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Our Shopping Editor Tried 15 Beach Towels and Reports Back
It's time to splash around.
Gearing up for summer doesn’t have to be as stressful as it may seem. For now, just focus on outdoor essentials, like the best beach towels, which are few and far between. There may be a lot of options out there, but not all of them—in fact, only a select handful—are actually worth the investment. So we sent our shopping editor on a journey to find the best beach towels on the market, and she did not come up empty-handed.
From a luxurious velour-finished option with waved edges to a Turkish towel set in a rainbow of colors, these are the beach-friendly finds we consider supreme. "I am a big fan of cotton or cotton velour," AnthroLiving's Chief Merchandising Manager Louie Higaki says in agreement with House Beautiful. "It feels good on the skin, holds color, and washes well!
If you haven’t heard of a Turkish towel, you’ve probably seen it, it’s a type of towel (made and well-loved in Turkey) that’s significantly thinner than a classic terry towel, but it’s just as—if not more—absorbent. People love them because they’re easy to roll up and stow away in a beach bag. Keep reading to see our shopping editor’s honest thoughts on Turkish towels.
If you’re ready to get what we’d consider the most crucial summer must-have, keep scrolling to shop some of our favorite picks. Every single one has been tested for comfort, durability, and absorbency so that you can make an educated purchase. Some of them are even on sale, and others come in sets. With Memorial Day right around the corner, the unofficial start of summer is well underway, so go ahead and shop!
Brittney Morgan is a noted land mermaid and a Virgo with a penchant for crafts, red lipstick, and buying way too many throw pillows. Her work has also been published at Apartment Therapy, NYLON, HuffPost, Hello Giggles, Elite Daily, and more.
Jessica Cherner is House Beautiful’s associate shopping editor and knows where to find the best high-low pieces for any room.
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