What makes a perfect beach towel?

1)   Is it absorbent?

Functionality is very important when you are buying a new beach towel. When you are at the beach, you need a towel which will quickly dry you. 100% cotton material is ideal to absorb water.

2)   Is it compact?

Chances are the beach is not going to be at your doorstep. You will need to travel and carry with you quite a lot of beach gear with you. What you don’t want is a towel which is heavy and take too much space in your bag or suitcase. You need a compact and light-weight towel to accompany you on your beach holiday.

3)   Does it dry quickly?

You might stay at the beach all day or you might go for just a quick dip. Regardless of the length of your stay at the beach, you would want your beach towel to quickly dry off that seawater so that you don’t carry around a wet towel with you. It is also important that it is dry by the time you use it again.

4)   Is the size enough for you?

You must consider how you are going to use your towel and think of the ideal size. You will probably use it as a blanket at the beach and other places as well as using it to dry yourself. Ideal size for a beach towel is 180x100cm.

5)   Do you like the colour and style?

We talked a lot about the functional benefits but you also need to make sure you are happy with the colours and style. Every summer you shop around for ideal beach clothes and you would want your towel to be in accord with them. When you are buying, make sure you look at different colour options that suit you the best. 

Luf Handmade Turkish towels are great as they tick all the boxes!