Quince Turkish Waffle Bath Towels vs. Brooklinen Waffle Bath Towels

2/4/2021

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At the start of 2021 I set out to replace my white cotton bath towels. Our previous towels have been used daily and washed weekly for several years. Even after they are washed, they just don’t feel like they used to. A little stiff, a lot less bright white. I’ve tried the vinegar tricks and whatnot suggested online, but finally my husband said “I think they’re just old and need replaced!” lol So that has been my mission.

I want something that is timeless, fresh, and made from natural fibers. One issue is that we have a small, poorly ventilated bathroom. In other words, anything too fluffy doesn’t dry completely before the next use. Bearing this in mind, I’ve decided to try waffle weave Turkish cotton towels.

The idea is that the lightweight, waffle weave towels are both highly absorbent and fast drying which sounds up my street. I ordered from two different brands for the first time - Brooklinen and Quince - so I can do a side-by-side comparison of their waffle weave Turkish cotton waffle weave bath towels.

Brooklinen & Quince Waffle Towel Comparison

What I Ordered:

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Quince - Organic Turkish Waffle Towel Bundle - $69.90 - $10 friend discount = $59.90
The bundle includes 2 bath towels and 2 hand towels.

Brooklinen - All of their bundles included floor mats, but I didn’t like the color options (please add black!)
So I made my own bundle:
2 Waffle bath towels, 2 waffle hand towels, and 2 waffle wash clothes - $100 - $25 refer a friend discount = $75

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Shipping & Delivery

Quince - Free Shipping • Ordered 1/8/21 • Shipped 1/13/21 • Delivered 1/20/21
Brooklinen - Free Shipping • Ordered 1/8/21 • Shipped 1/10/21 • Delivered 1/15/21

The Brooklinen order arrived in a sturdy cardboard box with a handle. The towels inside were wrapped in plastic. They also included a very nice canvas tote!

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The Quince order came in a plastic DHL mailer.

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Review Quince Organic Turkish Cotton Waffle Towels

The Quince Organic Turkish Cotton Waffle Towels are slightly smaller than the Brooklinen Towels. The Quince Waffle Towels, I would say are a little more light and springy. The finishings are nice! Quite pleased!

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Review Brooklinen Turkish Cotton Waffle Bath Towels

As indicated above, the Brooklinen waffle bath towels are slightly larger in dimension than the Quince waffle towels. The Brooklinen towels are also a bit more substantial. They are also excellent quality. I was surprised, though, to see a number of threads poking out of most of the towels. Upon initial inspection, they don't seem to be loose/ I don't anticipating them affecting the integrity and durability of the towels. Nevertheless, I was surprised to see this. I need to trim them! The Brooklinen towels are OEKO-TEX certified which is great.

Tip: I do recommend paying close attention to the care instructions. I accidentally dried them a little too warm (see my initial impressions here) and I think that caused puckering on the bottom edge as seen in the pics below.

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Review Brooklinen Turkish Cotton Waffle Bath Towels

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Comparison Quince Waffle Towel vs Brooklinen Waffle Towel

The Brooklinen Trim is on the top/in the foreground in these two pictures and the Quince trim is in the background/ on the bottom. So you can compare the subtle design elements of the two.

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Comparison Quince Waffle Towel vs Brooklinen Waffle Towel

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The Brooklinen washcloth is on the right in the first photo and on top in the second photo. Can you tell it is more dense than the Quince towel? It's not easy to capture in photos.

Overall I am really happy with both sets so far, but it's early days at just around 2 weeks of use and 2 washes. I think my husband may prefer the Brooklinen set, and while I kind of think that one will last longer and may be of higher quality in a lot of ways (even despite the loose threads), I may actually prefer the Quince set as I enjoy the springiness and I feel that the less dense waffle wave makes them more soft which I enjoy. I look forward to seeing how they both hold up over time and if those preferences shift. Ultimately, I don't think you can go wrong with either set. Let me know if you try them!

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