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Caravan towels that dry fast after use/washing

(11 Posts)
Pollaidh Fri 06-Oct-17 15:50:08

Most camping towels are awful - they just move the water around and don't dry the skin although the towel itself dries fast afterwards. I am looking for a proper towel that is fluffy(ish) and that will dry quickly outside a caravan. Any ideas?

tanith Fri 06-Oct-17 16:19:37

I use a microfibres towel for swimming at home or travelling, you can't rub yourself dry with them rather use a patting motion. I find them fine and they dry very quickly. Sorry but they have flat pile not fluffy.

Nannarose Fri 06-Oct-17 16:56:53

I get on well with microfibre towels, and do think they dry the skin, but my DH is not so keen.
Recently, I have taken to using Turkish towels for swimming - they are sold at our local market, seem absorbent, are less bulky than 'terry towelling'.

shysal Fri 06-Oct-17 17:15:11

I saw these being demonstrated on Dragons' Den. I can't remember whether anyone invested in them.
Dragons' Den towels

Grannyknot Fri 06-Oct-17 17:27:25

These from Ikea are brilliant - it says "Medium Terry Towel" but they are not at all heaby or thick and quick drying (and cost £5):

www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/textiles-rugs/towels-bathmats/fräjen-bath-towel-green-blue-art-00313195/

Grannyknot Fri 06-Oct-17 17:27:34

Heavy

Grannyknot Fri 06-Oct-17 17:29:02

Sorry, typing on my phone - in case not clear - they are quick drying.

Pollaidh Fri 06-Oct-17 18:49:20

Thank you Grannyknot!

Pollaidh Tue 10-Oct-17 15:52:34

Thank you everyone! Most helpful. I think I shall gird my loins and brave Ikea!

phoenix Tue 10-Oct-17 17:52:14

Oooh, you're brave Pollaidh grin can't you just order them on line?

(Unless of course you really fancy some meatballs)

GrannyA11i Tue 10-Oct-17 18:18:45

I too would like some quick drying towels for holidays and I love IKEA! But only in the morning on a midweek day!!