Should you buy a bath sheet or just go with regular towels? Heres everything you should know
With all the content available online these days, it can be hard to figure out what’s real and what’s hype.While we don’t always have the answers, we have a direct line to people who do — which is why we present to you our series The Internet Made Me Ask, where we have experts break down the truth about some of the buzziest trends (and questions) on our timelines, like how often should you wash makeup brushes.The first step in making sure your bathroom is fully equipped is getting a great set of plush bath towels that’ll hold up well over time.
While shopping for a new set, however, you may see options for bath sheets, and wonder what exactly is a bath sheet and how is it any different from a regular bath towel? Is it just a huge towel, or does it have some sort of feature that warrants being called something different? I had the same questions, so I spoke to fabric experts to learn more about the similarities and differences between bath sheets and bath towels.I also recommend bath sheets from trusted NBC Selected brands for anyone convinced that they need to add some to their linen closet.RelatedselectedselectedSure, you may not need a towel warmer, but here’s a case for why one may be helpful to youWant more from NBC Selected? Sign up for our newsletter, The Selection, and shop smarter.What is a bath sheet?In general, a bath sheet is a really big towel, oftentimes with a length between 65 and 70 inches.
In terms of the material, bath sheets and bath towels aren’t that much different.“A bath sheet is all about that oversized feel,” says Lindsey Johnson, CEO and co-founder of towel brand Weezie*.
A bath sheet is sort of like if you combined a regular bath towel and a small blanket, so it’s ideal for people who like being wrapped up entirely after they come out of the shower or bath.Because they have more fabric, bath sheets can take longer to dry and are often more expensive than regular towels.
*Any inclusion of Weezie in this story was mad...