Mountain Warehouse Giant Micro Towelling Travel Towel - 150x85cm - Fast Dry, Absorbent -For, Camping Khaki

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We took just one travel towel to Everest Base Camp in an effort to save weight. That was stupid, nobody wanted to share a used towel and we were unable to get it washed.

For the environmentally-conscious traveler, the Nomadix travel towel is about as ideal as it gets. This towel is made of 100% recycled materials – fibers from plastic bottles are processed into effective and comfortable nylon and polyester threads. These towels do not involve any sort of polymer-based microfiber yet they are still very good at what they do. We live in the tropics and most of our travels have been tropical. We know these towels work for tropical conditions.

Backpackers, beachgoers and gym addicts alike will benefit from a fast-dry microfibre towel - here’s our list of the best

The material mix is soft, but occassionally caught on dry skin. There is no antibacterial treatment in the fabric either, so bacteria can build up over extended periods of time if you can’t get to a washing machine, which we found resulted in the towel getting a bit stinky. Microfibre is a much more practical choice for multiple reasons. It has great absorption properties, dries up fast, and folds compactly. 2. Size Microfibre is an incredibly fine synthetic fibre which can be found in multiple products these days. A micro-fibre towel usually dries four times faster, is six times lighter, and takes up a 1/8thof the space of a similar size standard towel. Cotton is a water-thirsty crop and not generally considered “green”. I don’t know what the answer is. The majority of the microfiber travel towels on the market today come in a soft suede finish. Some have a luxury feel, others are too stiff.

We strongly recommend getting a large travel towel. We own several and the bigger ones are most useful. Our microfibre towels are ideal for keeping you dry in the outdoors. Whether you're an active traveller, hiker or beach lover, you're sure to find the perfect towel for all your outdoor pursuits. Manufacturers are increasingly using recycled waste as raw materials, which is lovely to see. Some of the best microfiber towels boast an antibacterial treatment, which prevents the buildup of bacteria and bad smells. StyleThese towels seem to be very much a towel for life. As mentioned, some of ours have been heavily used for 20 years retaining their looks and functionality. I’d say that was a big advantage. For adventures where every ounce of weight and inch of storage space counts, the ultra-compact, multifunctional Airlite is perfect. The corner attachment hoop (which opens with a clip) comes in handy if you want to hang this towel up from a branch or pole to create shade or cover, or simply to stop it dropping onto the floor. They come out of the washing machine almost dry, so if you’re the sort to use an electric dryer, no more tumble drying huge heavy towels and wasting the planet’s resources that way. Cotton Travel Towels May Be More Eco-Friedly

There’s no bag included with this one, but you can wrap the large elasticized hanging loop around the rolled-up towel and that keeps everything nice and tidy. The same loop is ideal for securely hanging the towel from a tree (or whatever else you have nearby) while it dries in the wind.It’s hard to know what is the right decision currently hopefully things will be clearer soon. We certainly do enjoy using our Turkish cotton travel towels and they’re lovely for the beach or as sarongs. Micro Towelling or Micro Fibre Suede Finish? Wrap up warm after an exhilarating swim with a microfibre towel from Decathlon. You’ll find a great selection in our swimming towel range featuring a wide array of different colours, sizes and styles. Whether you are looking for something distinctive that your kids won't be able to lose at the school pool or vibrant holiday designs, we're sure you'll find your fit here. The brand is based on the North Devon coast in South West Britain, and the products are designed by surfers and beloved, it seems, by everyone who enjoys getting wet in the outdoors, whether they’re wild swimmers, kayakers or board riders. In fact, it’s not unusual to see people sporting dryrobes for whole evenings around the campfire or at festival gatherings, because the warmth and protection they offer is so sumptuous it’s often tempting just to keep them on long after you’ve emerged from the water and dried off beneath the garment.

Yes. Microfiber towels can be washed and dried with ordinary washers and dryers, often having the same care requirements as cotton. No time to read the whole post? This is the one we chose out of all the travel towels we bought below (currently unavailable – second choice here) as seen in the photo. Testing this selection of the best camping towels, we too noticed their versatility and importance to any trip. As well as the obvious function of getting us dry after a shower, we wrapped them around us for warmth and lay on them on beaches. We could have used them as flags to signal rescue services or wafted them to ward off hungry predators, but the opportunities, thankfully, never arose. Small or Medium:Often used as a washcloth, hand towel, or to bring along for workouts. These make a great addition to your toiletry bag.Typical weights we found were 200- 300g for a large size. Know your maximum weight allowance for your airline, these do vary dramatically. Are Microfibre Travel Towels Environmentally Friendly?