Towels are everyday essentials. Selecting the perfect towel may depend on your lifestyle, preferences and the purpose for which you are looking to buy towels. Towels are available in range of sizes, weight, colors and fabric types. Let’s explore in this blog how these features impact the functionality of towels to suit your needs and some tips for buying towels. 
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Fabric Type – Towels are available in different types of fabric qualities that impact their feel, absorbency and durability. Cotton towels are known for their softness and absorbency. Microfiber Towels are known for their quick drying feature and are lightweight while Bamboo Towels are anti microbial in nature with a silky texture.
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Towel Weight – Towel weight depends on the density of fibers and is measured in GSM (grams per square meter). Towel GSM varies from 300 GSM to 900 GSM. Lightweight towels are quick drying while towels with medium weight towels with GSM between 400-600 GSM are more plush and have greater absorbency. They are ideal to use as bath towels as they have reasonable drying time.
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Towel Size – Towels are available in different sizes like Hand Towels, Face towels and Bath Towels. It is hygienic to use towels of different sizes as per the purpose of their use as smaller towels dry quickly and remain fresh to use frequently for drying hands or face. Hand Towels, Face Towels and Bath Towels are available in sets also so that you can rotate them or use them when going to gym or for travelling.
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Absorbency – Towels with high absorbency soak up moisture quickly. Cotton Towels have good water holding capacity and feel soft on your skin. Microfiber Towels are also highly absorbent and are compact to use in places like gym or travel as they dry quickly.
- Durability – Since towels are used daily they need to be durable and withstand frequent washes. Choose towels based on their construction with properly stitched hems and secured edges. Towels with good density of fibers last longer and remain soft for a longer time.
- Color and Design – Towels are available in wide range of colors and patterns. You can choose vibrant hues or soothing colors based on your personal preferences. Towels enhance the aesthetics if the colors complement the bathroom decor and make it look more stylish.
