How to pick the best beach towel

How to pick the best beach towel

You’ve probably heard the stories and maybe even experienced it for yourself. Sand that never vacuums out of the car, a musty smell that can only be associated with mildew, and a bland design that feels generic. It’s a day at the beach with a subpar towel that’s turning what should have been one of the best days of the year into a nightmare. That might be a little dramatic, but by the end of this article, you’ll know exactly how to avoid anything like that.

Microfiber beach towel fabric

What is the best material for a beach towel?

The material of your beach towel plays a crucial role in its performance and your enjoyment.

The most common towel types used at the beach also lead to a situation like the one mentioned above. That is your classic cotton towel. Sure, they’re soft, absorbent, and heck, they're great for using at home. BUT THEY’RE NOT GOOD FOR THE BEACH. Cotton takes forever to dry, making it heavy, damp, and prone to sand sticking.

This is where microfiber towels come in to save the day, but not all microfiber is created equal.

The best microfiber material for the beach should have the right thickness, weight, and sustainable manufacturing process. A thicker microfiber is preferred as it can still be compact while having enough weight to prevent it from blowing away in the gusty sea breeze. As for sustainability, microfiber is primarily made of plastics, which means that it is possible to manufacture them using recycled bottles. The material does not have small loops like those found in cotton terry cloth, which means that you can have a beach towel that is sand-free. A recycled beach towel with a waffle texture feels incredible against your skin.

Best beach towel size
What is the best beach towel size?

A beach towels size should be large enough to lie on comfortably but not so large that it's a pain to carry. It’s nice to have plenty of length for your body with your feet in the sand and enough width so you can set things like sunglasses, your phone, or other things you don’t want sitting in the sand. We believe the perfect beach towel sizing is about 62" x 34" inches. A towel this size provides ample coverage while still folding up compactly. 

Beach towel colors

What’s the best beach towel color?

Ultimately, color selection is a personal preference. However, there are a few things to consider when choosing colors. Darker colors draw in more heat, allowing them to dry more quickly, but a light-colored towel stays cooler if you're using it somewhere that’s absolutely scorching. Another thing to consider with a lighter color is that it will show dirt more easily. We usually design our towels with timeless earthy tones rather than neon colors that go in and out of style. 


Beach towel folded

Some other things that make a great beach towel?

A hanging loop is a nice feature. Of course, it makes finding places for hang drying towels easier, but it also helps keep them from blowing off the hook.

The design is also another important consideration. In our opinion, the design should not only make you feel good when you're using it but should also inspire you and spark conversations. A towel that features a unique design on each side gives you two different looks for the price of one towel.

Lastly, the warranty on the towel helps provide a good idea of the towel store’s confidence in the quality of their product. We provide a lifetime warranty on all our products.

 

Laek beach towel

Conclusion

Choosing the right beach towel can make your beach days more enjoyable and frequent. We understand this, and that’s why we design towels that tick all the boxes. Our microfiber towels are exceptionally soft, quick-drying, and durable, ensuring your comfort for years to come. The waffle texture of our towels is thick enough to withstand the sea breeze, yet lightweight for easy carrying. These sand-free beach towels are easily packable, and they come with a sturdy hanging loop that provides easy drying and extra room in your bag.

Explore new coastlines and leave sand in its place with a Laek beach towel.

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Comments

  • Not all beach towels are created equally, that is for sure! Not only is it fun to really have a nice looking towel, but that it has actual benefits other than looking cute in a beach bag is fabulous.

    Kim Henrichs on
  • This would be amazing to win for my upcoming SANDALS trip!

    KIMBERLEY MALACHOWSKI on
  • Need to make and promote inexpensive microbial towels and moisture wicking and fast drying. Functional for me please.

    Native on
  • headed south and to the beach this spring. NOthing makes the beach enjoyable but the right towel~

    kathy on
  • Environmentally friendly and informative. Bravo!

    Jon Rider on
  • I appreciate how much thought you put into this product. With 3 kids having towels that will dry quickly is a huge advantage. They are in and out of the water frequently and are always looking for a dry towel. These sound like a game changer. Can’t wait to get my hands on these towels.

    Jessica V. on
  • Thoughtful article. The beach towels I’ve seen are all terry cloth, so waffle texture sounds so much better. Am expecting that sand will dislodge with a couple easy shakes.

    Jackie on
  • Such great information! My favorite part of the article is that your towels can be made from plastic bottles. It’s a win for me to not have a bunch of saved everywhere AND a win for the environment!

    Becky Coyne on
  • Love this

    Vivienne Treharne on
  • Your company has really taken the time to make this the perfect beach towel , between determine the perfect material that resists sand,and mildew, dries quickly , to picking a perfect size but not too big and I love there’s a hanging loop also . I appreciate the amount of thought out into this , makes the only choice I got to worry about is choosing the color/print I like the best .

    Tara Rivera on

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