Bath towels are not that expensive, but what's "expensive" is relative. The point is, we don't have a favorite bath towel brand name. We search thru stores to see who has the better price. This is not answering your question, i know, but this is what we do

Take a look at renaissance by Christy
A few places carry them, here's a link to The Company Store

http://www.thecompanystore.com/renaissance-by-christie-egyptian-cotton-towels/vh77-ps.html