Shi Gelian, director of the textile room of the Taiyuan Quality Inspection Institute, said that softeners are often used in the finishing process of textiles to increase the suppleness. Excessive softeners can damage the water absorption of the towel and even cause some damage to the skin. It is not possible to judge whether there is a softener in the towel by hand touch. It is not the softer and fluffy towel, the better the quality. Shi Gelian said that the choice of qualified towels can be judged directly from the price point, in addition to check the density of the towel and check whether it fades. In general, lighter-colored cotton towels are often dyed with direct dyes, but such towels tend to fade. The deep-colored chemical fiber towels are indirectly dyed, and such towels are relatively insensitive to fading. Because the cost of dyes is high and low, some unqualified towels are processed with inferior dyes, which causes the pH of the towel to exceed the standard. In severe cases, it will also cause hidden dangers to human health. She advises consumers to choose cotton materials with lighter color and high textile density when purchasing towels. Soak new towels in boiling water for a while before use. This will not only reduce the damage caused by adding softeners, but also test towels. Whether it fades.