A better towel starts with three things: material, weight, and size.⁠ Here’s your quick guide to choosing the right one:⁠ ⁠ Material⁠ Long-staple cotton = softer, stronger, and more absorbent. It’s the difference you feel after every wash.⁠ ⁠ Weight⁠ Measured in GSM.⁠ • Lightweight (400–500 GSM): quick-drying and airy.⁠ • Midweight (550–650 GSM): the everyday favorite, plush without being heavy.⁠ • Heavyweight (700+ GSM): hotel-level luxury.⁠ ⁠ Size⁠ Bath towel or bath sheet?⁠ • Bath Towel: classic, versatile, easy to wrap.⁠ • Bath Sheet: extra-large, spa-like, full coverage.⁠ ⁠ If you want to go deeper, we put everything you need in our complete Towel Buying Guide, including materials, care tips, and the full comparison chart.⁠ ⁠ Save this post for future reference and explore the full guide with the link in bio.