Beach towels

The beach towel is laid on the sand and dries in the sun. Wider than a bath towel, the Pyrenex Sora range measures 100 × 150 cm and is available in terracotta and blue. Made from cotton, it absorbs seawater and can easily be shaken free of sand. A beach towel, not a bath towel The beach towel differs from the bath towel in width and purpose. Wider, at 100 cm rather than 90 cm, the Sora range measures 100 × 150 cm and provides a surface to lie on. It is designed for outdoor use: sand, grass and sun loungers. Here, cotton has a real advantage over synthetic beach towels: it absorbs seawater and perspiration, stays in place without slipping, and can easily be shaken to remove sand once dry. Dried in the sun, it quickly regains its softness. The trade-off to know: weight A cotton beach towel is heavier and takes up more room in a bag than a microfibre towel. That is cotton’s deliberate trade-off: greater comfort and better stability on the ground in exchange for more bulk. For beach and sun-lounger use, where you are not walking for miles, cotton is the right choice; for hiking or lightweight travel, microfibre remains more practical. Care Rinse with clean water after use at the seaside to remove salt and sand, then machine wash at 40 °C without fabric softener. Dry thoroughly before storing, as a damp beach towel stored in a bundle quickly develops a musty smell.