Turkish-cotton fibers are shorter, which means they’re lighter and faster drying than Egyptian-cotton towels (if not quite as absorbent). Then there’s American-grown Supima cotton, which has ...

Its long-staple Turkish cotton material and overall design ... it’s constructed with and the weight of the towel, says Alexis Vitale of Hermosa Beach-based interior design firm Vitale Design ...

It's not soft or fluffy like a cotton terry towel, which means it can also double as an effective beach towel since sand slides right off the woven surface. Turkish towels aren't for everyone ...

We're also fond of Egyptian and Turkish cotton towels, which are justifiably known for being ultra soft. Long-staple cotton fibers will typically offer the best feel and the most durability over time.