Towels

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Good towels feel soft, dry fast and hold up to plenty of washes. Choose bath towels and sheets, hand towels, face washers, beach towels, and practical laundry towels for cleaning up. Heavier towels feel plush but take longer to dry, while lighter weaves suit humid bathrooms. Wash new towels before first use to boost absorbency. Hang them on towel rails, add bath mats and bathroom accessories, or see all bedding and bath.
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How to choose towels

Bath towels or bath sheets

A standard bath towel is roughly 70 x 140 cm, while a bath sheet is bigger, around 90 x 160 cm or more, and wraps right around you. Hand towels and face washers round out a set. Check the size in each listing, as brands vary.

Weight and feel

  • Thick cotton towels soak up more water per use but need longer on the line.
  • Lighter towels are quicker to dry between uses, handy where a bathroom has little airflow.
  • Combed cotton has the shorter fibres removed, so it feels smoother and sheds less.

Beach, kitchen and laundry towels

Beach towels are larger and come in bright prints, and many are lighter so they pack down for the car or pool bag. Kitchen tea towels, including waffle weave styles, dry dishes well. Laundry and cleaning towels are practical cloths for spills and wiping down.

Colours, sets and price

Colours range from neutrals like grey and white to brown, yellow, orange, blue and pink. Buying a set keeps bath, hand and face towels matching. Single towels start from about $14, with most around $30 to $50. Ladelle, Rans, Kingtex and Bloomington are among the brands here. Keep towels warm and dry on a heated towel rail, take a beach towel with your pool accessories or browse more kitchenware.

Towels: common questions

What is the difference between a bath towel and a bath sheet?

A bath sheet is a larger bath towel. A standard bath towel is roughly 70 x 140 cm, while a bath sheet is around 90 x 160 cm or bigger, so it wraps fully around you. Bath sheets take more space on the rail and in the wash, so check the size in each listing.

Should I wash new towels before using them?

Yes. New towels often have a finish from manufacturing that makes them less absorbent. Wash them once or twice before use, in warm water without fabric softener. Wash bright and dark colours separately the first few times in case the dye runs.

How do I keep towels soft and absorbent?

Use less detergent than you think and skip fabric softener, which coats the fibres and cuts absorbency. Shake towels out before drying and dry them fully on the line or in the dryer on a low to medium setting. Do not store them damp, as that leads to musty smells.

What are the best towels for drying dishes?

Cotton tea towels, especially waffle weave styles, absorb water well and leave little lint on glasses and plates. Have a few on rotation and wash them often. Keep separate cloths for wiping benches and spills so your drying towels stay clean.

What makes a good beach towel?

A good beach towel is large enough to lie on and dries quickly between swims. Lighter towels pack smaller and shake sand off more easily, while thicker ones feel softer to lie on. Check the size and fabric in the listing, and rinse out salt and sand after each trip.

What comes in a towel set?

Sets vary. Many include a mix of bath towels, hand towels and face washers in one colour, while others are several of the same towel. Check the listing for the number of pieces and the size of each so you know what you are getting.



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