Any suggestions on how to soften up rough feeling bath towels?

Any suggestions on how to soften up rough feeling bath towels?
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Fabric softner would be my suggestion, but I see you have already tried that. If you do buy new towels keep in mind very soft, plush towels tend to not absorb water well. Somewhere in the middle is the ideal in my opinion.
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