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A towel with a bold and intricate design in coral and teal. The pattern features detailed, symmetrical illustrations of fantastical creatures, plants, and abstract elements, creating a dynamic and psychedelic visual effect. The central figure appears to be a grinning face with exaggerated features, surrounded by swirling lines, animal heads, and floral motifs. The coral outlines contrast sharply with the teal background, giving the towel a vibrant and energetic feel.
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Dopamine Menu Sidekick Towel

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JOAN TARRAGÓ SIDEKICK TOWEL

DOPAMINE MENU Off the dopamine menu. Quick-dry. Packable. Zero sugar crash.

The Dopamine Menu Sidekick Towel is super absorbent, quick-drying, sand-resistant, and artist-designed like your favorite guilty-pleasure snack.

Only this one still does something useful after the hit wears off.

SUPER ABSORBENT QUICK-DRY MICROFIBER ANTIMICROBIAL ODOR-RESISTANT COMPACT & LIGHTWEIGHT SAND-RESISTANT 88% RECYCLED POLYESTER ARTWORK BY JOAN TARRAGÓ
What makes it different

This is not another meh beach towel.

It’s a high-performance microfiber towel disguised as a dopamine-triggering piece of snack-bar art. Loud enough to make people laugh. Useful enough to make them want one.

  • Super absorbent and quick-drying Absorbs water fast and dries much faster than typical cotton, so you’re not wrapped in a cold, soggy reminder of your life choices.
  • Antimicrobial and odor-resistant Helps resist odor and bacteria so it smells less like your gym bag, car trunk, or last week’s swimsuit.
  • Sand-resistant weave Its smooth microfiber weave holds far less sand and grit than cotton terry, so most loose debris shakes off easily.
  • Compact, lightweight, and durable Packs small for beach bags, backpacks, festivals, road trips, and carry-ons while holding up to real-life use.
  • Recycled and durable construction Made with 88% recycled polyester and built for repeat use, regular washing, travel, and long days outside.
  • Original artist design A loud, playful graphic that feels like a menu of tiny dopamine hits—minus the sugar crash.

Already convinced? Weird. Efficient. We respect it.

How it feels

Soft, light, and suspiciously practical.

Smooth, soft microfiber that feels good on sun-soaked skin and post-shower shoulders.

Light on your body, light in your bag, and never heavy with that damp, swampy towel feeling.

Design story

The dopamine menu.

Created by Joan Tarragó , Dopamine Menu asks: WHAT’LL IT BE? Every bite, sip, scroll, and swipe pretending to be self-care while your brain mashes the reward button again.

This design turns all that tiny-hit chaos into something you can actually use every day. Instant Gratification Combo, hold the shame.

Questions, Answered

What is the Dopamine Menu Sidekick Towel best for?
Beach days, pool hangs, hot tubs, lake trips, showers, travel, festivals, road trips, and any setting where loud art and functional gear are both appreciated.
Does it dry fast?
Yes. Its lightweight microfiber weave dries much faster than a typical cotton towel, making it useful for repeat dips, daily showers, travel days, and same-day pack-ups.
Is it sand-resistant?
Yes. Its smooth microfiber weave traps far less sand and grit than cotton terry, so most loose debris shakes off easily, even when the towel is damp.
What is it made from?
It is made from 88% recycled polyester and 12% nylon. The microfiber blend is soft, absorbent, quick-drying, lightweight, and built for repeat use.
Will it smell?
Its antimicrobial, odor-resistant construction helps it stay fresher between washes, especially when you let it dry completely instead of leaving it balled up in a damp bag.

Specs

Large 72" × 36" 20.6 oz
Medium 60" × 30" 14.3 oz
Small 40" × 20" 6.6 oz
Material

88% recycled polyester + 12% nylon microfiber

Care

Machine wash cold. Tumble dry low or hang dry. Avoid bleach and fabric softener.

Use

Beach days, pool hangs, lake trips, showers, travel, festivals, road trips, hot tubs, and any moment that could use a little extra dopamine.

You made it to the end. That feels like towel-buying behavior.

Stuff to read about our towels.
  • 88% RECYCLED POLYESTER, 12% NYLON
  • Fabric weight: 9.44 oz./yd.² (320 g/m²)
  • Dual sided printing
  • Traceability: Knitting, Dyeing, Manufacturing — China

Stuff people ask us

Frequently Asked Questions.

Everything you need to know about the towel you’re about to take absolutely everywhere.

01 What makes Happy Faced towels different?

Happy Faced towels are made for sweat, dirt, sand, water, workouts, road trips, beach days, and wherever else you end up. They’re lightweight, absorbent, quick-drying, easy to pack, and covered in original artwork instead of hotel beige.

02 What are they made of?

Magic. Well, almost. They’re made from high-performance microfiber containing 88% recycled materials. It’s soft, highly absorbent, lightweight, durable, and built to dry much faster than a bulky cotton towel.

03 Do they dry fast?

Very. The microfiber construction spreads moisture across more surface area, helping the towel release water and dry considerably faster than a traditional cotton towel.

04 Are they good for travel?

Absolutely. Happy Faced towels are lightweight, compact, quick to dry, and easy to stuff into a carry-on, backpack, gym bag, van, or questionably packed weekend bag.

05 Can I use one at the beach?

That’s one of their natural habitats. The smooth microfiber construction is sand-resistant, so sand shakes off more easily instead of following you home and moving into your car permanently.

06 Are they eco-friendly?

They’re made with 88% recycled materials and require less space, water, and energy to wash and dry than a heavy cotton towel. They’re also designed to last, because replacing your towel every few months is dumb.

07 Do they resist odors?

Their fast-drying construction gives moisture and mildew less time to settle in. Hang the towel up between uses and it stays fresher much longer than a damp cotton towel abandoned in a heap.

08 Are they machine washable?

Yep. Machine wash cold with similar colors and tumble dry low or hang dry. Skip the bleach, dryer sheets, and fabric softener because they can coat the fibers and reduce absorbency.

09 What sizes do they come in?

Small, Medium, and Large. The Small is great for workouts and daily carry. The Medium handles travel, surfing, and everyday use. The Large gives you full beach-towel coverage and enough room to become a human burrito. See the towel size guide for the full breakdown.

10 How much water can they absorb?

More than four times their own weight in water. Which is impressive for something that packs down small enough to stop ruining the rest of your bag.

A woman in a white bikini stands on a rocky beach, holding up a large blue beach towel with a colorful abstract design and bold white text. The towel is caught in the breeze, billowing behind her. She is smiling and looking toward the ocean, with the bright blue sea and white-capped waves stretching into the horizon. The sky is clear with a few scattered clouds, creating a vibrant and peaceful beach atmosphere.

Best Beach Towel out there!

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