Awesome Towels

Nomadix celebrates America’s National Parks and monuments with their “Only Towel You Need.” The towel holds up to four times its weight in water yet dries four times faster than regular cotton terry towels. The outdoor-friendly towel resists sand and pet hair, too. It measures 72.5″ L x 30″ W and is made from 90% post-consumer recycled polyester.

This set of three cotton dish towels adds a bit of color and nature to your kitchen. It’s just that these fine feathered friends have a bad attitude, and if you took a second to read what they’re saying, they’re over it. Sayings include “See You in Hell,” “Everything Popular is Wrong,” and “Hell Is Other People.”

Stuart Gardiner Design makes a variety of informative kitchen towels, including this duo which help you decide what wine to pair with dinner. Simply pick the red or white wine towel, select your foods, and the grid will tell you what wine styles work and what won’t. They also make a beer pairing towel.

These modern bath towels incorporate a specially engineered textile inspired by NASA technology. Made from an ultrafine cotton/polymer matrix weave called XPLORE 11, Apollo towels are designed to maximize absorbency, softness, and durability. They also dry up to 5x faster than traditional towels and resist odors.

Made in Japan, the Goshi is a scrubby shower towel woven from a combination of lathering and exfoliating threads. It helps to wash away dirt, oil, and dead skin, keeping you cleaner than you’ve ever felt. It’s made from a long-lasting 100% recyclable nylon. Discounted multi-packs available direct from Goshi.

Add a bit of levity to your kitchen with this cheeky towel from Twisted Wares. It provides the sage cooking advice “When in Doubt, Pull It Out,” which you can interpret in whatever way you prefer. The 26″ x 26″ towel is made from 100% cotton and comes with a built-in strap that keeps it from falling. More punny kitchen gifts here.

Illustrator Ponkichi proposed a new currency design for Japan – a 1000 yen note featuring a shiba inu dog. While we doubt the Japanese treasury has a sense of whimsy, you’ll can buy the image on wallets and other accessories from Space Factory or Amazon Japan. The 2,000 yen design ensures cat lovers don’t feel left out.

Towel Tech towels are made from eco-friendly TENCEL eucalyptus fabric. They have a removable magnet so you can hang them instead of leaving them on the floor. They also have a mesh pocket, and are color-coded so you know which side to use to wipe what.

Do yourself a favor and grab a few of these snarky towels from Blue Q. These screen printed workhorses are made of 100% thirsty cotton and will make you laugh every time. They make a terrific hostess/housewarming gift too.

Onsen bath towels have a unique waffle pattern weave. Combine that with premium Supima cotton and you get a towel that’s lighter, more breathable, and dries significantly quicker than other towels.

Poler’s oversized wearable towel is the perfect companion for surfers, swimmers and other beach bums. Made in collaboration with Pendleton, the Towel Poncho sports the wool expert’s iconic Crater Lake pattern.

Matador’s microfiber towels are incredibly lightweight and come with a loop for hanging and a silicone case that has a built-in keyloop. They absorb up to 2.3x their weight and have anti-microbial coating. Available as a 15″x 15″ hand towel or a  47″x 24″ shower towel.

This workout towel doesn’t just have an extra letter. It also has color coded sides so you know which wiped what, a 4″x 15″ pocket with a touchscreen-friendly mesh, a sleeve to secure it over gym equipment and a discreet magnetic clip for hanging.