Towels

[TedC]

Anyone else think a "luxury" cruise line should have towels that do not feel like "Brillo"pads?

 

They are good for back scratching but I'm used to soft towels. I realize they get washed MANY times = but so do mine at home. Shower at least once a day and many times during hot, humid conditions and they stay soft!

 

I have 100 percent cotton towels made in Turkey I bought at Lands End.

 

 

"Consumers Report" said towels with quality cotton and bamboo are a good combination.

[Jay23]

Funny you should write this. I thought the towels on Mariner last month were really, really thick and fluffy. Perhaps she got new towels with her recent refit.

 

I have not sailed with Regent before this, so I do not know if I was particularly lucky with the towels we had.:)

[TedC]

Lucky you!

[forgap]

Just got off Voyager...towels were fine. Perhaps my home towels are low brow so anything thicker and softer is all good!

[RachelG]

We have the lands end towels at home, and they are really soft and fluffy. That said, the one I have had on regent are fine. If you use fabric softener, they retain their softness.

[Travelcat2]

We also think that the towels on Regent are fine.

[jhp]

don't mind them, but somewhat agree with Ted. I don't think they can use fabric softeners on them because of allergies of some? It is not a big complaint from me, however, as I love the robes! Love bamboo, but don't think it is very thirsty?

Edited May 7, 2014 by jhp

[Caroldoll]

I ruined a whole set of towels with it. It cuts WAY DOWN of their ability to be "thirsty". It is better to buy the sheets if you must.

[findacruise]

I rinse my towels in white vinegar. It takes out the accumulated soap deposits and makes them soft and absorbent. It is easy to use too much soap when washing towels; they don't need as much as regular clothes. Also don't load to tight. I had great luck with vinegar and never use fabric softener.

[gf]

How much vinegar do you put in the machine's rinse water?

[Travelcat2]

Here are some vinegar tips (I also use vinegar in some rinse cycles) http://www.vinegartips.com/Scripts/pageViewSec.asp?id=8

[RachelG]

I use the dryer sheets, not the kind that goes in the wash. Agree that liquid fabric softener really decrease the thirsty-ness of towels.

[TedC]

Here are some vinegar tips (I also use vinegar in some rinse cycles) http://www.vinegartips.com/Scripts/pageViewSec.asp?id=8

 

Can you recycle the vinegar water for non-fat salad dressing?

[AWED23]

Can you recycle the vinegar water for non-fat salad dressing?

:D About non-fat I am not real sure but it definately increases the fibre content......

[findacruise]

I use the dryer sheets, not the kind that goes in the wash. Agree that liquid fabric softener really decrease the thirsty-ness of towels.

 

Just remember to periodically wash your lint trap screen; the residue from the dryer sheet builds up on the screen and can reduce the effectiveness of the dryer.

[RachelG]

It gets cleaned frequently. One of mom's elderly friends burned to death in a fire caused by a blocked screen in her dryer.

[Travelcat2]

It gets cleaned frequently. One of mom's elderly friends burned to death in a fire caused by a blocked screen in her dryer.

 

How very sad! It is a good reminder for all of us:o

[TedC]

GOOD idea to clean filter half way though drying cycle - it will load dry faster, thus save energy and even your life!

Edited May 9, 2014 by TedC

[gf]

Good reminder to WASH dryer lint filter = clean after every load, but haven't WASHED it in a good while!

 

Thank you!!

[findacruise]

Good reminder to WASH dryer lint filter = clean after every load, but haven't WASHED it in a good while!

 

Thank you!!

 

You are welcome - and don't forget the rest of the lint collection - the hose from the dryer to outside ( and vent) needs it occasionally! Definitely can be a fire hazard.

[Hambagahle]

This (to me, Swiss) is a really weird conversation. How can you discuss the relative merits of towels and fabric softeners... this site is supposed to be about cruising! If a towel dries you - it is a towel. What more do you want?

[pingpong1]

"Bah, Humbug......Humbug, I tell you!" :mad:

[TedC]

Those of us who shower frequently while cruising towels are very close to us!

 

ALL others please set at another table, thank you.

Edited May 9, 2014 by TedC

[Hambagahle]

Those of us who shower frequently while cruising towels are very close to us!

 

ALL others please set at another table, thank you.

 

Would be glad to!! No problem, I have been known to take showers too...

 

The stewardess changes all the towels every day. What more do you need? and you can ask for more towels if you like (if taking a shower every hour means they can't dry, for example!!)

[grandmadarlene]

i loved the towels so much on our 2017 Regent Navigator Cruise up the Amazon, that I wrote down the name of the towel Mfr and contacted them after we got home.  Mfgr. will not deal with individuals only with corporations.  Undoubtedly, Regent etc. do big volumes with the Mfgr.  Sorry I threw out the information when we were unable to buy any.