Why do towels that were completely soaked get crispy when they dry, when towels that were only damp don’t?

Question

Why do towels that were completely soaked get crispy when they dry, when towels that were only damp don’t?

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Answer 1

When it’s soaked all of the fibers of the towel stick together due to how water molecules work.

When the towel dries, those fibers that were stuck together due to the water remain tangled up and matted.