Canningvale Wins Canstar’s 2026 Most Satisfied Customers Award – Bath Towels
Published: 30th Sep 2026
Last updated: 30th Sep 2026
Canningvale wins Canstar’s 2026 Award for Most Satisfied Customers - Bath Towels in Australia
There’s nothing like stepping out of a warm, steamy shower and wrapping yourself in a thick, cloud-soft towel that actually dries you off. It’s a simple everyday luxury, but getting it right makes all the difference to how you start and end your day.
That is why we are excited to share some incredible news: Canningvale has officially won the Canstar Blue 2026 Most Satisfied Customers Award for Bath Towels! This confirms what we’ve believed all along: our towels are some of the best towels in Australia.
Over 1,500 everyday Australians were surveyed by Canstar Blue, rating towel brands on what matters most: Value for Money, Softness, Absorbency, Durability, and Design. Thanks to your amazing support and feedback, Canningvale came out on top as one of the best rated towel brands in Australia.
Since our beginnings as a terry towel mill in Perth back in 1977, we’ve been dedicated to bringing five-star, spa-like indulgence to Australian homes. Winning this award is a huge honour, and a wonderful nod to the craftsmanship and care that goes into every single loop of our cotton.
What Makes These Australia's Best Rated Quality Towels?
Wondering what actually separates good quality bath towels from the rest? Canstar Blue voters pointed to the same things we obsess over in every range:
- Unbeatable softness: Crafted using high-grade, long-staple cotton fibres that stay fluffy wash after wash, not just out of the box.
- Genuine absorbency: Designed to dry your skin quickly and effectively without feeling soggy or heavy.
- Built for Australian life: Tested for colourfastness, minimal shedding, and long-term durability through repeated washing.
These are the three pillars we'd point to if someone asked us what makes the best quality towels in Australia; not marketing language, but the actual criteria that decide whether a towel earns its place in your bathroom for years, not months.
Find Your Award-Winning Match: The Canningvale Towel Collections
Whether you love a deep, velvety plushness or a fast-drying, textured weave, here is a look at the award-winning ranges Aussies are loving right now, and where each one fits if you're after high quality towels for a specific need.
1. Royal Splendour Towel Collection
Craving that five-star hotel feeling at home? Crafted from 100% combed cotton, Royal Splendour is our answer for anyone searching for the best luxury bath towels in Australia, providing exceptional absorbency, plush density, and a silky-soft touch.
Elevate your space by pairing it with Royal Splendour Moda, featuring a textured jacquard weave made for effortless mixing and matching. Royal Splendour is also available as a bath sheet for anyone after extra coverage and that oversized, wrap-yourself-up feel.
Our picks
2. Egyptian Royale Towel Collection
Looking for pure, unadulterated luxury? Woven from authentic long-staple Egyptian cotton, our Egyptian Royale range creates stronger, smoother loops that resist fraying wash after wash.
Rich, heavy, and exceptionally absorbent, this range consistently ranks among the best quality bath towels in Australia for households who want durability without sacrificing that signature spa-like softness.
Our picks
3. Alessia Cotton Bamboo Collection
Looking for an eco-friendly option that feels ultra-gentle on the skin? Crafted from a blend of premium cotton and bamboo, the Alessia range is naturally hypoallergenic, fast-drying, and silky-soft. Featuring a subtle horizontal rib design and a full terry reverse, it delivers the perfect balance of modern style and supreme daily absorbency, providing a high quality towel option for sensitive skin.
For those who love modern texture and fast-drying functionality, our Arco and Fresco collections are a must-see. Featuring contemporary ribbed and textured weaves, these towels increase surface area for rapid drying while adding visual depth and tactile luxury to your bathroom setup.
Our picks
Best Bath Towels vs Best Bath Sheets: Which Should You Choose?
If you're weighing up the best rated bath sheets in Australia against a standard bath towel, it comes down to coverage and use.
- A bath towel (generally around 70cm x 140cm) is the everyday standard; it’s practical, quick-drying, and easy to store.
- A bath sheet is larger (often 90cm x 170cm or more), giving you the full-wrap, hotel-style experience Royal Splendour is known for.
Most Canningvale collections are available in both sizes, so you can mix and match depending on whether you want everyday practicality or that indulgent, spa-at-home feel.
Thank You from the Canningvale Family!
To everyone who has welcomed our towels into their homes, bathrooms, and guest rooms over the decades - thank you! Being recognised as one of the best quality towel brands in Australia by the people who actually use our towels every day means more to us than any other accolade.
Ready to discover what makes our towels Australia’s top choice? Discover our full range here.
FAQs
What makes Canningvale’s towels some of the best bath towels in Australia?
Canningvale won Canstar Blue's 2026 Most Satisfied Customers Award for Bath Towels, based on a survey of over 1,500 Australians rating brands on value for money, softness, absorbency, durability, and design. That combination of independent customer validation and decades of manufacturing experience (since 1977) is what sets our range apart.
Which towel collection is best for gifting or a luxury bathroom upgrade?
Royal Splendour and Egyptian Royale are Canningvale's top picks for a luxury bathroom refresh or a gift, thanks to their plush density, hotel-quality feel, and status as some of the best luxury towels in Australia. Both are available in bath towel and bath sheet sizes.
What should I look for in good quality bath towels?
The key markers are fibre quality (long-staple cotton stays soft and resists pilling), weave density (affects absorbency and weight), and finishing (colourfastness and shedding resistance). These are the same criteria Canstar Blue surveyed customers on when rating Australia's towel brands.
How do I keep my towels soft and absorbent for longer?
Long-staple cotton fibres, like those used in Egyptian Royale and Royal Splendour, are more resistant to pilling and fraying, which helps towels stay soft over repeated washes. Avoiding fabric softener (which coats fibres and reduces absorbency) and washing in warm rather than hot water also helps maintain both softness and absorbency long-term.
Which Canningvale towels dry the fastest?
The Arco and Fresco collections use contemporary ribbed and textured weaves that increase surface area, helping them dry faster than standard flat-weave towels while still adding tactile texture to the bathroom.
What is the difference between Royal Splendour and Egyptian Royale?
Royal Splendour is made from 100% combed cotton and offers plush density with a silky touch, ideal for a five-star hotel feel. Egyptian Royale uses authentic long-staple Egyptian cotton, producing stronger, smoother loops that resist fraying and deliver superior long-term durability. Choose Royal Splendour for everyday indulgence, or Egyptian Royale if durability and fibre quality are the priority.
Are bamboo-cotton towels as absorbent as pure cotton towels?
Yes. Canningvale's Alessia Cotton Bamboo range combines premium cotton with bamboo fibres and a full terry reverse, delivering strong daily absorbency while also being naturally hypoallergenic and fast-drying; a good option for sensitive skin.