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Before I bought my latest batch of towels I did a ton of research into the pros and cons of Turkish towels as the information I found online seemed too good to be true, it seems as though there were literally no disadvantages to using them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The pros of Turkish towels are that they are lightweight, super-fast drying, beautifully colourful, durable and long-lasting to name a few. The cons of Turkish towels are that they are not as fluffy as regular towels, in some cases more expensive as well as the fringe not being liked by all.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a quick lookup, I’ve included a table below with the most common benefits of Turkish towels as well as the most common drawbacks of Turkish Towels. If you like to know more then I’ve included a more detailed description further down the page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advantages of Turkish Towels<\/th>Disadvantages of Turkish Towels<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Lightweight Design<\/td>Can be more expensive<\/td><\/tr>
Incredibly Absorbent<\/td>Fringe is not liked by all<\/td><\/tr>
Quick Drying<\/td>Not as fluffy as regular towels<\/td><\/tr>
Colourful Designs<\/td>You shouldn’t use fabric softener<\/td><\/tr>
Eco Friendly<\/td>Can shrink slightly after first use<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
Advantages & Disadvatages of Turkish Towels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Advantages of Turkish Towels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Lightweight Design<\/h3>\n\n\n\nTurkish Towels<\/a> are made from long fibres that are tightly woven and this is what makes these towels both thin and extremely lightweight. When you first pick up one of these towels you’ll be really surprised at how light it is and even when the towel is wet it’s still very light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being incredibly lightweight makes these towels ideal for use whilst exercising, working out or taking regular swim classes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another advantage is they fold up so small making them easy to fit into the smallest of gym bags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travelling is where these towels really come into their own. If you are anything like me when I go on vacation I end up using up a lot of luggage space and weight just on beach towels. Being a family of 5, previous holidays have felt that I needed a separate luggage case just for towels! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But no longer, after purchasing 5 Turkish towels for the family I managed to save kgs in weight and a large amount of space which can now be used for extra shoes! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Incredibly Absorbent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so here is the really interesting part. Before buying my first Turkish towel I had a misconception that the fluffier or thicker a towel was the more absorbent it was.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well with these types of towels, this myth can be well and truly busted!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I still find it amazing how such a thin towel can be so absorbent but when you use one you’ll see exactly what I mean. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you dry your body after a bath or a swim the towel just wicks away the water and moisture in just one motion leaving your skin soft and most importantly super dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Turkish Towels – Great for Hair<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

3. Quick Drying<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is another amazing benefit of using Turkish towels. Because they are super thin they dry extremely fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This seems quite counterintuitive as the towels are so absorbent and take in so much water you would think that they would hold all that water and it would take a long time to dry. But this is not the case which, as already mentioned, makes them ideal for travelling, exercise and outdoor living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Colourful Designs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I just love all the colourful designs of Turkish towels. If you are looking to replace your bathroom towels then no matter what colour your home decor is you’ll definitely find suitable coloured towels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Turkish Towels – Colourful Designs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Towels generally come in either a solid colour or as a pattern with the patterns being my personal favourite. The Turkish design really does come through in the subtle strips and diamond designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Handy Tip: When buying towels for the family buy 5 different designs so that everyone knows which towel is theirs! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Eco Friendly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When we think about a towel being eco-friendly we must consider what it’s made from, what is involved to care for the item and also how long it lasts and the potential for reuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many of the Turkish towels that you can purchase are made from sustainable cotton and do not contain toxic or hazardous chemicals. Look on the packaging or description to make sure the cotton used to make the towel is OEKO Tex Standard 100 certified. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In terms of caring for Turkish towels, because they dry so fast you actually need to wash them less, it’s not wise to use fabric softener and avoiding the tumble dryer is also a must. With this in mind caring for Turkish towels vs regular towels is much more eco-friendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you care for your towels in the right way they really could last a lifetime. I’ve read reviews and comments all across the internet from people confirming how durable they are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if you get to the point where you’d like to replace your towels, because of all the advantages they make great DIY or crafting towels. The likelihood is that they will never make it to landfill.<\/p>\n\n\n\t

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