How do you make new cotton bath towels more absorbant?

Question

Every time we purchas new cotton towels, they seem to repel water instead of absorbing it. After many times through the washer they start working properly. HELP

Answer 1

Use
Silicone Elastomer Emulsion

Chemical typeModified cross linking polysiloxanes

Special PropertiesCITISOFT S M Hgives a soft and smooth handle
provides perfect elasticity to the fabric resulting in an excellent
dimensional stability. The wrinkle recovery is increased. Because
of the cross linking CITISOFT S M H provide a high degree of
resistance of these effect to washing and dry cleaning.

CITISOFT S M Himprove the sew ability.
CITISOFT S M His resistant to sublimation and
shows a very low tendency even at high drying temperatures.

CompatibilityCITISOFT S M His compatible with cationic and
nonionic products. Preliminary trials are necessary.

StabilityCITISOFT S M His resistant to acids, electrolytes
and water hardness. It is not resistant to alkali. Residual alkali on
the material or alkaline plant water may cause premature
cross linking of the active ingredient.

The usage of CITISOFT SMH may impair the crocking fastness of
dyeing with disperse dyestuffs in particulars if the finishing is
followed b a thermo fixation process.

Mode of actionCITISOFT S M Hforms while drying by three -
dimensional cross-linking a soft and elastic film on the fiber effecting
a comfort ability smooth and elastic handle. The sew ability of the
fabric is greatly improve the smoothness.

ScoopCITISOFT S M His suitable for natural as well as
synthetic fibers. Prefer ability it is good in padding method but the
effect can be also obtained Exhaustion process
Excellent soft handle on all fibers, especially on PAN.
Cotton, woven and knitted products by exhaust method and padding.
excellent results of softness & absorbency for terry Towels & hosiery.
in the wet finishing of textile of any fiber prone to crease, wrinkling,
crows feel and chafe marking
Soluble in water. Preliminary trials are necessary.

Answer 2

Do NOT use fabric softners, they create a barrier and keep the towel from absorbing the maximum.

Answer 3

Ifeel you should let the new towels stand in water overnight to remove all traces of starch, chemicals and dyes. This should help.

Answer 4

When you buy them and wash the first time, put a little vinegar in the rinse cycle---No fabric softener.Then just dry on hot heat til dry..HAPPY 2007.........

Answer 5

don't use any fabric softener on them, use hot water, and color safe bleach along with the detergent or regular bleach if they are white.