nHowever, they take a relatively long time to dry and can smell musty when very damp if they are not dried properly. <\/p>\n\n

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Popular because of their absorbency and because they are so fluffy: Terry towels.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

How do I recognize good towels?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

The length of the woven fibers is decisive for the quality, because: The shorter they are, the less water they can absorb and the faster they will break.\nA closer look in the department store or a weight comparison is often enough.\nThe heavier a towel feels, the better quality it is.\nIn principle, the weight of towels for domestic use is 200 grams (per square meter of fabric), while textiles weighing up to 500 grams are used in hotels.\nThe densest fabric – and highest quality towel – is currently around 800 to 900 grams per square meter. <\/p>\n\n

How often do I need to replace the towels and how do I clean them properly?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Even luxury towels have a finite lifespan.\nIn principle, you should change your towels every three to five years.\nThis is because over time, despite regular care, bacteria build up and make towels smell musty.\nIt is also important that the towels are not folded after use, but have enough space to dry.\nAs is so often the case, it is advisable to dry towels in the fresh air.\nAnd for those who have the opportunity, use a tumble dryer – this will make them particularly fluffy. <\/p>\n\n

Towel sizes and their use<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n