The right travel towel should be absorbent, quick-drying, easy to pack, and resistant to sand and pet hair. Of course, it should also be eco-friendly. COCOON offers travel towels that fit the bill and add more comfort to all your adventures.
In fact, our Hyperlight Travel Towel recently won the Travel Goods Association Award for “Best Travel Hygiene Product”!
Why You Need a Travel Towel: Benefits for Every Traveler
A towel is something you don’t always think of when traveling (especially on outdoor adventures) – until you need one. A travel towel is designed to be very absorbent. Even though it's not as bulky as a regular towel, our soft towel absorbs four times its weight in liquid.
We use special eco-friendly materials like sustainable eucalyptus fibers or recycled polyester and nylon that make our towels quick to dry, so you won’t have to deal with a damp, smelly towel. It resists sand and pet hair and is easy to wash when you get home.
A travel towel is great for backpacking, camping, at the beach, or if you’re staying in a hostel or a guest house. You’ll find a million ways to use it. And when you’re done, just roll it up and stash it in its compact little stuff sack.
Lightweight and Compact for Easy Packing
Unlike a regular bath towel, a travel towel is specifically designed to be lightweight and compact. You can roll it up and stash it in its stuff sack, which makes it ideal to bring along anywhere.
Quick-Drying Properties for On-the-Go Use
Unlike bulky towels that take forever to dry, our travel towel is built to dry quickly. This ensures you can use it again or roll it up and not worry about nasty damp smells or mildew.
Types of Travel Towels and Their Unique Features
Travel towels come in a variety of sizes, ranging from small to beach towel lengths. No matter the size, all are designed to be extra-absorbent and then dry quickly. Made from soft, lightweight recycled, and sustainable materials, they’re compact, easily rolling up to fit into a backpack.
COCOON’s travel towels feature a convenient loop for hanging, snaps to attach to your gear, and a stuff sack to make it easy to bring along anywhere.
An important feature of a good travel towel is to be sand-resistant, especially at the beach. And if it can stand up to pet hair (like ours does), even better!
Choosing the Right Material for Your Travel Towel
A travel towel is supposed to be lightweight, absorbent, and quick-drying. That requires materials that can do all three, such as high-performance microfiber, sustainable Eucalyptus fiber, or recycled material like a polyester and nylon blend. You’ll also want something that washes easily and resists sand and pet hair. The usual materials that bath towels are made of, like heavy cotton, are fine at home or in a hotel, but not ideal for these conditions.
Considerations for Sensitive Skin
COCOON’s travel towels are very good for sensitive skin. The soft recycled or sustainable materials (like Eucalyptus fiber) that we use in our various towels reduce irritation and dry quickly so they won’t hold germs against damp skin.
Environmental Impact and Sustainability
COCOON is dedicated to our planet, so we construct our travel towels from recycled materials including polyester and nylon, or sustainable materials like Eucalyptus fibers, that are then turned into high-performance blends. Then we manufacture them in a way that’s less impactful on our resources and uses less water during the process.
Care and Maintenance Tips for Travel Towels
Travel towels are designed to be easy to care for. The travel towels from COCOON also resist pet hair and sand, so a quick shake freshens them right up. But to give them a proper cleaning from any mud, dirt, or grime, either hand wash (or machine wash)it in cold water and with mild detergent. Air dry (they dry fast!) or tumble dry on low. We recommend washing colors separately.
FAQs: Answering Common Questions about Travel Towels
Some people wonder if they really need a special travel towel. Won’t a regular hand or bath towel work as well when you’re camping or on another outdoor adventure? Are they worth the money? How do you pick the right size? And will it work as well as that cozy towel you know from home? COCOON is all about making travel easier and more comfortable, so let’s break down the common questions around travel towels.
Are Travel Towels Worth the Investment?
In a word, yes! They’re compact, lightweight, absorbent, and quick to dry. You won’t get that in just a regular towel. Whether you’re camping, staying in a hostel, or wiping yourself off after a plunge in the ocean, a quality travel towel is something you’ll use again and again. It’s
one of those accessories you’ll wonder how you ever lived without.
How to Choose the Right Size Travel Towel?
Travel towels come in sizes ranging from small to ones that are as large as a beach towel. Each of them is lightweight and compact, so your choice really depends on how you’ll be using it. A small one is great to keep in the car to wipe down a kid coming off the soccer field or a dog who’s found a mud puddle. An extra-large one makes bathtime at a campground a bit more luxurious.
Can Travel Towels Replace Regular Bath Towels?
The travel towels from COCOON absorb four times their weight in moisture, so they get the job done – no matter what size you choose. However, if you want a similar experience to that of a standard bath towel, a large or extra-large size replicates that feel. The advantage of travel towels is that they dry much faster than bath towels and are typically softer.
Conclusion
Travel towels are one of those items that, once you have one, you think, “Why didn’t I get one sooner?” They’re practical, super-absorbent, and fast-drying. Plus, they’re compact, rolling up into their stuff sack and ready for when they’re needed next.
Adding a travel towel to your backpack, camping gear, or just in the car, is a move you’ll never regret. They make navigating your next adventure – or just your daily life – a little bit easier!