Imagine you’re at the beach, pool, or lake, and there’s something warm and dry ready to be wrapped around you as you step out of the water. Most people use a regular towel, but towelling robes for swimming are becoming more popular these days. Read on to see how both options compare to each other so you know which one to pack, whether as a casual swimmer or a parent juggling beach bags.
What are regular towels?
These are pieces of fabric, usually made from cotton or microfibre, used for drying the body. While they typically come in a rectangular shape, some are round or square to double as mats when lounging on the sand or getting a tan. They vary in sizes, with beach towels larger than what you’d use at home.
What are towelling robes?
These are garments, usually made from cotton or bamboo, used for drying the body but in a robe form. They have hoods and sleeves since they are meant to be worn as clothing. They are designed to be worn over your swimwear and fit more securely over the body than a typical bath towel.
What are key factors when choosing between the two?
- Coverage and warmth– Towels are more likely to fall off or leave some parts exposed, while robes keep your whole body warm, especially after early morning swims or at windy beaches.
- Ease of use– Towels require you to adjust their lengths or hold onto them to keep them from falling, while robes need you to put your arms through the sleeves and then zip up the front.
- Changing in public– Towels need you to juggle the corners while you’re changing, while robes can double as a cover, which is handy when you’re at a public beach, pool, or club.
- Comfortand safety – Towels can only let you dry one kid at a time, while robes are better for swimming pool safety and teaching independence since older kids can use them on their own.
- Drying and absorbency– Both towels and robes are often made with the same types of fabrics, but robes have more surface area, so they can dry more parts of the body quicker.
As you can see, towelling robes have an edge over your typical bath or beach towels. Even if you are staying at home, if you want to upgrade your backyard pool experience and make yourself feel like you’re at a resort or hotel, adding a robe from us at Terry Rich can already make a huge difference. Have a look at our selection of robes for men, women, and children, with some at discounted prices.
