We’ve tested dozens of towels for Wirecutter, and though many will do a good job of drying you off, none of them have inspired as much love and devotion as the Frontgate Resort Cotton Towel.

Topping my list is the Frontgate Resort Towel, a large and cushy, but still breathable, towel that comes in a cornucopia of colors and iterations. It's woven of long-staple Turkish cotton and was ...