Is The Internet's Favorite Bath Towel Worth It? I Tried It So You Don't Have To
Is The Internet's Favorite Bath Towel Worth It? I Tried It So You Don't Have To originally appeared on Parade Home & Garden.
I've been testing all manner of home products, ranging from kitchen appliances to bath towels, for more than four years. Bath towels are always the most disappointing to try. I've tested towels from nice department stores and buzzy direct-to-consumer brands, only to end up donating them to my local cat cafe after a few uses. The towels have pilled, gotten mildewy, or just have felt like drying off with sandpaper.
But my losing streak ended when I brought Frontgate's Resort Collection bath towels into my home. I was already familiar with the brand, because it's my mom's go-to towel brand. But as I've noticed in my years of product testing, a brand's product quality can change at any time, so I remained a bit skeptical. Luckily, Frontgate's towels are as plush and soft as they were in my childhood.
Bath Towels - Peony Set - Frontgate Resort Collection
What Is the Frontgate Resort Bath Towel?
The Frontgate Resort Bath Towel is made out of 100% Turkish long-staple cotton and is OEKO-TEX-certified. The towels are made using a patented Special Spinsoft weaving process that supposedly increases the density and absorption of the towels. Each bath towel retails for $49 but it's only sale for $44.10 right now. I personally recommend getting the six-piece set, which includes two bath towels, two hand towels, and two washcloths — all for just $158. For the record, the set usually goes for $198, so you're saving a whopping $40 right now.
What I Thought of the Frontgate Resort Bath Towel
As I mentioned above, I've tried plenty of towels in my day. The Frontgate Resort bath towels surpassed my high expectations. You know those huge, super soft towels they give you at fancy hotels? That's what these towels are. I got the six-piece set in Aegean — a seafoam color. Even though I got the bath towel size, it's bigger than most towels I've tried that's a big plus for me. I feel fully covered by the towel when I walk around my apartment getting ready after a shower.
This towel is by far the cushiest I've tested. I was originally concerned it wouldn't dry quickly, but even if I shower every day, the next day, I find the towel completely dry, even though it hangs up in my poorly ventilated bathroom. I've also washed these towels every week and haven't noticed any pilling or change in the towel's soft texture.
If you're on the hunt for a new set of towels or towels that your guests will be truly awed by, I highly recommend snagging a set of the Frontgate towels while they're still on sale.
Is The Internet's Favorite Bath Towel Worth It? I Tried It So You Don't Have To first appeared on Parade Home & Garden on Aug 12, 2025
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