Towels might just be the most useful piece of fabric in your home. Spills, showers, and pool days all demand the presence of a towel and our closet full of our collection over the years is happy to provide. If there’s something we all know, however, is that all towels aren’t created equal.
We ALL have a favorite towel in the house.
Maybe it’s the one that’s extra big or has a cool pattern, but what we can’t deny is that a towel is only as good as its ability to absorb liquid and then dry out again. We decided to do all the hard work here and collect the data on some of the quickest drying towels on the market right now and we think you are going to love them.
Check out the 10 quickest drying towels on the market!
Every towel isn’t perfect for every situation so we have a few options here to help make things easier! Check them out below:
Best overall – Everplush Diamond Jacquard Bath Towel – $29.99
The Everplush is our choice for the best overall towel! It scored the highest out of DOZENS of other brands in tests and is reported to be the most absorbent and the quickest drying. It’s microfiber AND cotton so you get the benefits of both materials. It also comes in a 6-piece set if you need other types of towels around the house!
What we love:
- tested VERY high
- absorbent and quick drying
Considerations:
- microfiber isn’t suited for those with sensory disorders
Top cotton pick – Parachute Waffle Bath Towel – $39.00
Many people prefer cotton when it comes to the towels in their homes. The Parachute is different due to its unique “waffle” weave, helping it dry faster with its increased surface area. Some people said it feels like a blanket so that could be a good thing or a bad thing, depending on your preference!
What we love:
- heavy and blanket-like
- 100% cotton
Considerations:
- could be too blanket-like for some
Best value – Wayfair Basics Quick Dry 6 Piece Set – $19.99
This 6-piece set comes with all the standards: two bath towels, two hand towels, and two washcloths. It’s a great way to fill out a bathroom or to keep in a guest room. It’s 100% cotton, but it’s not the softest towel ever.
What we love:
- bargain price
- comes in a 6-piece set
Considerations:
- not as soft as other options
Best plush option – Pottery Barn Hydrocotton Towel – $10.99
Plush towels feel GREAT. These towels are incredibly soft and are sure to be the thing you reach for when stepping into a cold bathroom after a hot shower. Since they are plush, they don’t dry as fast as others, but that’s the tradeoff. They are durable and great after a few washes, too.
Things we love:
- super soft
- pretty durable
Considerations:
- not the fastest drying out there
Best for travel – Rainleaf Microfiber Towel – $11.99
Travel towels are something that you can’t appreciate until you actually try it. Having a super absorbent and trying cloth with you at all times comes in clutch ALL the time. This highly reviews towel is great for luggage or a trip to the theme park with kids and comes in different sizes as you need it!
Things we love:
- it comes in different sizes
- it’s really absorbent
Considerations
- it’s entirely microfiber
Best beach towel – Dock & Bay Microfiber Towel – $21.99
This is the IDEAL beach towel for anyone who wants to soak up the sun. It’s quick-drying and can be compacted into an already full beach bag. It’s a microfiber material and is a best-seller on Amazon with people swearing by it. Even more, it’s sand-resistant so you don’t track it in the house with you when you head back home.
Things we love:
- sand-resistant
- quick-drying and compactable
Considerations:
- not as thick as a conventional beach towel
Best gym towel – OlimpiaFit Microfiber 3-piece Set – $16.90
Having a workout towel set is ideal for people who want to separate their sweat-soaked stuff from their “nice” stuff. With the OlimpiaFit set, you can have a nice set that you ALSO sweat on. It’s super absorbent and rolls up really tight so you can fit it in a locker when you aren’t using it.
Things we love:
- it comes in a 3-piece set
- soft and comes with a carrying case
Considerations:
- it’s a workout towel, not a standard bathroom towel
Best hair towel – Aquis Original Hair Towel – $19.99
Drying your hair can take HOURS. A quick trick is to use a nice microfiber towel like this to help speed along the process. It wicks the water from your hair and then dries quickly so it can repeat the process. It’s microfiber and feels smoother and lighter on your head than a full cotton towel. This one is designed for curly hair but they have different types for everyone’s hair.
Things we love:
- light and comfortable to keep on your head
- quick-drying and customizable
Considerations:
- not a full-sized towel (has a specific use)
Best for Hot Yoga – Manduka Yogitoes Yoga Mat Towel – $46.48
Yoga is a wonderful thing! Hot Yoga is awesome, but you need some things to get started. Because it’s artificially heated, you are going to be DRIPPING in sweat and need a towel that can grip the floor and absorb all the condensation. This towel covers your mat and has silicone stickies under it to keep it in place. It’s also quick-drying so once you leave you can get back on it again the next day without having to dry it.
Things we love:
- silicone dots to help it stay in place
- fun prints to choose from
Considerations:
- has a highly specific use (hot yoga)
Best cleaning towel – Toryen Microfiber Cloth – $10.00
Paper towels are suited for everything. When you spill a lot of water, a towel is really the only thing that works (unless you want to use an ENTIRE roll). The Toryen is a great option to keep around the house. It’s absorbent, can be washed with bleach, and can be used with household sprays or just water.
Things we love:
- all-around utility
- can be used with chemicals and washed with bleach
Considerations:
- Not really supposed to be used with your body
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