In deep winter, a blanket-like terry towel does have a sure attraction, however when polling our group of editors, we found that almost all of us—if not all—choose a light-weight cotton towel for summer time climate. Absorbency is paramount (fuzzy towels are sometimes much less absorbent, it seems). Fast-drying properties are additionally helpful, each for hanging after the tub and for simple washing. Bonus? Some double as seashore towels.
Above: From Fan: “I personally am involved in making an attempt out a skinny waffle towel for the tub. I’ve waffle-knit kitchen towels that I like, and I’m curious how they might be as bathtub towels.” Her decide is the Supima Waffle Tub Towel from Onsen; $59 every. Above: From Margot: “Do I dare admit that I personally truly choose the nubbly outdated skinny cotton towels synonymous with hospitals and low-cost motels? They’re far more absorbent than teddy bear-like plush towels and I just like the exfoliating really feel. After we had been researching The Low Influence House I used to be informed that cotton used to have a unique staple that made it extra absorbent—which maybe explains why I additionally choose classic cotton towels.” Her new decide? The Flax Line Natural Towels are made in Imabari, Japan in gauze cotton for unparalleled softness that can be absorbent; $78 for the compact bathtub towel at Rikumo. Above: Alexa’s prime decide is Frama’s Mild Towel, a cotton-linen mix in Bone White, Pale Yellow (proven), Sage Inexperienced, and Burnt Orange (for the daring). “I first got here throughout the towels hanging in all totally different sizes on the Frama Copenhagen retailer. They’re comfortable (however not too comfortable) and dry shortly on the peg. And I type of just like the military-issue-like tag seen on the entrance of the towel.” $85 for the tub towel. Above: Francesca likes the light-weight, outsized Striped Hand Towels from Blanche + Mimi ($30). For a shower towel, her decide is the natural Turkish terry towels from Hammam Stylish weighing 480 GSM (grams per sq. meter); $75. Above: From Annie: “There’s nothing worse than a luxurious towel that doesn’t do its job—to me, anyhow. I appreciated a set from Ikea a number of years again that exceeded expectations: they had been light-weight however sturdy, a bit of tough, quick-drying, and so they had a dangling loop. The present Vågsjön Tub Towels appear most related. In white, clearly, for simple washing—and at a value that enables for guilt-free changing when wanted.”
