Submitted by sceaga_genesis t3_zzwrzu in BuyItForLife
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undisputed_truth t1_j2e222e wrote
Poor kid, probably feels like a Brillo pad
FractionalTotality t1_j2e3anj wrote
It wasn't until after college when I bought my own towels that I realized they could be soft.
sceaga_genesis OP t1_j2e3kka wrote
You would think, but that’s why I posted here. It is so soft.
sceaga_genesis OP t1_j2e3t0z wrote
I apologize for the poor lighting, I promise the towel is still white!
VelobsterRaptor t1_j2e4788 wrote
Wow, this brings me back. Thanks for posting.
elevatormusicjams t1_j2e4xgh wrote
Same! They're still at my parents' house!
Berzrker t1_j2e4yb7 wrote
We have a sheet set unopened somewhere in my house
dillrepair t1_j2e5gtf wrote
I have a bunch of different size “martex” 100% cotton towels I got from my grandparents when they were both gone that I still use, I know for a fact they had them in Florida 25 years ago, and I’ve used them for at least 5 of those years, I’m actually probably underestimating. Still soft, don’t use dryer sheets much Or other kinds of fabric softener ever.
Fryceratops t1_j2e696g wrote
That depends on whether or not you use fabric softeners.
Largefarva75 t1_j2e6cmc wrote
I did too!
BloodyRightNostril t1_j2e7oxf wrote
Same! Oh wow, this takes me back almost 40 years.
crazyinRI t1_j2e8p5g wrote
All the feels. A family member lost this one on me in 1995.
sara_or_stevie t1_j2e9gxh wrote
Me too and I still have it 🤩🤩
Beat_the_Deadites t1_j2eajja wrote
'lost' = 'used'?
As in, your brother made a rat-tail out of it and snapped you with it, leading to tears, a fight, and both of you getting in trouble?
'cause that's how it happened with me and my brothers.
projectsquared t1_j2eao6r wrote
Came here to say exactly this and find several like me. Hello, 80's friends!
crazyinRI t1_j2eb94n wrote
I wish…. “Left at the beach” after being borrowed.
lily_hunts t1_j2ec4h0 wrote
Oh man... Reminds me of the yellow faux crocodile patent leather shoes I had as a kid that both me and my parents absolutely ADORED. My parents handed all my clothes down to my younger cousin. They aren't big on keepsakes whatsoever, but they insisted that my SIL give the shoes back once my cousin grew out of them. Long story short, my cousin never even wore them and they got lost in the hand-me-down cue and were never seen again.
lunchpadmcfat t1_j2edr3g wrote
Yeah me too! Waves of memories washed back over me
dudedisguisedasadude t1_j2eh2ov wrote
Yup still got em.
greenFuzzyTesla t1_j2eisvj wrote
I still have mine from the 80’s!!! It’s a bit more ragged as it’s been used continuously but so soft and indestructible apparently.
phaschmi t1_j2ejvsn wrote
Me too! What year were you all born? 84 here
MonstahButtonz t1_j2elnzq wrote
87, definitely similar timeline
MonstahButtonz t1_j2elrhc wrote
Ahh I'm jealous!
Aggravating-Pirate93 t1_j2emao2 wrote
Ahhhhh! I have a hand towel in our kids’ bathroom with this same design, saved from when I was a kid! 💜
metalbuckettt t1_j2emm6j wrote
My brothers had this in a comforter! I remember it being ultra soft!
Nick08f1 t1_j2en0lm wrote
No-Vermicelli3787 t1_j2enouf wrote
My 39y son still using a similar Merimekko towel from his childhood with his daughters.
Jermcutsiron t1_j2eoh3h wrote
Holy schnikes! I had that towel as a kid! I have zero clue what ever happened to it.
Jermcutsiron t1_j2eoiph wrote
effective_frame t1_j2eot5i wrote
Have a Marimekko couch cushion, 12 years old and counting. Only minor fraying on the corners, pillow itself and case are still A-OK. Squash the hell out of it daily.
Sirerdrick64 t1_j2eq273 wrote
80s kid checking in.
We finally ditched our old ET bunk bed sets.
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Quirky-Chicken t1_j2erfst wrote
ob_viously t1_j2ews41 wrote
Awww I have a vintage marimekko bubble romper for my son, love it (Edit spelling)
Ladyhappy t1_j2ex7i9 wrote
I had the cloud wallpaper as a child and my sister had the rainbows. Wish I still had it tbh
kadeve t1_j2ey1ci wrote
My grandma threw away an amazing blanket that was in the family for 40+ years. I am still sad about it
Griffur t1_j2ez591 wrote
86 and had these
botanicalbk t1_j2f1ibx wrote
I'm 45 and that towel is still around
fleurgirl123 t1_j2f2le2 wrote
Yup. Bro had this set ❤️
BrianOconneR34 t1_j2f2s9y wrote
Had sheet set as a kid. I still draw these cars daily.
rellimnad t1_j2f3dbm wrote
Oh, man. We had placemats with these vehicles when I was little. I just had great flashbacks to pressing my fork gently into the surface then watching the indentations disappear.
gr8daynenyg t1_j2f4sq1 wrote
Omg me too there are literally dozens of us!
Dikhoofd t1_j2f6vmm wrote
Had it as a wallpaper
AnalogFeelGood t1_j2f7vet wrote
OMG You just brought me back to 1990! I had the bedsheets & pillow covers :D
rubinass3 t1_j2f873z wrote
Wow. I haven't seen this for a million years.
Flossthief t1_j2faem1 wrote
This picture opened memories I didn't know I had
ShouldveGotARealtor t1_j2fctkv wrote
I forgot these existed! Thanks for the trip down memory lane!
Mental_clef t1_j2fd3g6 wrote
I used to have that blanket! You just brought back some memories.
revtor t1_j2fd3wi wrote
Had that as bedsheets in like 1980!
ARMill95 t1_j2fevxz wrote
I’ve still got the original roadway carpet from back when I was a kid. My brothers kids use it now
fatrat-z t1_j2ffbd2 wrote
My favorite blanket was THIS print. Thanks for the memory and new Lock Screen
Green_Option3229 t1_j2fidor wrote
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Kairenne t1_j2fj4ex wrote
I had the sheets for my son who is 41 now. Didn’t know there were towels.
foxbones t1_j2fk8vk wrote
Yeah seeing this hit me like a truck.
Plus1ForkOfEating t1_j2fl28q wrote
I had the same sheets!! Curtains, too, iirc.
Plus1ForkOfEating t1_j2fl3zm wrote
theothermattm t1_j2fl4ra wrote
core memory unlocked.
Shhh_NotADr t1_j2flq82 wrote
I’m impressed. I don’t use fabric softener, use vinegar, make sure I’m not drenched after showering then using the towel, and hang towels dry after getting out of the shower too and after a couple years they still smell like mold. How did your towel last?
BrokenforD t1_j2flzrw wrote
I have one left from when I was kid. My kids use it.
sfsellin t1_j2fnks4 wrote
I had that!!
eddiewachowski t1_j2focon wrote
Same here! Memory unlocked!
nobody65535 t1_j2frjuk wrote
Your link is broken... in the meantime, https://imgur.com/pTht3Me
Planejet42 t1_j2fsdpj wrote
Thank you. Stupid mobile.
thatgirlinny t1_j2fuh4a wrote
My brother had the bedspread! Happy memories!
I still have a crazy Marimekko 3-ring binder my mother gave me, in a pattern I’ve never seen. It holds family recipes, and I’m so grateful for it!
5thape t1_j2fwfm4 wrote
Me too though they’ve all been lost to time.
GenderThrowaway1312 t1_j2fx13q wrote
82, had button down shirts that were similar. I still like button down shirts and wish I could wear a pattern like this. 😅
MonstahButtonz t1_j2e13kl wrote
Ahh!!! I used to have the bedsheets and pillow case of this!!!
Thanks for the memories ☺