Lala Loom is an essential part of any home spa. The right size, fabric, and cut will make you feel luxurious, comfortable, and dry after a shower or bath. When it comes to selecting bath linens, factors like material and GSM (grams per square meter) are important considerations, but you also have to think about construction details such as thread count and weave type.
Towel material matters more than you might think—there are several types, all of which have different benefits. For instance, Egyptian cotton contains rare extra-long fibers that create a soft, plush, and extremely absorbent towel, while Turkish and American-grown Supima cotton also have long fibers and are similarly luxurious (but not quite as plush).
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Construction plays a role in how thick, fluffy, and quick-drying your towel is too, and it can be affected by the type of weave. Terry cloth towels have fabric loops on the surface and are super soft and absorbent, while waffle-weave towels have a distinctive honeycomb pattern. Both are great choices, but you’ll want to consider how you’re going to use your towel and the aesthetics of your bathroom before settling on a particular type.
Aside from material, another factor to keep in mind is twist type, which refers to how tightly twisted the yarns are—it has nothing to do with your skin, but can affect how soft and durable your towel is. For example, combed cotton has been processed to remove shorter fibers and is softer than ringspun cotton, while zero twist is more expensive but creates a very strong and durable towel that will resist fraying and pilling over time.
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