For many years I have puzzled over something that bugs me.  This has happened for as long as I've been doing laundry with 'modern' machines (used to have far more primitive household equipment when I was younger!),   There doesn't seem to be any significant differences between my machines and those of other family and friends - just the basic washer and dryer.  Oh yes, they have been replaced without fixing my problem.

My problem?  Why do the towels shred along the edges so that there are loose threads hanging out?  Is there a solution to this problem that makes the towels look decrepit and ready for repurposing  long before they get worn?