Best towels to order in Canada: From plush to Turkish

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If you also have towels that now have fringed edges — and they didn’t come that way when you bought them — it may be time to upgrade your collection. 

Towels can be expensive but we see them as an investment, especially when you settle on the right ones that stay nice for several years. We tested towels based on their absorbency, softness, quality and aesthetics to determine the best in key categories.

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Whether you’re shopping for an upgrade for your own home, a housewarming present or a wedding gift, shop our top picks for the best towels to order in Canada below.

Summary of the best towels

Best and most plush: Brooklinen Super-Plush Turkish Cotton Bath Towel Bundle
Highly absorbent: Homebird Plush Complete Set
Heavyweight but super soft: Silk & Snow Plush Terry Bath Towels
Best waffle: Parachute Waffle Towel
Best eco-friendly, affordable and fantastic: Amazon Aware 100% Organic Cotton Plush Bath Towels
Best ultra-thin Turkish cotton bath towels: Gold Case Home Collection Turkish Towel Set

Homebird Plush Complete Set

Features: Homebird’s Plush Complete Set includes two bath towels/sheets, two hand towels and two washcloths. These towels, available in grey, slate, white or navy, feature a timeless dobby border design to fancify the look. Free shipping and a 45-night risk-free trial are offered for those still undecided.

What they’re best at: Highly-absorbent towels that are certified organic. Guaranteed to be “super-soft and luxurious, thick, highly absorbent and 100 per cent certified organic cotton made in fairtrade factories.” We also love that Homebird is a Canadian company, founded in Vancouver. We’ve tried these towels and agree with the 5/5 star rating and comments like, “Great quality, plush towels. Soft and absorbent, just the way towels should be!” posted online by Abhishek.

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Price: $188
Where to buy: Homebird

Brooklinen Super-Plush Turkish Cotton Bath Towel Bundle

Features: The Brooklinen Super-Plush Bath Towel Bundle features two bath towels, two hand towels and a bath mat for the win. This is Brooklinen’s top-selling towel weave and is touted to be “super plush, ridiculously soft and luxurious.” Made in Turkey with 100 per cent Turkish cotton which is chosen because it “produces the strongest, smoothest yarns for extra soft, durable and absorbent towels.”

The towels are OEKO-TEX certified which means the fabric has been independently tested according to strict global criteria to ensure it is free of harmful substances.

What they’re best at: This set is for those who want to bundle up on luxurious, plush towels that are a proven crowd-pleaser. Of more than 3,000 reviews, these bathroom essentials earn a 4.5 out of five-star rating with customers reporting everything from “spa-like” to similar to a “five-star hotel” feel and, of course, super plush and soft materials.

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Price: $138 USD
Where to buy: Brooklinen

Silk & Snow Plush Terry Bath Towels

Features: These towels are made from 100 per cent certified Egyptian cotton. They’re made with longer terry loops to offer a soft and luxurious feel. The towels come with a 1-year warranty.

What they’re best at: Silk & Snow is a Canadian company that prioritizes sustainability, quality and manufacturer transparency. The brand shares where they source the cotton, who weaves the yarn, who dyes the cotton and where the towels are cut and sewn. The cotton comes Egypt and the towels are made in Portugal — learn more here (scroll toward the bottom).

Price: From $40
Where to buy: Silk & Snow

Parachute Waffle Towel

Features: For those who waffle on standard-fare towels, there is Parachute’s Waffle Towel. A lightweight, quick-dry alternative. Those who love it, love it. 

What they’re best at: Created with 100 per cent cotton in Turkey, these are not for those looking for mega plush but for a quick-dry alternative — “minimalist towels textured with a honeycomb weave.” These towels also are without harmful synthetic dyes that can often fade while exposing you to chemicals.

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Price: From $39
Where to buy: Parachute

Amazon Aware 100% Organic Cotton Plush Bath Towels

Amazon Aware Cotton Plush Bath Towels.

Features: The Amazon Aware towels are eco-friendly, affordable and fantastic: 100 per cent organic cotton, plush bath towels six-piece set with two bath towels, two hand towels and a pair of washcloths. 

What they’re best at: Being luxurious. Made with 700-gram weight, the towels are plump and great at absorbency. Double-stitched edges for durability.

This recently-launched line of clothing, linens and towels is eco-friendly. Its towels are Global Organic Textile Standard and certified as Made in Green by OEKO-TEX. Available in taupe, grey, navy, white and blush. 

Price: $62
Where to buy: Amazon

Gold Case Home Collection Turkish Towel Set

Features: A set of six towels which are ultra-thin yet said to be as absorbent as a classic terry towel. Since they’re so lightweight, it makes these towels a great choice to throw into your beach back or suitcase since they won’t weight you down. 

What they’re best at: Woven with hardened 100 per cent cotton yarn, they dry in minutes and are ideal for indoors or beach outings.

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Price: $118
Where to buy: Amazon

In summary: There you have it — something for everyone. If you are looking for something super soft, there’s the Brooklinen super-plush bath towel bundle, Homebird’s plush starter set if you are looking for ultra absorbency, the Silk & Snow’s Terry Bath Towels if you want something durable but impressively lightweight, Parachute’s waffle towel if you want that kind of towel, Amazon Aware for those who want affordable quality that is eco-friendly and Gold Case Home Collection Turkish cotton bath towels if you want something a little different that works for the beach or the bathroom. 

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