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If you also have towels that now have fringed edges — and they didn’t come that way when you bought them — it may be time to upgrade your collection. 

Towels can be expensive but we see them as an investment, especially when you settle on the right ones that stay nice for several years. We tested towels based on their absorbency, softness, quality and aesthetics to determine the best in key categories.