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A blue towel featuring an abstract design with wavy, curved lines. The right side has red flowing lines resembling a mountainous or canyon-like shape, while the upper left corner displays a red circular shape with similar wavy lines, evoking the image of a setting sun. The overall design gives a sense of movement and natural elements, blending earthy and modern styles.
A blue towel featuring a minimalist design with wavy, dark blue lines flowing across the entire surface. The abstract pattern creates a sense of movement, resembling ripples or contours in nature. The design is simple yet elegant, with a focus on fluidity and subtle contrasts between the shades of blue. There are no additional graphic elements, giving the towel a clean and modern look.
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Evening in Palm Springs Sidekick Towel

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HAPPY FACED SIDEKICK TOWEL

EVENING IN PALM SPRINGS Quick-dry. Packable. A little overdressed for the pool.

The Evening in Palm Springs Sidekick Towel is built for performance, personality, and portability—the towel that actually earns its favorite status.

Whether you’re headed to the beach, pool, gym, trail, or desert, it brings real function with signature Happy Faced style and a little Palm Springs swagger.

SUPER ABSORBENT QUICK-DRY MICROFIBER ANTIMICROBIAL ODOR-RESISTANT COMPACT & LIGHTWEIGHT SAND-RESISTANT 88% RECYCLED POLYESTER HAPPY FACED ORIGINAL
What makes it different

The towel you reach for first and get annoyed about when someone steals it.

Evening in Palm Springs handles chlorinated pools, saltwater, road trips, gym showers, desert weekends, and everyday use without feeling like some flimsy backup option.

  • Super absorbent and quick-drying Absorbs water fast and dries much faster than typical cotton, making it useful for multiple swims and same-day pack-ups.
  • Antimicrobial and odor-resistant Helps resist odor and bacteria so it is less likely to smell like you forgot it in the car after one use.
  • Compact and lightweight Packs down small for beach bags, carry-ons, gym lockers, desert getaways, and road trips.
  • Sand-resistant weave Its smooth microfiber weave holds far less sand and grit than cotton terry, so most loose debris shakes off easily.
  • Recycled and durable construction Made with 88% recycled polyester and built for repeat use, regular washing, travel, and long days outside.
  • Original Happy Faced design Palm Springs-inspired artwork that does not look like every other towel hanging over the chair.

Already convinced? Weird. Efficient. We respect it.

How it feels

More cabana. Less hotel rug.

Smooth, lightweight microfiber with a clean, easy drape that wraps comfortably around your waist, shoulders, or pool chair.

No bulky soggy nonsense. No heavy towel slump. Just something that feels good and dries fast.

Design story

Palm Springs after dark.

Evening in Palm Springs was designed in-house by Happy Faced and inspired by golden hour in the desert—when the air cools, the pool lights come on, and everything feels a little cinematic.

Mid-century lines, warm tones, cold drinks, good playlists, and pool chairs that already know your name.

Questions, Answered

What is the Evening in Palm Springs Sidekick Towel best for?
Beach days, pool lounging, Palm Springs weekends, road trips, gym showers, hot tubs, desert escapes, travel, and everyday use at home.
Does it dry fast?
Yes. Its lightweight microfiber weave dries much faster than a typical cotton towel, making it useful for multiple swims, travel, and putting it back in your bag without carrying a heavy wet towel.
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 on a pool chair or in a tote.

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 lounging, desert getaways, road trips, gym sessions, hot tubs, travel, everyday showers, and Palm Springs weekends.

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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