Towel Types | Real Towel

Guide to baby towels - sizes, materials, hooded designs, and what to look for when buying towels for infants.

Bath mats go outside bath/shower to absorb water and prevent slips. Typically 50x80cm, 700-1000 GSM. Wash weekly minimum...

Bath sheets are oversized towels (90x165cm or larger) that wrap fully around the body. More luxurious than standard bath...

Bath towels are typically 70x140cm in UK, 500-700 GSM in 100% cotton. Look for ring-spun or combed cotton for softness. ...

Beach towels are large (90x180cm+), lower GSM (350-500) for quick drying and portability. Cotton for absorbency, microfi...

Face cloths are small (30x30cm) towels for face washing. Use a fresh one daily or each use for acne-prone skin. Softer m...

Small decorative towels (30x50cm) for guest bathrooms. Often more decorative than functional. Provide fresh towels for e...

Gym towels should be lightweight (300-400 GSM), quick-drying, and compact. Microfibre is ideal. Bring two: one for equip...

Hair towels are microfibre wraps that reduce friction, frizz, and breakage compared to regular terry towels. They absorb...

Hand towels are medium-sized (40x70cm typically) for drying hands. Keep 4-6 per bathroom, changing every 1-2 days. Quali...

Hotels use institutional-grade towels: 450-600 GSM, 100% white cotton, dobby or cam borders, designed for industrial was...

Kitchen towels: for drying hands, general use. Tea towels: flat-woven, lint-free, for drying dishes and glassware. Chang...

Pool towels for hotels, homes, and facilities. What makes a good pool towel and how they differ from beach towels.

Sports towels: quick-dry microfibre for gym/athletics. Cooling towels: special fabric that stays cool when wet - activat...

Travel towels are compact, quick-drying alternatives to regular towels. Microfibre dominates: packs to 1/4 the size, dri...

Guide to Turkish towels (peshtemals) - the flat-woven towel tradition, how to use them, and why they're gaining populari