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Trade-offs everywhere."}],"fabric_softener_absorbency_loss":[{"url":"https://cleangearguide.com/what-do-not-use-fabric-softener-really-means-and-its-impact-on-absorbency-and-odor/","quote":"After only 3–5 washes, testers measured up to 50% less absorbency, especially in premium, high-loop towels."}],"drying_temperature_loop_integrity":[{"url":"https://matteola.com/blogs/resources/how-to-care-for-100-cotton-towels-so-they-last-for-years","quote":"Shaking excess water out of your towels before putting them in the dryer will help fluff the terry loops and keep them absorbent."}],"oxygen_bleach_for_white_maintenance":[{"url":"https://cleaningscience.world/fabric-care/washing-linens-towels","quote":"Oxygen bleach whitens sheets and towels without weakening fabric, unlike chlorine bleach which can cause yellowing and holes."}],"capillary_action_27x_water_retention":[{"url":"https://purafabric.com/terry-cloth-the-ultimate-guide-to-this-absorbent-and-versatile-fabric/","quote":"When moisture hits, capillary action pulls water into the loop bundles."}]},"entry_sources":{"wool_dryer_balls_for_loft":["https://matteola.com/blogs/resources/how-to-care-for-100-cotton-towels-so-they-last-for-years"],"first_wash_silicone_removal":["https://matteola.com/blogs/resources/how-to-care-for-100-cotton-towels-so-they-last-for-years"],"loop_height_absorbency_speed":["https://purafabric.com/terry-cloth-the-ultimate-guide-to-this-absorbent-and-versatile-fabric/"],"fabric_softener_absorbency_loss":["https://cleangearguide.com/what-do-not-use-fabric-softener-really-means-and-its-impact-on-absorbency-and-odor/"],"drying_temperature_loop_integrity":["https://matteola.com/blogs/resources/how-to-care-for-100-cotton-towels-so-they-last-for-years"],"oxygen_bleach_for_white_maintenance":["https://cleaningscience.world/fabric-care/washing-linens-towels"],"capillary_action_27x_water_retention":["https://purafabric.com/terry-cloth-the-ultimate-guide-to-this-absorbent-and-versatile-fabric/"]}}}},"handle":"teddy-bear-print-terry-bathrobe-21965-2640396","storefront_path":"/en/women-underwear/robes-bathrobes/teddy-bear-print-terry-bathrobe--21965-2640396","storefront_url":"https://ai.simons.ca/en/women-underwear/robes-bathrobes/teddy-bear-print-terry-bathrobe--21965-2640396"}}