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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Microfiber Beach Towels

Microfiber beach towels are either the greatest beach upgrade ever invented… or the clingy, fake-absorbing liar that lives in the trunk forever. This guide sorts the good stuff from the garbage: what “microfiber” actually means, the GSM + weave specs that matter, how to avoid the regret towel, and how to wash one without accidentally turning it into a weird, smelly flag.

a girl surfing in the 2025 Queen of the Point in Malibu

From Parking Lot to Post-Session: A Surf Day, Broken Down

Surfing isn’t just waves — it’s prep, gear, and recovery. Here’s how a full surf day actually works and the essentials that support each step.

Microfiber vs. Cotton Towels: Which One Is Best?

If you’re trying to figure out which towels actually dry fast, shake off sand, and don’t stay soaked in humidity, microfiber usually beats cotton. This guide breaks down what to look for and which towel makes sense for your use case.

A woman lying on her happy faced towel at the beach

What Type of Towel is Best for the Beach?

A detailed guide to choosing the best beach towel, including how microfiber compares to cotton and what to look for in sizing, sand resistance, quick-dry performance, and travel use.

The Super Grip Yoga Towel - the new standard in high performance Yoga towels.

What Makes a High-Performance Yoga Towel?

A high-performance yoga towel needs more than absorbency — it needs real grip. Here’s why many towels slide, bunch, or fail in hot classes, and how full-surface traction changes the practice.