I love a big, fat, soft terry towel. My husband likes terry too, but he wants a thinner, textured towel that can scratch every itch on his back. My teenager has preferred springy waffle towels for most of her life. We are a house divided, so I long ago abandoned the idea of buying matching bath towels for everyone.People can be very particular when it comes to towels. What feels good to one person may feel unpleasant to another. Yet we spend enough time with towels that we should all enjoy them, and it’s so satisfying to find one that dries well and feels just right on the skin.I've considered hundreds of bath towels, and I’ve had more people approach me about their love for our longtime top picks than anything else I've tested for Wirecutter.