Sarong is a large cloth worn wrapped around the body - originating from Southeast Asia but now common beachwear worldwide.
As Towel Alternative
Flat-woven towels can double as sarongs:
- Peshtemals: Turkish origin, ideal size and weight
- Foutas: North African equivalent
- Large beach towels: Can be worn as cover-up
Benefits of Dual-Use
- One item serves two purposes
- Save packing space
- Quick cover-up at beach/pool
- Stylish and practical
Dimensions
Sarong-suitable towels are typically:
- 90-100cm wide
- 170-180cm long
- Thin enough to tie comfortably
Terry towels are generally too thick and bulky for sarong use.
Style
Flat-woven towels work as sarongs because:
- Thin and drapey
- Tie without bulk
- Look like clothing, not towels
- Dry quickly when worn