Cotton linen hand and bath terry towel set, made in PortugalThese hand and bath towels contain linen. What is the advantage of linen in a terry towel? Linen is a durable and strong fabric and it becomes even stronger when it is wet. It will, therefore, last longer than cotton terry towels. Linen also absorbs liquid faster and dries quicker than cotton. It is antimicrobial and will not retain odours. If you have never tried a cotton linen terry towel, we say give it a try and you might never want to go back!