The new Dry Soft microfiber towel is an ultra-absorbent, lightweight, compact and fast-drying towel that will not add any bulk or weight to your swimming bag. This super soft towel does not lose its pleasant feel after drying and washing. This towel is a perfect choice for the pool, gym or beach.

What is microfibre?

Microfibre is a type of yarn with a thickness below 10 micrometres (1μm = 1/1000mm, 0,001 mm) made out of nylon and polyester. In towels, it is typically 80% polyester and 20% polyamide (nylon). Microfibre is characterised by star-shaped threads, in which a nylon core is surrounded by polyester structures. Thanks to such a build of microfibre threads, this material is exceptionally absorbent.

Advantages of microfibre towels:

A quick-dry microfibre towel can absorb up to 7 times more moisture than its original weight (and 3 times more moisture than a similar cotton towel). Thanks to capillary forces, microfiber seems to literally suck up moisture. Due to that, the skin surface will be dry even after a single wipe with a microfibre towel. Even a small towel (50x100cm) is enough to wipe dry an average-sized adult.

Because the microfibre yarn is 30 times finer than that of cotton, the spacing between every fibre is much greater, which gives the material its lightness and flexibility. It also increases the amount of air flowing through the material, which in turn allows the microfibre to dry rapidly (hence the name: quick-dry towel). Due to that, the growth of bacteria or mould is prevented giving microfibre its hypoallergenic and antibacterial properties.