The old microfiber towel is torn and so it's time to replace it.

I don't know whether it's true but I'm feeling that the old towel is losing its oil absorbing ability.
So I would like to ask if a microfiber towel would "die out" like a ball coverstock does over time. I regularly (like once a couple of weeks) throw the towel into the washing machine. Is it the correct way to clean it?

Another question is: is there any brand of microfiber towel that is better than the others?

Thanks in advance.

Thanks azguy.

So after every set, when you need to do some ball cleaning before you leave the alleys, do you use a microfiber towel or just a simple towel to go with the ball cleaner?

I usually use a regular plain towel + Clean n' Dull to do the ball cleaning. Just curious if it's better to use a microfiber towel. If yes, I think I'll buy two microfiber ones, one for wiping off the oil after every shot, and one for the ball cleaning.

Thanks again.

For most cleaning and polishing I use paper towels.  I do use a terry cloth towel for the final polishing.  You can get microfiber towels in WalMart's automotive department.  They are just as good as any others and a lot less expensive.  Usually they're in bundles of five for about $1 per towel.  --  JohnP