This Is One of the Most Absorbent Bath Towels I’ve Ever Used — and It’s 20% Off
Some things that I repeat a lot on this site: “I’m a hot sleeper”; “I love linen”; and “I prefer a textured bath towel”. I am a Virgo, and I am nothing if not predicable. Because I write about products and shopping for Apartment Therapy, I’m lucky enough to get to try new products all the time, and I feel especially fortunate when I find a product that genuinely thrills me. It doesn’t happen often, and when it does I immediately tell you all about it—which is why I’m here today, letting you know that I’ve found another textured bath towel that I’ve fallen in love with.
My first foray into waffle weave bath towel territory was Snowe’s Honeycomb Towel, and since then I’ve taken a particular interest in testing out more waffle weave bath products. Because of their construction, waffle weave towels tend to be lighter weight and more absorbent than typical terry cloth towels, plus they’re known to dry quicker. And of course, they’re also more textured, which is a personal preference I haven’t been able to shake. I recently got my paws on Allswell’s Stonewashed Waffle Towels, and let me tell you: They’re a game changer.
When they arrived, I gotta be honest: I felt a little doubtful. This towel looks and feels much more like a throw blanket than a bath towel, with a thicker feel than most waffle weave options. It’s also… really pretty. Thanks to the very on-trend waffle design, pretty color (it comes in white, silver gray, and blush), and fringed ends, this towel could be draped over a bed or sofa and seriously no one would know the difference. When hung up in a bathroom, well, it’s capable of changing the entire vibe of the space. But how well does it work?
Again, first time I tried it out I felt skeptical. Would it be weird to wrap myself in a throw blanket after stepping out of the shower? As it turns out, this towel is just as functional as it is beautiful. I’m not exaggerating when I say that it absorbed water absurdly fast, and when I hung it up it dried in record timing. I was floored! It’s like all the best things about waffle towels combined with all the best things about terry cotton towels. The only downside is that it’s not quite as soft as those extra thick, fluffy towels you’re probably used to, but I will say that it’s much softer than other waffle towels I’ve tried. And personally, I’ll take better absorption and quick drying properties over an ultra soft feel any day.
Allswell is known for its budget-friendly bedding and bath products (I also have their mattress and love it), but their waffle towel is on the expensive end at $25 per towel. Right now though, the brand is running a Presidents Day promo: 20 percent off with code PREZ21 through February 15. If you’d like to go all in on these beauties, you can save by purchasing a bundle: 2 bath towels, 2 hand towels, and 2 washcloths, all for $81 plus an extra 20 percent off right now.