Gilden Tree Large 2 Pc Bath Sheet 100% Natural Cotton Waffle Weave – Generous Size Lightweight Ultra Absorbent Quick Drying Fade Resistant (Cream)

Folks, I have dried off with my last damp terry towel. At some point in my life I went from loving the luxe fluffy towels of my youth to resenting their inability to dry out between showers and—as my family grew to four adult-size people—their tendency to take up multiple loads of laundry every week and still retain that wet-dog adolescent funk. Enter the waffle weave. No, it’s not the 00’s epitome of towel meringue. No, it’s not like wrapping yourself in a My Little Pony cloud. However, if you can set those aside in favor of actually getting dry after your shower, waffle is your best bet. Despite being thin and sorta scrubby (in a good way!), they are quick to absorb water. The same magical surface area that sucks the water off your skin also causes it to evaporate efficiently (and thoroughly) between showers. They will soften over time, but will always lack the loop texture that gives terry cloth towels their fluffy softness (while also retaining water and breeding the bacteria that yield that wet dog permastink). That said, good waffle towels are not cheap. Switching is an investment and with teenagers routinely swiping my towels to take to the lake or park with their friends, I didn’t want anything too precious. Waffle bath sheets for less than $30 each (on Prime Day) makes Gilden Tree my Goldilocks towel. The Seafoam is a soothing blue-green that would likely complement beach or spa color schemes. One quibble: these need a hanging loop. Without it, you will eventually damage the woven fabric by hanging it on a hook, stressing that one spot above the hook over and over. Thankfully, this is an easy fix with some cotton twill tape (I used 3/8”), embroidery scissors (or a seam ripper) to pull out a few stitches, needle, and thread. See attached photo for an example. You could totally leave the twill white (or natural or whatever color you purchase). I happened to have some procion dye in a similar color (Dharma Kingfisher Blue to match the Seafoam towel), so I ice dyed a yard of the twill tape (and some white cotton embroidery floss to match) and picked the dyed sections for my hanging loops that best matched the towel.

I'm so glad I bought these, wish I had seen these sooner. Love the oversize 40 x 80 inches. I followed the instructions and washed in vinegar and a bit of soap before using. They did shrink up a bit as stated, but still ample sizing. They wrap around a large frame with extra material to tuck in so it stays on while I sit at the Vanity after a shower doing my make up and hair. Also, they do not take up much space. I bought a set for my son and Fiancée for Xmas as well. They are expensive but worth it.

From a woman with Rheumatoid arthritis, these towels are a pleasure to carry, fold & hang! They are very lightweight but boy are they absorbent! We have never felt drier after towelling off! They washed up beautifully too! Don’t forget to add the 1/2 cup vinegar in the first wash and there is no need for fabric softener, that will ruin them. Very happy with my purchase and I will be replacing all of my towels with these!

Amazing bath sheets! They are HUGE dry ridiculously quick. And are crazy adsorbent. They leave 0 lint. Now, if someone who had always used spun towels, think washcloth these are not fluffy in any capacity. They almost feel like a lightweight blanket. I would strongly suggest washing the first several times with vinegar to soften just because they are 100% cotton, but they are crazy soft once you break them in “” and I have never had another set that I love as much as I am re-ordering for the third time and my original set is still in amazing condition. Each of my adult children have received as gifts yearly since my original purchase in 2021 cannot recommend enough.

Great quality of the material, very durable. The towels are soft and comfortable, absorb fast and perfectly. The price is not cheap but I think the towels are long lasting.