Hey everyone, I'm looking to purchase some fabric to make my own towels at home. I was wondering if cotton fabric is a good option for making towels? I'm new to sewing and haven't worked much with fabrics before. I want to make sure that the towels I make are soft, absorbent, and durable. Can anyone share their experience with using cotton fabric for making towels? Would you recommend any particular type of cotton fabric for this purpose? Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Yes, cotton fabric is a great option for making towels. As a matter of fact, most commercially produced towels are made of cotton. The fabric is known for its absorbency, which makes it great for toweling.
When choosing cotton fabric for making towels, you should consider going for a heavyweight or medium-weight cotton fabric. These types of fabrics provide great absorbency and last longer. However, it is important to note that not all cotton fabric is suitable for making towels.
For instance, if the fabric is too lightweight or not looped, it wouldn't be able to absorb water properly, and it would end up feeling rough when you use it on your skin.
In my experience, I have found that cotton terry fabric works best for making towels. The looped texture of the fabric makes it highly absorbent, and it feels soft on the skin. You can also consider getting organic cotton fabric, which is soft and highly absorbent, without any traces of chemicals.
Ultimately, I would advise that you choose a high-quality cotton fabric to get the best deal. A good quality cotton fabric would be highly absorbent and long-lasting, and it would give you value for your money.