Shopping for soft and fluffy new bath towels? Our guide takes a deep dive into the best bathroom towel materials and sizes, so you know exactly what to look out for when browsing.

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Best Bath Towel Sizes

Face Cloth (30cm x 30cm)

This small square towel is used in and outside the shower or bath to wash hands, body and face.

Hand Towel (40cm x 75cm)

Used to dry your hands after washing, this towel is an everyday staple.

Bath Towel (70cm x 130cm)

This is the standard size towel used for drying after the shower or bath.

Bath Sheet (90cm x 150cm)

Also used for drying after a bath or shower, this oversized towel is ideal for those that prefer more coverage.

Tub Mat (70cm x 130cm)

This thick and highly absorbent towel is placed on the floor outside the shower or tub and helps prevent slipping by protecting the floor from getting wet.

Best Bath Towel Materials

A towel's durability, feel and ability to retain its colour are largely due to the type of fibres used to produce the towel. We run through the most common towel materials.

Pima Cotton:

Considered a superior blend of cotton, Pima towels are light and fluffy due to the rich, extra-long staple fibres. Pima cotton is known for its absorbency and strength.

Egyptian Cotton:

Extremely durable and light and fluffy to the touch, Egyptian cotton also has extra-long fibres that give towels more density and absorbency.

Cotton:

This trademarked cotton is known for its high-quality long staple fibres. It boasts excellent absorbency and a fluffy feel.

Turkish Cotton:

This premium, extra-long staple cotton tends to have longer loops that make the towel heavier and more substantial. Turkish cotton towels are highly absorbent and soft.

Bamboo:

Most often blended with cotton, bamboo towels are lush, soft, and retain colour well. Bamboo plants are naturally anti-bacterial and their fibres are super absorbent.

Tip: Always wash your towels before using them for the first time. This will improve absorbency and help set the colour to extend the lifetime of your towels.

Microfibre:

These towels are a blend of polyester and polyamide fibres. It is a very absorbent material and has trends to dry quicker than 100% cotton towels.

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