White bath towels are back in fashion right now. In recent years it has been the more colorful, decorative bath towels that have been most popular. However lately this trend has reversed and white bath towels are back in. In reality though, soft and fluffy high GSM (grams per square meter) white bath towels have always been a staple. They are truly are classic and this will never change.

The best white bath towels you can buy are made from the highest quality cotton, namely 100% Egyptian and 100% Pima cotton, it’s American rival. These cottons have longer fibrous threads and thus naturally makes a much higher density bath towel than does your more standard cotton. This is really the appeal when it comes to white bath towels – thick, fluffy, soft and luxurious, just like you find (and enjoy) in the top hotels and spas throughout the world. Plus, there’s a certain purity and regal quality added to any bathroom that is adorned with high quality, thick white bath towels. So fresh and so abundant. There’s nothing like being wrapped in a soft and snuggly, large white bath towel after a long soak in the bath.

When it comes to decor, another big appeal with white bath towels is that they go beautifully with both deep, dark color schemes and also with lighter, more natural/organic designs. Even a bathroom that is pure white will still be lifted and enhanced by some fluffy white towels hanging on the rack. The color white installs a feeling of cleanliness, purity and opulence. If that is what you are going for in your bathroom, then some high thread count cotton white bath towels are exactly what you’re looking for. For a nice touch you could also add some matching bath rugs, some vanilla scented candles and some french soap to complete the picture. Keep in mind that when it comes to decorating your bathroom in white, less is almost always more.

If you’d like to try something different why not go for some white bath towels made of Bamboo, Microfiber or Modal (made from Beech trees). All of these natural fibers have much higher absorbent qualities than cotton does, as much as 50% more actually. Not to mention that they feel soft and luxurious.

Regardless of which type of towel you go for, make sure that you wash them before you use them. There’s a good reason for this and that is that many manufacturers use a special chemical treatment to make the towels appear to be extra fluffy. This treatment will inhibit towel’s ability to absorb the water and are also probably not good for your skin. Naturally, you needn’t be concerned about this if your white bath towels are made from organic cotton, however I would still give them a wash first.

On washing your white towels make sure you use a lower heat setting as a higher temperatures have shown to damage the fiber over time. It’s also better if you air dry your towels as opposed to putting them in the dryer which can thin them out. If you must use the dryer, select a low heat and don’t use any dryer sheets as these have shown to effect the texture.

Follow these simple care instructions and your beautiful white bath towels will remain beautiful all that much longer.