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Recommend a quick dry towel

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dizzzzzy · 05/04/2021 20:07

I’m looking for quick dry towels available in small and medium sizes. Preferably something very thin that will dry in a few minutes over the shower rail when wrung out. I have one great thin towel but the company’s gone and the material was a proprietary mix I think. I got a towel about two years ago again but it was thicker and much longer drying. Can anyone recommend anything?

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Janek · 05/04/2021 20:11

A hammam towel? Sometimes called peshtemel. Available from eBay, originally from Turkey. We use them on the beach.

dizzzzzy · 06/04/2021 14:11

@Janek Thanks!

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littlemissminor · 06/04/2021 14:18

Dock & Bay do some great quick dry towels

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TheThermalStair · 06/04/2021 14:21

If it's for taking swimming for example rather than everyday use, I saw a great tip years ago to use a "sarong" or any large soft cotton opaque thing along the same lines. Way better than the camping shop style quick drying towels which smell like hell if not dried right out.

LadyofMisrule · 07/04/2021 12:09

I use a large piece of muslin, rather than a specific towel. Folds up really small, and encompasses a chubby body. Dries quite quickly, and doesn't feel unpleasant. I took mine interrailing, and was much better than a microfibre towel.

aibutohavethisusername · 07/04/2021 17:13

I use Dock & Bay.

yoshiblue · 07/04/2021 19:39

These Decathlon ones are super quick dry - you want the smooth microfibre type

Decathlon pool towels

Or these do these 100% cotton ones Fouta towel

emmathedilemma · 07/04/2021 19:50

The decathlon microfibre towels are great, particularly for swimming, gym and travel as they pack so small too. The large one is huge!

FitYeDaeinYeMadRadge · 07/04/2021 21:33

Trakke travel towel. Handmade in Scotland.

Dries me and the dog after a dook and dries itself very quickly too. One of my favourite bits of walking kit. It doesn’t get smelly. It’s a bit of an investment but worth every penny imo, it’ll last for years.

Mrsmchammer · 07/04/2021 23:59

You'll need to wait for the shops to open but Primark do those sports microfibre towels. Best one i ever bought was about 4quid, years old now and still excellent. I subsequently bought a smaller one for the dog. Washes well. Doesn't stink.

dizzzzzy · 14/04/2021 23:07

Thanks for the suggestions everyone!

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JackieTheFart · 14/04/2021 23:10

Second the Decathlon ones - really excellent, roll up small as well.

25yearsnhsworker · 14/04/2021 23:16

www.marksandspencer.com/plush-quick-dry-cotton-mix-towel/p/hbp60460518

I love these

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