The 9 Best (and Most Stylish) Waffle Towels to Stock Your Linen Closet

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You either are a texture person, or you’re not. And I don’t mean in regards to olives or oysters. This isn’t about food, it’s about fabrics. Namely, I’m talking about the best waffle towels.

Like most people, I used regular terrycloth towels for most of my life with no complaint. But while testing some of the best towels on Amazon, I tried my first waffle weave and haven’t looked back ever since. I’m not alone in my preference, either. The honeycomb style has a strong contingency of loyalists, mostly people who appreciate the finer details in life. Waffled towels are considerably more absorbent than terry, and they’re known to dry quickly, which cuts down on musty odors. Looking back, the idea of using a still-damp towel makes me shudder. To be fair, they do have one drawback. Due to the open knit, they can shrink in the dryer. Solution: Air-dry them. It’s that easy!

Similar to the feeling of upgrading to silk sheets or treating yourself to a luxe candle, swapping out your towels is a small change with a big impact. An absorbent, oversized, plush towel to swaddle yourself in when you’re fresh out of the shower is such a subtle yet refined way to treat yourself. Here, find the best waffle towels to stock up on now.

Waffle Bath Sheet Bundle

Brooklinen’s waffle collection is made with a proprietary weave to give you the best possible waffle.

Colors: 6 options

Sizes: Bath sheets, face, hand, or bath towels

Material: Turkish cotton

Dimensions: Length: 65 inches; width: 40 inches

Esquire’s review: “They’re crazy absorbent and won’t shrink in the dryer. Finally, you can own waffle towels with a longer life span than just a few washes, and they won’t look shrunk and crumpled up hanging in your bathroom when guests come over.”

Waffle Bath Towel Set

These are some of the bestselling waffle towels on the market, and this set is the most often gifted set Onsen offers.

Colors: 9 options

Sizes: Bath sheets, face, hand, or bath towels

Material: Supima cotton

Dimensions: Length: 57 inches; width: 31 inches (for bath towel)

Customer review: “These towels are lightweight and super-absorbent. All pieces (hand towel, bath towel, washcloth) are larger than ‘normal’ towels, too....the color doesn’t bleed when washed....skin care products don’t seem to cause them to fade or bleach.”

Waffle Bath Towels

Cozy Earth offers a 100-night trial and a 10-year warranty, so your purchase is totally protected.

Colors: Charcoal, Light Grey, or White

Sizes: 6 options

Material: Cotton, viscose from bamboo

Dimensions: Length: 58 inches; width: 30 inches (for standard bath towel size)

Customer review: “I have never used a towel that dries instantly like these. And they are so soft! Definitely worth every penny!”

Waffle Towels

Even in the photos, you can just tell these are deliciously plush.

Colors: White, Grey, Terra, or Charcoal

Sizes: Bath or hand towel

Material: Turkish cotton

Dimensions: Length: 56 inches; width: 30 inches (for bath towel)

Customer review: “Second time buying these—I’ve had them for years and they wear so well. Only towels I’ll buy now!”

Waffle Bath Towel White

The same 100 percent cotton and OEKO-TEX certification as competitors, but at a lower price point? Ten points to Target.

Colors: 6 options

Sizes: Bath or hand towel

Material: Cotton

Dimensions: Length: 56 inches; width: 30 inches (for bath towel)

Customer review: “If you like texture and don’t mind line drying, I’d recommend this option. It’s also worth noting that Turkish towels get more absorbent with every wash, so it will be perfectly broken in after some use and wash cycles.”

Waffle Organic Towels

You might buy these for your guest bath, but it’s only a matter of time before you take them for yourself.

Colors: 10 options

Sizes: Bath or hand towel

Material: Cotton

Dimensions: Length: 54 inches; width: 28 inches (for bath towel)

Waffle Terry Bath Towel Set

This set comes with two bath towels, two hand towels, and two washcloths. I call that smart shopping.

Colors: White, Stone, Shore, or Mineral

Sizes: Bath or hand towel, or washcloth

Material: Cotton

Dimensions: Length: 58 inches; width: 30 inches (for bath towel)

Customer review: “Best towels I’ve ever used! Just love them! They are absorbent, weight is just right and the quality is 100%. I can’t say enough good things about these towels!”

Oversize Bath Towel Set, 6 Piece

You can always count on Amazon reviewers to give you utter honesty, and they love this bundle set.

Colors: 5 options

Sizes: One size

Material: Microfiber

Dimensions: Length: 60 inches; width: 30 inches (for bath towel)

Customer review: “Our old towels were just not getting us dry. I bought these and my husband exclaimed, ‘I forgot how towels worked! These are amazing.’ They literally wick away the water and leave you dry with one swipe. They are a great size. I’m plus size and they wrap around me comfortably....They are thin, but still a nice material. They dry so well!”

Waffle Weave Kitchen Dish Cloths

If you love waffle towels for your bathroom so much, maybe you should bring them into your kitchen as well.

Colors: 21 options

Sizes: 6 options

Material: Cotton

Dimensions: Length: 12 inches; width: 12 inches (for dish towel)

Customer review: “These are the nicest quality dish cloths that I have ever purchased. They are very soft and absorbent.”

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