The only waffle weave bath towels widely available in the U.S. currently are manufactured in Europe, and are more expensive than American-made towels.
Though by no means cheap, European waffle weave towels actually cost less than the high-end plush terry towels favored by many American consumers.
Whether Legna or waffle weave, thinner towels have a svelte look and lack the visual bulk of plush terry.
Japanese towel makers have developed the technology to make less expensive, functional waffle weave bath towels.