We’ve tested dozens of towels for Wirecutter, and though many will do a good job of drying you off, none of them have inspired as much love and devotion as the Frontgate Resort Cotton Towel.

as towels may otherwise get unevenly washed. A front-load washer can handle a 12-pound load on average, which is about seven bath towels; a top-load washer can usually handle a 15- to 18-pound ...