Beach towel: 13 models that we have touched with our hands to have for the summer

What’s the thing that can’t be missing from your summer vacation kit? Probably the Beach towel. An indispensable accessory both for drying off after a dip or for lying down on the sand, and for resting on a green lawn after a long walk – why not – even in the mountains (yes, it’s called a “beach towel” all the same!). However, it is undeniable that i Beach towels are absolute protagonists in the summer.

It is not a banal towel: it can be combined with a bathing suit, a cover-up or a straw bag.

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Not all beach towels however, they are the same: the fabrics change, their weight, dimensions and even resistance, because nothing like them is subjected to wear, sun rays and salt.

Which one to choose then? It’s all up to you and your habitsthe. Better a light towel just to cover the bed where you will spend hours and hours in the sun or better a terry cloth, soft and welcoming, but which once wet could take hours to dry? There are so many proposals, also considering the more aesthetic variations, such as color and patterns.

Whatever the chosen destination for summer 2023, here are the best beach towels to accompany you during the hot season.

Sweet Needle

A great classic that never gets boring is the sponge. Soft to the touch and super absorbent (therefore also suitable for the swimming pool), this towel is enriched by a white and peacock blue striped pattern. To keep the fabric pleasant to the touch and the colors vivid, it is advisable to wash it at 40°C, however avoiding the use of fabric softener.

Material: Cotton
Dimension: 152 x 76cm

LeStoff

Do you want color? LeStoff offers a Turkish towel, perfect for the sea, available in many color versions. From blue to turquoise to fuchsia via violet. Those looking for a model in version small can opt for the 50×100 cm one.

Material: cotton
Dimension: 180x95cm

Vogue Collection

Sustainably and fairly made in Portugal, this blue beach towel (ideal for those who love the sea) is enriched by tone-on-tone stripes and a maxi logo on the surface.

Material: Organic cotton in conversion
Dimension: 90 x 180cm

Saint Barth

This beach towel, inspired by the Yemeni fouta, is a space-saving version for those looking for an accessory to place on deckchairs and sunbeds on the beach. An increasingly popular solution thanks to the very short drying times.

Material: cotton
Dimension: 110 x 200cm

Coincasa

To dive into the blue of the sea, thanks to the fish printed on this beach towel. Soft to the touch, it is one of the smallest on the market. Excellent, therefore, to also put in hand luggage.

Material: velor cotton terry
Dimension: 170X90cm

Dalfilo

Drying yourself in this beach towel means being pampered in a sweet embrace. Perfect for those who want a personalized product, thanks to the possibility of embroidering a name or phrase. Extra fastness also of the color which is not made in digital printing, but the colored threads are preliminarily dyed to then be worked in Jacquard.

Material: 100x180cm
Dimension: OEKO-TEX certified pure cotton

Zadar

The print that characterizes it makes this beach towel unique and desirable. A Roman profile, with blue and yellow details, made by @Inigo_ Studio.

Material: 100% cotton
Dimension: 95x185cm

Tezenis

Soft, velvety to the touch and which is completed by the tassels placed on the shorter sides. Available in pink, turquoise and peach: the latter perfect for those who love natural and soft colors.

Material: 100 % Cotton
Dimension: na

Hammam towel

Ever heard of the Turkish towel? Often used as a beach towel, thanks to the speed with which it dries, it can also be used as a bedspread, tablecloth or as a blanket for a picnic. It is soft and rough to the touch, ideal for those who love natural fabrics.

Material: Cotton
Dimension: 180x100cm

Kasanova

On vacation, fun comes first and this also means choosing a different beach towel than usual. Colorful and round: this maxi watermelon is ready to color your summer beaches.

Material: 100% polyester
Dimension: 165cm

Sundek

Sundek is one of the best-known brands in terms of men’s costumes but, in addition to those, accessories also enrich the brand’s collection. Among these also the beach towel that plays with the colors of green.

Material: cotton terry
Dimension: 100x180cm

Eono

Microfiber beach towels are the perfect invention for those traveling with extra small luggage. These, in addition to being available in different sizes, dry very quickly and, moreover, can be easily stored and transported thanks to the practical packaging. An idea also for those planning a trip with a backpack or on a motorbike.

Material: Polyester
Dimension: 180x90cm

Gabel x Ken Scott

For those looking for something unique there are proposals Gabel x Ken Scott. A collection that takes inspiration from the most iconic designs of the «Fashion Gardener» and among which the beach towel with blue palm trees on a white background stands out.

Material: Cotton
Dimension: 180x100cm


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