Beach towels come in a variety of designs, sizes and materials. Ordinary bath towels usually aren't big enough to lie on (and besides, you probably wouldn'twant to get sand in your household towels) so a decent beach towel is an essential purchase for beach holidays or even a trip to the local swimming pool.
Like the swimwear you choose, a brightly coloured beach towel is an important accessory when you're sunbathing on the beach. Choose a colour or design that will match your bikini or simply get one that is easily visible so that it's easy to find your way back to your lounging area when you make your way back from a dip in the sea.
The majority of towels are made from cotton, or a mixture of cotton and polyester. Cotton towels are more absorbent and more comfortable. As you'll be using the towel to lie on, whether you lay it directly on the sand our use it on a beach lounger, you'll want to make sure the fabric is soft and comfortable. To achieve this, use a velour beach towel as it is softer, thicker and more luxurious than other cheaper towels. Velour towels are silky soft to the touch and are available in a range of bright colours and more intricate designs than standard towels. The velour surface is created by cutting the loops of cotton on one side of the fabric to create a softer finish. The opposite side of the towel will have the normal towel loops and be fully absorbent.
Beach towels are available in a much wider range of colours and patterns than normal bath towels, with bright, clashing colours and wacky patterns are the norm. Novelty beach towels are a popular choice, featuring photographs, favourite cartoon characters or amusing comedy designs. Beach towels also make great souvenirs from a holiday|A beach towel can make a great souvenir of a holiday, they're usually sold in souvenir shops featuring maps or iconic images and the name of your holiday destination. Beach towels can have virtually anything printed onto them|Pretty much anything can be printed onto a beach towel} and some companies give away free promotional beach towels featuring their logo or product. If you really want your towel to stand out on the beach then you might want to design your own personalised beach towel which can be printed in designs and colours of your choice. Custom beach towels can be purchased from several companies online.