Why Towels Get So Stiff When You Dry Them on the Line

Why Towels Get So Stiff When You Dry Them on the Line

(Inside Science) -- The stiff, crunchy feel of an air-dried cotton towel is caused by a small amount of residual water “gluing” the fibers together, new research shows. Even in the driest climates, cotton naturally retains water because its main component -- cellulose -- attracts water molecules. At 77 degrees Fahrenheit (25 C) and 60% relative humidity, about 8% of cotton’s weight is water.

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