Another reviewer estimates that “the sand can be easily sifted through the mat by brushing it by hand, so you do not have to pick it up and shake it all the time. Accessibility Statement Hidden Valley Ranch undertakes to make its website accessible to all users and will continue to take all necessary steps to ensure compliance with applicable laws. "It is technically listed as a “bath towel”, and while most reviewers say that it is for this purpose great, many also enthusiastically recommend it as a beach towel. Dry without bank break: Sun Squad Cabana Target Sun Squad Striped Cotton Cloth looks like many towels that appear next to a pool or on the beach, with its white pedestal and alternating stripes (available in blue, green or red). For great aesthetics: Slowtide Beach Towel Slowtide it cotton beach towels, available in a wide range of patterns, colors and graphics by artists with whom the brand partners were created, are designed to be admired. A reviewer who bought three of them for a trip to Hawaii said: “They were portable (waaay easier than 3 beach towels to kill), quick-drying and worked well. After a few applications, I washed it in cold water and let it air dry (according to the instructions), and it looked just as colorful as it did before I put it through the washing machine. "It is also designed to stay flat on windy beach days, a very popular feature: “Spread it and fill the bags in each corner with a little sand and it perfectly stays in place. That didn't bother me — after all, I was brought up at a time when wearing a T-shirt labeled “Abercrombie and Fitch” was the highest point of sartorial pride a person could achieve. I also liked it for the pool, because its thin microfiber material quickly and efficiently absorbed moisture, and it folded into a small, compact package that easily slipped into my pool bag after I finished. It shakes completely and easily — the sand disappeared just like the fear I felt when it was time to wrap up at the end of our beach trip. For these reasons, I think it's better to be draped a little over outdoor furniture, but if you use it by the pool or beach, it would not be the worst thing in the world. Many also appreciate the manufacturer's values: “I bought it for its aesthetics, but after researching the company, I feel even better about how I spent my money. Otherwise, it's not really something special — it was a little thin compared to other cotton towels I tried, but it still took a while to dry and dry my skin. An appraiser says, “We switched to Turkish towels and love how fast they dry like we never have mildew odors and how long and wide they are. But since the summer weather is on the horizon, we think that (space allowed) you can sunbathe at a safe social distance on your stoop, backyard porch or even fire escape. Another lucky buyer says that this towel was “worth the precious luggage room it took on a vacation in Maui,” but adds that it wasn't really “such a big store to shoot in” because it was “super light and compact”. I didn't love the beach towel - it's too thin to lie down and tends to put on sand - but it's great for the pool and great for camping or traveling when you have limited space in your bag.” These Turkish hammam style towels are made of a lightweight, easy to pack cotton, and many appreciate that They fold smaller than more traditional terry towel beach towels. But if you're on the hunt for a new beach or pool towel, here are some thoughts about the most popular out there, in order of how much I liked to use them. "Other reviewers say that this towel is non-plush material makes it more suitable for the beach or pool than bathing time, including a bath time, including a bath time, including a Customer who says her daughter “loves” the baby shark design and calls this towel a “must have for the beach. Another five-star reviewer, who received this towel as a gift, confirms its quality and explains: “It was washed a gazillion once without fading or fraying. It also claims to absorb four times its weight in water and easily tear it out so you can pack it wet (good, damp) and do not worry about it damp your other bag contents.