Your towel’s got a story to tell: from Ottoman status statement to intergalactic sci-fi essential, this is why it’s here to stay.  Yes, we’re pretty nerdy about towels, but in our quest for knowledge we’ve discovered some fascinating trivia which makes us even more appreciative of the wonderous looped fabric that dries us off. Read on for three periods of towel history that we found particularly striking.   The 1700s:...

And you thought towels just dried you off. Chances are, the products you shop with one-click convenience—a tee shirt, a pair of jeans, or even your bath towel—have been sourced and assembled all over the world to arrive at your doorstep. From the raw materials to the final packaging, globalization is real—and without any universal standards in place. So how do you know your towel was made without harmful chemicals? How can...

You know what’s oddly satisfying? Looking at perfectly stacked, hung or rolled bath towels. Here’s how you (yes, you) can achieve hotel-quality folds in the comfort of your home.

Before germs and bacteria take out a 30-year mortgage on your old bath towel, here are (other) reasons why you should replace it.

So you bought some spa-worthy, quality towels. As with all serious relationships, here’s how to take care of them to make the honeymoon last longer.