Jolie Kerr

“Fabric softening sheets go into the dryer, and are a much better choice than liquid softeners as they won’t cause any sort of damage or buildup to the machines. They do, however, leave a coating on anything they’ve been dried with (as does liquid softener, but to a lesser extent), which is not ideal for many fabrics, including and most especially towels. Never, ever, ever use a fabric softener with your towels. The coating it leaves behind will render the towels less absorbent. And that’s a bad quality in a towel! So no more fabric softener with your towels. Also with your gym clothes, leggings, tights—anything with a stretchy quality. They don’t love fabric softeners. Before you become too despondent because I’ve taken away your precious fabric softeners, I have two alternatives to offer you.”
― Jolie Kerr, My Boyfriend Barfed in My Handbag . . . and Other Things You Can't Ask Martha