Best Sport Towels: Great Workout Companions

To all those who have been into sports at some point or the other, the significance of a sport towel is no news. Given the high-frequency of their usage, it wouldn't be wrong to label these as one of the most important sports' accessories of sorts out there. These are no ordinary towels; they require fulfilling certain criteria to qualify as one. Generally, these towels are super absorbent and come with a quick-dry feature. Unlike usual towels that require special drying off time before packing, these just require a good squeeze and voila! Find some of the best sport towels in the listicle below. 

Best Sport Towels

1. TEGO High Performance Sports Towel

This versatile sport towel by TEGO offers highly breathable fabric with ultra-absorbency. It is made of pure, soft, combed cotton that provides a soft and comfortable texture. The towel claims to have been engineered with anti-microbial technology, subsequently, protecting the sportsmen from germs. Get ready to enjoy long hours of intense, odour-free workout sessions with it.

Soft Combed Cotton

TEGO Cotton Performance Sports Towel (16 x 30 Inches) - Gym, Work Out, Fitness Towel

₹ 499

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2. Bodylastics Ice-Wrap Cooling Neck Towel

This versatile towel is one of the best in town to keep yourself cool throughout a workout or sport session. Made of hyper-evaporative mesh fabric, it instantly absorbs the sweat and keeps the skin cool. Its microfiber edifice ensures proper ventilation and extends protection against ultra-violet rays. The towel can stay chilled for about three hours and can be even be placed on pets to fight off heat waves.

Hyper-Evaporative Fabric

Bodylastics Mesh Ice-Wrap Cooling Neck Towel for Fitness Workouts, Yoga, Gym, Sports, Cycling, Running Helps Reduce Body Temperature (Pink, 40 x 12 Inches)

₹ 199

₹ 599 (67% off)

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3. Grasshopr – Premium Microfiber Towel

One of the most travel-friendly alternatives out there, this microfiber towel is super compact and will fit any bag, without weighing it down. No matter how wet this towel gets, it dries off quickly. Luxuriously soft on the skin, this towel is also highly absorbent and can be easily cleaned.

Advanced Microfibre Fabric

Grasshopr - Premium Microfiber Travel/Gym Towel 24"x48" - Quick Drying 250 GSM Threadcount (Dark Grey)

₹ 630

₹ 999 (37% off)

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4. Heelium Bamboo Hand Towel

This sport towel brings together the goodness of cotton and bamboo fibres, both of which are individually a hit when it comes to towel fabrics. These offer luxurious softness on the skin and are extra absorbent, thanks to their internal hollow fibre structure. The bamboo fibres make it naturally resistant to microbial growth, even in humid conditions, making these a hygienic option.

Bamboo-Infused Cotton

HEELIUM Bamboo Hand Towel | Ultra Absorbent & Anti-bacterial | 3X Softer than Cotton Towels | 65 X 40 cm - 600 GSM | Pack of 2 - Blue, Grey

₹ 699

₹ 999 (30% off)

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Things To Consider Before Buying Sport Towels

1. Fabric 

Cotton and microfiber are considered best for sport towels since they dry off quickly and have high absorbency. The poly-blend variations of cotton are also sometimes preferred for their ability to reduce shrinkage. 

2. Weight

Weight of the fabric for a sport's towels is usually measured in GSM (grams per square meter) or lbs per dozen. Higher the GSM, softer is the towel and higher is its absorbency; and vice-versa. However, high GSM towels are heavier and take longer to dry. 

3. Absorbing Quality

Sport towels need to absorb a lot of workout sweat and thus, towels with higher absorbency are preferred. However, being too absorbent might also not be ideal; so it is better to opt for an intermediate absorbency. 

4. Durability

Ideally, sport towels need to be washed after every single use and thus should be of higher durability to withstand multiple washing sessions. 

5. Drying Time

Since sport towels need to be washed and used frequently, towels with lesser drying time are preferred. If re-used without drying off completely, a towel invites microbial growth and may result in odour. 

Benefits Of Sport Towel

1. These towels are super absorbent. 

2. Made of tough material, these are highly durable. 

3. These towels usually come packed in compact tubes, and even after opening are quite handy and portable. 

4. Unlike usual towels, they don’t require special drying off before packing. They just need to be squeezed properly to remove water are then good to go.