Soft, lightweight Turkish towels for bathrooms and beach trips
Turkish towels offer a softness and portability. (Amazon/)After using a Turkish towel, also known as a pestemal or fouta, you’ll never want to go back to your bulky, traditional bathroom towel. They’re flat woven with Turkish cotton, which means they’re super lightweight, extremely portable—great for throwing into a tote bag or backpack—and quick to dry, which is a huge bonus for avoiding mildew. And don’t be fooled by their slender profile, thanks to long cotton fibers, these towels are super absorbent. Best of all, they become softer with every wash.Here are some of our favorite Turkish towels.As soft as a blanket. (Amazon/)These 100 percent cotton Turkish towels come in every color you could imagine, and are deeply absorbent despite packing down to a small size. They even come pre-washed for increased softness. The five stripe design was inspired by the owner’s cat, and is meant to signify her claws.For lounging...