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The best pool towels, in my opinion, are ones that can handle a lot of waterandwear.
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All of the towels weve highlighted below deliver on these fronts, and we love their durability, too.
Featuring classic terrycloth-style fibers, we fell in love with this towels poolside performance and absorbency.
Additionally, over the course of our testing period, we didnt notice any color fading, either.
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Ultimately, we liked Sobel Westexs towel so much that we started using it as often as we could.
When it comes to absorbency and durability, we found this towel didnt show signs of wear at all.
It didnt shrink and, thanks to its all-white fibers, the color didnt change, either.
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Now that’s a perk youll want during the warmest (and sometimes muggiest) months of the year.
Our only complaint about this pool towel?
It could be a bit larger, especially if youre planning to use it atop a lounge chair.
We found it didnt quite cover as much as wed hoped on a typical poolside lounger.
We also liked its absorbency.
However, if your biggest priority is speedy drying time, this pool towel delivers handily.
We were also pleased with how durable this pool towel proved to be.
Best of all, CGEARs lightweight towel is a great option for both pools and beaches.
Plus, its classic cabana-style stripes are perfect for any pool setting.
In total, weve tested 64 towels designed for post-pool drying off and sunny beach days.
Each material has its pros and cons, she says.
But theCGEAR Sand Free Towel, which is our lightest-weight and smallest towel, is made from polyester.
Look for towels with reinforced edges to prevent fraying and increase the towels longevity, Luber says.
ThePottery Barn Hadden Pool Towel, for example, features piping around the edges for extra sturdiness.
That is, youll want something thats bigger than your averagebath towel.
So, your towel should be large enough to cover a lounge chair, Young says.
(Heres more information oncommon towel sizes, including forbath sheets.)
In that case, youll want a thinner, smaller towel thats easy to pack.
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In that case, I recommend theCGEAR Sand Free Towel, our most compact pick.
Thats exactly why the best pool towels are those that can absorb the water on your body quickly.
How can you tell which towels are quick-drying?
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But its also important that the towel itself dries quickly.
For that, quick-drying technology is the gold standard, Young says.
This is a measure of towel density and quality, Luber says.
Towels with a higher GSM are usually more absorbent and plush, but they also take longer to dry.
However, note that GSM isnt always shared by retailers.
For example, none of the towels on our list here actually share their GSM with shoppers.
When is the Best Time to Buy Pool Towels?
As a result, I recommend shopping for pool towels in August and early September.
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