Is Turkish cotton actually better for a bathrobe?

Across the reviewers we read, Turkish cotton's long staple fibers are credited with two practical advantages: higher absorbency right after a shower and a tendency to get softer with washing rather than pilling. Specialist-subreddit consensus on r/BuyItForLife is that Turkish or organic cotton terry robes outlast plush polyester, though they take longer to dry and feel heavier on the body.