Purchasing matching bathroom towels for a new home can be quite costly or quite inexpensive depending on your preferences and price range. Although the most expensive towels may be the softest and largest, even the cheapest towels will still get the job done.
A bath towel can cost anywhere from as low as $3 to as much as $75 per towel. This price difference depends on the quality of the towel, the manufacturer, the material used, the strength of the material and the size of the towel. Overall, the average price of a bath towel is $15.
Stores, such as Target, usually sell towels for as low as $4 per towel in addition to selling some mid-grade towels. A hand towel will cost about $3 while a washcloth will be about $2.
Department stores that sell towels can cost $10-$30 per towel. A hand towel from these lines may cost $7-$20 while a washcloth will cost $5-$15.
Specific brands, such as Ralph Lauren, sell their towels, which can come in many different patterns and can be personalized, for up to $75.
Forum members on BabyCenter.com said they pay about $10 to $15 per towel.
Retailer/TypePrice Range (each)Cannon Towels$2 to $7Bed Bath and Beyond Towels$9 to $20Better Homes and Gardens Towels$5 to $14Costco Towels$22 to $60 (4 piece)Fieldcrest Towels$10 to $18Hotel Collection Towels$17 to $40JCPenney Towels$6 to $11Kohls Towels$5 to $15Martex Towels$10 to $17Microfiber Bath Towels$9 to $17Monogrammed Bath Towels$20 to $44Royal Velvet Towels$7 to $15Target Towels$4 to $11Walmart Towels$2 to $9Wamsutta Towels$15 to $30
Common colors include beige, black, blue, brown, gray, green, off-white, red and purple.
The material can include Egyptian cotton, organic cotton, Turkish cotton, cotton and synthetic. However, 98 percent of the time, a good towel will be made from cotton.
While most towels will be sold individually, some stores sell sets. For example, you could buy a set of four bath towels or a set of two bath towels, two hand towels, and two washcloths. Buying towels in sets are usually less expensive than buying each towel individually.
Towels will need to be replaced eventually. This time frame depends on the quality of the brand you buy. Some towels will need to be replaced in as little as 3 years while others may last 10 or longer.
Bathroom towels tend to look more organized when hung on a towel holder or rack. If moving into a new home, holders can start at $5 depending on the quality of the rack and material.
Egyptian cotton will soak up water the fastest when compared to other material. It’s also known to be very fluffy.
Microfiber towels are created with man-made material and are known to be the quickest in terms of drying. These towels are often ideal for those looking to travel.
Organic towels will be made with no pesticides, fertilizers or herbicides, and non-organic will have the same feel as an organic.
Turkish cotton will have a natural sheen.
Most home experts suggest you buy two or three towels for each person in your family. Therefore, if you have a family of 4, you should purchase 8 to 12 towels, hand towels, and washcloths. Some also suggest, however, that since you are “clean when you get out of the shower,” towels can be hung and reused to save time and money doing laundry.
Keep your eyes opened for sales at local retailers or online.
While the quality won’t be as good as a higher priced towel, you should be able to find some towels at your local dollar store.
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