Best Overall
Parachute Waffle Towels
Best Overall
Parachute Waffle Towels
Pros
- Multiple set options
- Fast drying
Cons
- More expensive
Made entirely of Turkish cotton, this set from Parachute gives you the ultimate spa treatment. It dries exceptionally fast and barely weigh a thing, plus you get three different set options to choose from. Plus, it's divinely plush, and the earthy color options (white, grey, charcoal, terra) are a nice bonus.
Best Set
Onsen Waffle Complete Set
Best Set
Onsen Waffle Complete Set
Pros
- Very durable
- Fast drying
- American cotton
Cons
- More expensive
If you're going to buy a bundle (aka a set), you might as well invest in something that will last. This set from Onsen is extremely durable and dries quickly. The brand's supima cotton can stand up to heavy scrubbing and general wear and tear. We love the balance to this set, which includes a bath towel, face towel, a hand towel, and a bath sheet. The weave is great and really does seem to compress, making them great for travel too.
Best Value
Riley Four Layer Towel Collection
Best Value
Riley Four Layer Towel Collection
Pros
- Fringed accents
- 60-Day trial
- Lint-free
Cons
- Expensive
Loomed in Portugal, these waffle towels sport a nice fringed edge. They wash and dry with ease and the combed cotton feels great. The set includes two bath towels and two hand towels. Over all, it's a great value for the quality at play. Not surprising, given that Riley also makes some of our favorite bed sheets.
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Best Bath Towels
Gilden Tree Waffle Weave Bath Towel
Best Bath Towels
Gilden Tree Waffle Weave Bath Towel
Pros
- Tremendous texture
- Luxurious look
Cons
- Poor edge design
The best bath towels dry rapidly and offer a certain element of luxe comfort. This set accomplishes both feats, with a puffy honeycomb texture you just want to snuggle with. It folds down neatly and can help with for exfoliation as you knock out your skincare routine. While they will shrink a bit, they come oversized, so it all works out.
Best Face Towel
Terrain Waffle Weave Face Towel
Best Face Towel
Terrain Waffle Weave Face Towel
Pros
- Intricate Texture Design
- Great for Skincare
Cons
- Few Color Options
A roughly even mix of cotton and linen, this towel works well as a face towel or hand towel. We especially like it as the former, with its intricate texture and inviting feel. It scrubs diligently without bothering even the most sensitive of skin.
Best Kitchen Towels
Williams Sonoma Oversized Waffle Weave Towels
Best Kitchen Towels
Williams Sonoma Oversized Waffle Weave Towels
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Pros
- Great for dish drying
- Good abosorption
- Good value
Cons
- Can be tough to clean
We love these towels and their kitchen-friendly appeal. The knit is ideal for washing dishes, especially if you have fragile items like decanters, glassware, China, and more. They look great hanging from your oven handle and can be tossed into your washer and dryer without worry. For the price, you get a great kitchen towel.
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Softest Waffle Towels
Great Bay Home Cotton Waffle Weave Bathroom Towels
Softest Waffle Towels
Great Bay Home Cotton Waffle Weave Bathroom Towels
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Pros
- Ultra soft
- Good color options
Cons
- Can shed a lot
Good towels maintain their fluffiness and that's what these ones do. You get that cloud-like texture when they're new and countless washes down the road. They look elegant and thanks to the center band, look fantastic rolled up and stacked in your bathroom, just like at your favorite resort.
Most colorful
Hawkins New York Simple Waffle Bath Towels
Most colorful
Hawkins New York Simple Waffle Bath Towels
Pros
- Cozy, homespun texture
Cons
- Expensive
These look like something your eccentric grandmother would make, and we mean that as high praise. The color is vivid and the loose weave looks perfectly handmade. It ain't cheap, but you'll love how it can light up a room for the better. Plus, like many others on this list, this set dries quickly and weighs very little.
Best Wash Cloth Towels
Cozy Earth Waffle Washcloths
Best Wash Cloth Towels
Cozy Earth Waffle Washcloths
Pros
- Smart design
- Soft bamboo
Cons
- Can shed a bit
It's little wonder that Cozy Earth made the grade, a company renowned for its cozy clothing and home decor. And cozy is just what you want when washing your body. They're made of both cotton and viscose from bamboo, easily some of the softest stuff available. The design is functional and smart, waffle texture on the exterior with terry cloth on the inside.
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Best Details
The Citizenry Imabari Waffle Towels
Best Details
The Citizenry Imabari Waffle Towels
Pros
- Deftly-made
- Artisan quality
Cons
- Expensive
- Color fades over time
If you feel like splurging for a waffle towel, this Japanese-made option is an excellent way to go. Made from soft pima cotton, you won't want to let go. The tight-knit offers a graceful aesthetic and while it's known to fade a bit after washing, the overall look and feel more than compensates for that.
What Is a Waffle Towel?
You guessed it, a waffle towel touts a waffle-like pattern. They're not always square-shaped (they can be more organic-looking or have a honeycomb pattern) but they all possess raised threads. This design allows them to take on more moisture without weighing down the towel too much. We love a good heavy and soft towel but they can become a nuisance in terms of weight when good and wet.
How to Use a Waffle Towel
There's no wrong way to use a waffle towel. But because they handle moisture so well, they work particularly well in the bathroom or kitchen. The combo of softness and absorption makes them great for a post-shower dry-off or dealing with wet dishes. The texture of the towel is also good for skincare routines and exfoliation. We think they really class-up a bathroom.
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How We Selected
We examined a few key features when picking out our favorite waffle towels. Obviously, we after something that offers a sense of luxury, but without the fuss. That means a towel that is easy to clean with and wash, one that can take on plenty of moisture and not feel like, well, a wet blanket. We looked at material involved, how it treats the skin and things like fragile dishes, and the ability of the towel to offer a dose of sophistication.
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