How do we find good bath towels?

[momof1in150]

I will go against the grain and say Lands End towels. We bought my son one for Kindergarten (nap time) and that was 7 years ago and it still looks new. It is red and the color hasn't bled.

Check out the Good Housekeeping site for more info:

Bath Towel Expert Buying Guide - Good Housekeeping

JC Penney also did well in tests. I do purchase Lands End towels but I usually go to the overstocks page and purchase from there.

[disneysteve]

Check out the Good Housekeeping site for more info:

Bath Towel Expert Buying Guide - Good Housekeeping

Thanks for the link. That's just what I was looking for.

[Aleta]

I vote for JC Penney as well. As others have already said, wait for a sale. Another good thing about vinegar is at least using it the first time when you wash the towels. It sets the color and especially for the darker towels.

[herm4]

Vinegar? Really? I' ve never heard of that tip. Interesting!

[MonkeyMama]

JC Penney also did well in tests. I do purchase Lands End towels but I usually go to the overstocks page and purchase from there.

we bought our bed sheets from Overstock and they are REALLY nice. That is probably a good suggestion too - as far as finding the deal.

Well I am thankful for all of the suggestions too.

[Aleta]

herm4: I got that tip about the vinegar from a place called Anna's Linens. They have very good prices too. Anyway, I was buying burgundy towels and was concerned with them bleeding in the water and the manager and another lady said the same thing about the vinegar.

[ealimbuyao]

How prolong life of towels...

So, they would last that long (7 years), how often do you wash them? I can't imagine them looking as new after 7 years.

Any tips?