Here’s where most of us go wrong: we crank the dryer to high heat because we want them dry yesterday. But high heat beats the fibers into submission, leaving them flat and brittle. Instead, dry on low or medium heat, and toss in a couple of clean tennis balls or wool dryer balls. They bounce around and physically fluff the fibers apart—like a tiny pillow fight inside your machine! Remove towels while they’re still slightly damp and let them air-dry the rest of the way for maximum loft.
What Makes Towels Soft And Fluffy at Ruby Hereford blog
Shake It Out (Literally)
Before you toss them in the dryer, give each towel a vigorous shake in the air. This separates the fibers and introduces air pockets, which is the secret to that puffy, bakery-fresh texture. It sounds silly, but it works. I do it while humming a happy tune—you might get weird looks from your cat, but your skin will thank you.
