Never use that a damp, musty towel again.

Discover these best quick-dry towels that are perfect for at home or the beach.

Want To Transform Your Outdoor Space into a Calming, Boho-Chic Escape (Um, Yes)?

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Thats where the best quick-dry towels come into play.

Nobody has time to wait around for towels to dry off or to deal withsmelly, bacteria-infested mildew.

Instead, you deserve the absorbency, durability, and convenience of fast-dryingtowels.

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interior designer and founder of Arsight

While plush towels may feel soft against your skin, their dense loops take for-freaking-ever to dry.

Look for lightweight, quick-dry towels made out ofcotton or cotton-blendsstitched in a waffle pattern or other innovative weaves.

This will allow the moisture to evaporate faster.

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Bonus: These luxe textiles will also make your bathroom (andbath time) feel a tad more spa-like.

Below, find our recommendations, including expert picks.

For one, its beloved by interior designerArtem Kropovinsky, founder of New York City-based interior design studioArsight.

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He isnt the only one who loves these towels.

Theyre a fan favoriteand largely because they dry so quickly.

At only 240 GSM, they are the lightest weight option out of the bath towels.

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What a reviewer says:How can I love a towel so much?

This spa-like luxury is unsurpassable.

), and they make ideal hair-wrapping towels, too.

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What a reviewer says:These towels are perfectionthin, light, and super absorbing.

The option from Home Decorators Collection comes with his thumbs up.

What a reviewer says: These [are] the fluffiest, nicest towels I have ever owned.

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They dry quickly and are super soft.

I purchased them for all of the bathrooms in the house and everyone in the family loves them.

Do not hesitate to buy!

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(Our favorite combination for, well, anything.)

Their lightweight, open-weave design dries out quickly after each use, and gets softer with every wash.

Compared to fluffy terry bath towels, theyre about 30 percent lighter and 50 percent less bulky.

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The fact that theyre made out of the softest, smoothest American-grown Supima cotton?

The cherry on top.

What a reviewer says:These towels are just the best.

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They do everything that your regular towel does, but better.

They are soft, lighter, more absorbent, and faster drying.

What a reviewer says:I love these waffle bath towels.

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They are oversized and the texture is great.

They make you feel as though you are at a spa and they look beautiful.

I would purchase these again for myself or as a gift.

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Plus, they dry quicklyboth your body and the towel itself.

With the humidity high, you dont want your damp towels developing mildew or mold.

Theyre usually very warm and its like wrapping yourself in a blanket, he says.

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Not only are they visually pleasing, they are also functional.

Take your pick from 10 colors, with our favorites being Pink Stone and Ocean.

Best part is, theyre made from GOTS-certified organic cotton and ethically produced in fair-trade factories.

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What a reviewer says:I love these towels.

Absorbent, dries quickly, and no unpleasant smells.

The material is soft to the skin.

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Easy to wash and dry.

Whats more, theyre designed for a good cause.

Seriouslyget yourself one of these bad boys.

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What a reviewer says:I love how enormous this towel is!

It is perfect for outside activities!

It dries fast and is really soft.

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I have had mine for almost a year and it is still holding up great!

The best thing is they dry very quickly and dont have that wet towel smell.

Theyre made from a quick-dry material, and they come with a mesh travel pouch.

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They pack down so small, are super lightweight, absorb beautifully, are soft, and dry fast.

Its quick-drying, and stain-, odor-, and sand-resistant, and has a hidden hang loop.

What a reviewer says:This towel is awesome, it is thin and lightweight and a soft material.

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It has a little hook on it to hang it to dry.

When water hits it, it literally beads off which is great.

I like to use it for laying out by the pool and at the beach.

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