10 Places You'll Use A Microfibre Towel (That Aren't The Beach)

A microfibre beach towel is an excellent piece of kit for any beach-lover to own. But once you own one, you'll find yourself using it for a lot more than just that.

They're lightweight, incredibly absorbent, and dry in a fraction of the time of a cotton towel, so microfibre towels are surprisingly useful in everyday life. Here are 10 ways you will use a microfibre towel after purchasing one, none of which include using it at the beach.

After working out, nobody likes to take a large, wet towel back home. A microfibre towel dries much faster than a regular cotton towel. It also takes very little space in your gym bag and won’t make all of your other belongings feel like they’ve gotten wet too.

Dogs shake water everywhere after walking through mud and getting wet in the rain - any dog owner will have it happen more than once. Using an absorbent microfibre towel helps to dry your dog quicker and gets rid of excess moisture. Additionally, it dries extremely fast after being used, so it’s ready for the next time you take your dog out in the rain.

Triathletes love using microfibre towels because they are small enough to fit into their bags, they dry fast between events, and they are perfect for transition zones. They are similarly useful for runners, cyclists on long trips, and athletes competing in endurance sports.

A towel that dries in under 24 hours, can fit comfortably into your backpack, and remains relatively dry inside of your tent is worth its weight in gold. Extra points if you can use it as extra cushioning for your seating while waiting for your favourite artist to perform.

Space is always at a premium when you’re camping. Instead of stuffing a big, wet towel in your backpack or trunk of your car, a microfibre towel provides all of the absorbency you need without adding bulk to either. If you’re showering at the campsite or if you accidentally got rained on, this is a no-brainer.

As an experience, wild swimming in lakes, rivers, or the ocean has no equal. But the downside? Standing around freezing while trying to dry off with a standard cotton towel. Quick absorption of water and rapid drying are ideal qualities in a towel for wild swimmers who are constantly on the move.

You can quickly lose storage space when travelling on wheels. Towels that are oversized and wet can fill the cupboards of your motorhome/campervan, while the humidity left behind by wet towels can create a clammy atmosphere in your living area. Microfibre towels solve these issues by folding down tightly and drying quickly between uses.

Whatever type of fitness class you participate in - yoga, pilates, spin or anything else - you’ll want a towel on hand to remove sweat or lay over equipment that everyone shares. With its compact design, the microfibre towel fits neatly into your bag, dries fast between sessions, and is simple to clean after an especially intense workout.

You never know when you might require a towel. Unforeseen situations where you’ll need a towel on hand are aplenty - rain, mud, and wiping a fogged-up windscreen just to name a few. A microfibre towel’s utility makes it a very valuable thing to have on hand as much as you can.

Whether you’re staying in a hostel, visiting a spa, hanging out with friends, or taking a sudden getaway to the city, a portable microfibre towel is one of those travel accessories that consumes virtually no space but will frequently prove extremely valuable.

You can check out our collection of Microfibre Towels that we have available for purchase from the Red Equipment store today. If you have any questions, we’re more than happy to help. Simply reach out to the team for advice today.