Zoe Malin contributed.
The best Turkish beach towels to keep you dry all summer long
These towels are easy and quick-drying for warm-weather adventures.
Turkish towels are perfect for situations where you need a highly absorbent but quick-drying option,” says Elissa Hall, lead designer and founder of EDH Interiors in Portland, Oregon. “They are also ideal for travel, as they fold up compactly and don’t take up much space in your luggage.” Experts have outlined three things to look for when you shop for Turkish beach towels.
With our experts’ guidance in mind, I rounded up a variety of Turkish beach towels for you to consider. Some were recommended by our experts, while others are highly rated.
“Coyuchi’s towels are luxurious and also sustainably made — aligning with my commitment to eco-friendly design,” says Hall. “The combination of craftsmanship, durability and aesthetic appeal makes this brand a standout.” These towels are made from 100% organic Turkish cotton and come in either a bath towel size or a larger beach towel size.
I keep this towel in a trunk, which has saved me numerous times. I’ve used it as a picnic blanket on impromptu trips to the park with my daughter, to dry off my dog after she’s jumped into puddles at the dog park and as a beach towel. The 100% Turkish cotton towel measures 39 inches by 78 inches long and is super soft. It’s available in five colors, including primrose yellow stripe and salt-washed pink stripe.
If you want the quick-drying benefits of Turkish cotton but the plush feel of a standard bath towel, consider this option from Parachute. “Their Turkish towels are crafted with high-quality Turkish cotton and they offer exceptional softness and absorbency,” says Hall. They come in a bath towel or bath sheet size, the latter of which is more roomy if you want to use it as a beach towel.
According to the brand, this towel is made from 100% Turkish cotton and is designed to be quick-drying and odor-resistant. It comes pre-washed, so you can use it immediately, and it’s machine-washable for easy clean-up. This towel is also available in two sizes — beach towel (38 inches by 71 inches) and beach blanket (82 inches by 82 inches). It has a 4.7-star average rating from 12,150 reviews on Amazon.
Made from 100% Turkish cotton, these towels are dyed with fade-resistant dye, so they maintain their vibrant color after they’re washed, according to the brand. They have a 4.6-star average rating from over 4,060 reviews on Amazon.
This oversized towel, which has a 4.5-star average rating from over 6,075 reviews on Amazon, measures 37 inches by 71 inches. In addition to quickly drying you off, this 100% Turkish cotton towel can be used as a sarong, picnic blanket or scarf. The towel is pre-washed so it can be used as soon as it arrives.
Consider the Sand Cloud Turkish Beach Towel if you’re looking for a fun design. According to the brand, this towel is also absorbent, quick-drying and sand-resistant. It has a 4.7-star average rating from over 830 reviews on Amazon and was featured on Shark Tank.
When shopping for towels, you’ll generally find three kinds of cotton: Turkish, Egyptian and Pima.
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Bethany Heitman is a contributor at NBC Select and a journalist who regularly covers beauty, home and lifestyle. For this story, she interviewed two textile experts.
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