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ANGIE SAMBLOTTE SIDEKICK TOWEL

FREE TO BE ME Open heart. No apology. Quick-dry. Packable. Water or land.

The Free to Be Me Sidekick Towel’s made for that rare moment when things stop fighting each other inside you and finally start moving in the same direction.

Lighter. Softer. More honest. Like opening your chest to the air and finding out it doesn’t destroy you—it just makes room. This one carries that kind of energy: vulnerable without being fragile, bright without being fake, and fully at peace with taking up exactly the space it takes up.

SUPER ABSORBENT QUICK-DRY MICROFIBER ANTIMICROBIAL COMPACT & LIGHTWEIGHT TRAVEL-READY SAND-RESISTANT 88% RECYCLED POLYESTER ARTWORK BY ANGIE SAMBLOTTE

More than just something to dry off with.

Free to Be Me carries a softer kind of strength. It’s still a real performance towel — fast-drying, easy to pack, ready for water or land — but the design brings something else with it. A little openness. A little relief. A little reminder that not everything good has to arrive armored.

  • Super absorbent and quick-drying Pulls in water fast and dries quickly so it keeps up with the day instead of dragging behind it.
  • Sand-resistant weave Sand and grit let go easily instead of building a second home in your bag, car, or sheets.
  • Compact and lightweight Easy to stash in beach bags, backpacks, duffels, or whatever else your day is already spilling out of.
  • Antimicrobial and odor-resistant Helps keep funk in check through repeat use, hot days, and imperfect routines.
  • Water or land versatility Built to feel right by the shore, on the trail, at the pool, or anywhere else a better towel would come in handy.
  • Original artist design Angie Samblotte’s artwork brings real feeling to a towel built for repeat use, travel, and long days outside.

Already convinced? Weird. Efficient. We respect it.

Light, open, and easy to be around.

Soft microfiber that feels good on skin after saltwater, showers, lake water, or long hot days outside.

No heavy drag. No damp slump. Just something clean, airy, and useful that doesn’t ask for much while still giving a lot back.

Free to be me.

Artist Angie Samblotte put it this way: ā€œWhen I open my heart and connect with my vision the world radiates an emotional kind of beauty.ā€

That’s the core of this one. Angie described it like feeling like a blooming butterfly — heart wide open, delicate and light, but finally right. Not performative freedom. Not fake positivity. Just that rare honest feeling of finally letting yourself be exactly what you are.

Questions, Answered

What is Free to Be Me best for?
Beach days, pool hangs, trail stops, road trips, lake days, campground mornings, and everyday moments that feel a little better when the gear you brought actually pulls its weight.
Does it dry fast?
Yes. The quick-dry microfiber dries significantly faster than standard cotton, which makes it ideal for repeat use, travel, and all-day movement.
Is it sand-resistant?
Its smooth microfiber weave holds 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.
Water towel or land towel?
Both. Free to Be Me is built to feel equally useful near the water, out on the trail, or anywhere in between.

Specs

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

88% recycled polyester + 12% nylon microfiber

Care

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

Use

Beach, trail, lake, road trips, camping, pool, travel, and everyday shower.

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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