I Live Along the Beach, and This Is Softest, Most Absorbent Turkish Towel I’ve Ever Used

I Live Along the Beach, and This Is Softest, Most Absorbent Turkish Towel I’ve Ever Used

by | Jun 20, 2022 | Design Inspiration, Style

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I’ll admit, it took me longer than it should have to jump onto the Turkish beach towel bandwagon — especially considering I live at the beach! I didn’t see the need to buy anything new when my trusty terrycloth towels worked just fine. Wow, was I wrong! When I finally adopted this new (to me) technology and realized how much lighter, slimmer, and chicer it was, I was a total convert. I have since opened myself to all sorts of towel possibilities, and my latest find is the hands-down frontrunner for my favorite. Every time (literally every time) I pull my FiveADRIFT Beach Towel out of my beach bag, I get tons of oohs and aahs from my friends, and we spend the next few minutes talking about how fabulous it is.

I fell in love with this beauty the moment I laid eyes on it online. With a sun-bleached, beach-inspired color palette, it exudes a laid-back vibe that immediately brings to mind surf spots like San Diego and Hawaii. I went with S. Pacific Ocean Boho Surf — a mix of stripes in rusty orange and aqua blue — but the other three styles are equally easy on the eyes. Ropy tassels on either end give it that extra dash of boho appeal, and it’s lightweight enough to throw in your beach bag or even your luggage without the bulk of a terrycloth towel. Yet even with such a slim profile, it’s spans a generous 65″ x 36″, so you can spread yourself out on the sand for a nap or wrap it around you when that welcome afternoon sunshower passes through.

And when you do get wet, whether after the rain or a dip in the ocean, you won’t stay that way for long. FiveADRIFT’s towel is made from HempCORE, a blend of hemp and cotton that absorbs three times as much water as the average towel. I’ve used towels that claim to get more absorbent with every wash, but this one actually does! Sure, the $49 price tag seemed high at first — especially given that my usual Turkish towels are six for $60 on Amazon — but I love the fact that, unlike most towels on the market, these contain zero microfibers or plastics that will seep into the water and harm the planet. I can also happily confirm that this FiveADRIFT gem is the softest towel I’ve ever used, and it just gets softer with every wash.

In the past, whether I’ve used terrycloth or Turkish towels, I’ve always ended up with a pile of sand at the bottom of the washing machine. It’s one of the hazards of spending time at the beach, right? Wrong! The geniuses at FiveADRIFT crafted HempCORE to be sand resistant, so you can leave the beach at the beach where it belongs instead of bringing it home with you. A towel that is kinder to my laundry appliances? Now that’s a benefit I didn’t expect. ($49 is looking a bit more reasonable, huh?)

I prefer to spend my money on brands that align with my values, which is why I was drawn to FiveADRIFT in the first place. The company donates 100 percent (!!) of its profits to ridding the sea of the 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic that litter it. In fact, each towel purchased equates to 75 plastic bottles being removed from our oceans. ($49? A bargain!)

So get ready for a stylish, sustainably minded summer! Whether you’re headed for the beach or the pool — or perhaps a little of both — I have a feeling that this FiveADRIFT Beach Towel is about to become your favorite, too.

Rifle Paper Co. Just Launched the Most Gorgeous Beach Towels for Summer

Rifle Paper Co. Just Launched the Most Gorgeous Beach Towels for Summer

by | Jun 6, 2022 | Design Inspiration, Style

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If you frequent Apartment Therapy’s website (or social media presence!), then you know, we are huge fans of Rifle Paper Co. It’s the thoughtful, hand-painted feel and colorful one-of-a-kind details that keep us coming back to the site for everything from area rugs to jigsaw puzzles. Whether we are seeking out the perfect gift or looking to adorn our spaces with a bit of bespoke flair, this etailer has a little something for every shopping occasion. And now, Rifle is populating the poolside space with an exciting launch: The Getaway Collection. The one item in the collection we consider a non-negotiable purchase? Their beach towels.

As the summer pulls us to nearby bodies of water — or sun-filled fire escapes at the very least! — there’s nothing like showing up for warm weather activities equipped with a stylish accoutrement. And the best way to achieve said style amidst the sweaty, salty sunburns: A beach towel. Rifle’s are thin enough to dry quickly, soft enough to happily doze on top of, and made with 100 percent high-quality cotton velour. In other words, these bad boys are made to last and they’ll look (and feel!) good while doing it.

These eye-catchers are available in three unique patterns for every style of beach-goer: Bramble, Pomegranate, and Garden Party (a classic Rifle Paper Co. pattern). For wrapping up the kiddos in or for laying out on with an ice cold glass of white wine (in a Rifle Paper Co. insulated tumbler, naturally) these towels are the perfect replacement to the sun-bleached, tattered ones currently inhabiting your closet.

Ideal for, of course, the pool or beach, the gorgeous multitaskers would also serve you well for an afternoon picnic in the park or an after-dinner dip in the jacuzzi… these towels will be your new go-to for any activity. In fact, this newest Rifle invention is so sweet on the eyes, we believe they’re bound for more than just outdoor use! Imagine how the subtle blue swirls and bright red border of the Pomegranate Towel would look hanging on your bathroom wall.

No matter how you do plan to use these stylin’ swaths of terrycloth, one thing’s for certain: All eyes will be on you, or, more specifically, on your towel. And while you’re at it, you should probably check out the rest of the Getaway Collection. Who knows — maybe you’ll find a matching mesh tote or even a pair of snazzy sandals!