The Wirecutter Show You Deserve Better Towels
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Feb 19, 2025 Jackie Reeve, a staff senior writer at Wirecutter specializing in textiles, shares her expertise on the art of towel shopping. She humorously demystifies the towel dilemma and offers practical tips on selecting and caring for towels to ensure their longevity. The conversation dives into the distinctions between terry, waffle, and peshtemal towels, exploring personal preferences and relationships influenced by towel choices. Jackie also reveals quirky insights, like the fascinating lack of wetness receptors in humans, making the topic unexpectedly engaging!
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Mismatched Towels
- Kyra Blackwell realized her mismatched towel collection sparked a desire for an upgrade.
- This relatable experience highlights the common issue of accumulating random towels over time.
Wetness Perception
- Humans lack wetness receptors, relying on temperature and texture to perceive wetness.
- This explains disagreements about towel dryness.
Towel Material
- Prioritize 100% cotton or linen towels for optimal absorbency and durability.
- Cotton-linen blends are also acceptable.