IKEA Just Dropped a New Version of This $4 Favorite With 3,577 5-Star Reviews

published Aug 5, 2025

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Can a hand towel really be that good? According to those who have purchased the IKEA VÅGSJÖN hand towel, the answer is yes. Yes, it can. And there’s a brand-new VÅGSJÖN towel color available that’s perfect for the tail end of summer. It’s a soft, light-toned green that screams lush greenery, mint chocolate chip ice cream, and dune grass at the beach.

Grab a few of these new VÅGSJÖN towels now to use them for the rest of the summer and then work them into your fall decor. How great would these go with rusty oranges, muted reds, and darker greens?

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VÅGSJÖN Hand towel

$4 at IKEA

What Is the IKEA VÅGSJÖN?

IKEA’s VÅGSJÖN hand towels are so great because they’re made with a medium-thick 100% terry cotton. That means they’re superabsorbent and will continue to get softer and absorbent the more you use and wash them, according to IKEA’s website. Conveniently, each towel features a loop at one end so you can hang them on a hook next to your sink, and the bottom edge has a ribbed texture that wicks away moisture and leaves your hands feeling so soft.

Why We’re into It

The VÅGSJÖN towels already come in a fun array of vibrant colors like bright blue, hot pink, golden yellow, and orange red, as well as some more neutral tones, so this light green is a fun addition to the well-loved and-reviewed lineup.

“This towel is wonderful!” one of the hundreds of five-star reviewers wrote about the VÅGSJÖN towel. “It is not too thick (making it hard to dry in our damp climate), and it absorbs well. I love the hanging loop!”

Another person said, “These towels are efficient in their main task — drying people — but they also dry quickly on the rack or hook, eliminating musky odors and mold.”

If you don’t have an IKEA nearby or the color you’re interested in is sold out online, consider checking out this set of hand towels from Target, which comes in a matching light green. The lattice details are so charming, and the pile of the terry cotton is a bit thicker than the IKEA version. You can get a pack of six for just under $38 right now.