There’s a lot of talk about the giant, plush towels of luxury resorts and not nearly enough about the benefits of the best waffle towels. We’re strong proponents of these lightweight, super-absorbent textiles and got together to figure out which ones are worth investing in by testing them firsthand. Towels from across the internet made their way into our very own bathrooms over the course of several months and, in some cases, years. Our top contender was a newer (to us) brand (love when that happens), while our runner-ups didn’t surprise us in the least. Our favorite bath and bedding brands —Parachute, Brooklinen , and Cozy Earth —delivered on long-staple cotton and ultra-soft pieces that will reign forever in our linen closets. Each of these waffle weave iterations come with hand towels and washcloths to match, and you can even purchase in bundles too. Read on for a waffle weave lover’s best bath towels .…