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A microfibre towel is a technologically advanced and practical towel that is becoming increasingly popular among both swimmers and everyday people in Ireland. But what exactly makes these towels so clever and popular, and where can you buy them?
👆 Click on each model to jump down to the section where we review each one in detail.
Arena Microfibre Towel - Smart Plus Pool 
Best microfibre towel for travelling 
Arena Microfibre Towel Halo - Pink 
Best beach towel 
If you need a microfibre towel for travelling, you should choose the Watery Nebraska Microfibre Towel. Measuring 160×80 centimetres, it is ideal as a lounger mat by the pool or on the beach, while also being more than large enough to wrap around yourself.
The Watery Nebraska Microfibre Towel is not strictly a traditional microfibre towel in the truest sense. It is made of 80% polyester and 20% polyamide. Best of all, it is predominantly made from recycled materials! Aside from being lightweight and quick-drying, it is therefore also an exceptionally sustainable towel.
One of the things that makes the Watery Nebraska Microfibre the best choice for travelling is that it is quick-drying and sand-resistant. So when you are lying on the beach and get heaps of sand on your towel, simply give it a shake and the sand falls right off.
And it really works! What’s more, the towel leaves no marks on your skin even after lying on it for hours—which is another great perk.
Despite not being a traditional microfibre towel in the strict sense, you get exactly the same great qualities. It is lightweight and dries super quickly.
Considering its generous size, this quick-drying towel is simply the ultimate travel towel.
The Watery Nebraska Microfibre Towel is available in 8 different colours.
“I bought 4 Nebraska towels from Watery for my whole family. They live up to every promise: quick-drying, sand-repellent, and great at absorbing water. They were perfect for our tour around Thailand, and I expect them to last for many trips to come. Highly recommended.” – (Mette L.)
“It takes up no space at all 👍 – Absolutely brilliant towel, takes up virtually nothing in the suitcase and absorbs so well it’ll dry you right out.” – (Bo H.)
If you need your microfibre towel for sports, the Arena Halo microfibre towel is the best choice. With its 145×90 centimetre dimensions, it matches the size of a standard bath towel.
And with its light weight and ability to dry quickly without soaking up unnecessary amounts of water, it is easy to carry in your sports bag – both before and after a shower.
The Arena Halo microfibre towel was developed by the swimwear and gear brand Arena. This means special attention has been paid to the specific needs of swimmers: namely that it should be at least the same size as a regular towel while remaining both lightweight and fast-drying.
And it is precisely these qualities that lead many swimmers to highlight it as one of the most functional sports towels around. It is large enough to dry your entire body, and after use, it is typically only the surface that feels wet – so it still weighs practically nothing.
Swimmers are among the athletes with the highest demands for their towels. That’s why it is also a solid choice for anyone engaged in any other sport.
“Another great towel for the collection. They just make swimming life so much easier compared to regular towels” – (Zarajane n.)
“Perfect for swim meets and training, easy to carry along.” (Betina j.)
the trip, just without having to fight over the towels.
Still crafted from 88% recycled polyester from collected plastic bottles, quick-drying, compact, sand-repellent, odourless and antibacterial, but in a new minimalist Nordic design, here in dark blue. Comes with a matching mesh bag that can be reused again and again.
Over 30,000 water lovers all around the world are already enjoying the unique features of Nebraska Microfibre Towels. Most of them have previously dealt with frustrating issues with typical towels, such as:
These are precisely the kind of everyday frustrations that we experienced firsthand, and which we can now confidently say are solved with our Nebraska Microfibre Towel — all while boasting a sleek Nordic design.
“Extremely satisfied, great size and works really well on the beach” – (Sabine S.)
“Super soft and dries quickly” – (Pia)
If you simply need a smaller towel for sports or travel, I definitely recommend the Arena microfibre towel – Smart Plus Pool. Measuring 150×90 centimetres, it takes up very little space and is just large enough to dry your whole body.
Arena Smart Plus Pool is a smaller version of my sports recommendation, Arena Halo. So you get both a very low weight and a super absorbent microfibre towel. Just smaller.
Its compact size makes the towel easier to carry in a small gym bag or a swim mesh bag if you are a swimmer. For example, it is great for quickly wiping off sweat before you head to the shower.
At the same time, the size means it won’t take up much room in a suitcase. So if space is tight in your luggage when travelling, the Arena Haiti is also an obvious choice.
Functionally, the Arena Smart Plus Pool does not differ noticeably from the Arena Halo – apart from the size. That makes it an ideal choice if you are looking for a compact microfibre towel that weighs very little and dries fast.
“Sturdier than the very cheap microfibre towels and very absorbent.” – (Cortexpower.de)
And let’s kick off the info section with the first point: why microfibre towels are so popular, both at the swimming pool and on your travels. Because even though a towel might seem like just a towel, that’s not quite the case.
A microfibre towel is both much lighter and dries much faster than a traditional cotton towel. Being lighter is brilliant when you’re travelling and trying to pack as much as possible into your luggage without exceeding your weight allowance.
And since a microfibre towel dries faster, it’s also ideal for the beach, by the hotel pool, or at the swimming pool. Because it dries so quickly, you won’t have to lug around a heavy, soaking-wet towel in your bag.
A microfibre towel is also ideal as a beach blanket, as it is lovely and soft.
The features and benefits of a quick-drying microfibre towel are unmistakable. It is simply both easier and more practical to take along on holiday or to the swimming pool.
And its quick-drying properties come down to the fact that a microfibre towel tends to sweep water off your skin rather than just absorbing it. Absorbing water and drying you off that way is what a standard towel does.
But when you sweep the water off yourself with a microfibre towel instead, you get dry faster and avoid carrying a drenched, heavy towel in your bag afterwards.
Microfibre towels can now be bought in countless different shops. We recommend buying your towel from us at Watery, where you’ll find high-quality models from the most renowned brands.
Our range consists of some of the most popular and sought-after microfibre towels on the market. And with fast delivery, you can quickly have your towel in your hands after ordering.
Our high TrustScore on Trustpilot is a testament to our great customer satisfaction – and we take pride in delivering quickly and safely.
That is why Watery is the obvious place to buy your next microfibre towel.
