Home Log in or Register

Message Forums

Welcome Guest

Reception - All Forums

Camping and Caravanning Equipment

Topic: Microfibre towels

Page: 1 2

Mrs mouse

via mobile 10/6/2024 at 6:56pm
Location: Devon
Outfit: Lunar Ariva

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 04/5/2015

Silver Member

Forum Posts: 141

Site Reviews Total:	22

Site Reviews 2024:	4
Site Reviews 2023:	3
Site Reviews 2022:	2
Site Reviews 2021:	1
Site Reviews 2020:	1
Site Reviews 2019:	2
Site Reviews 2018:	2

Site Nights 2024:	26
Site Nights 2023:	24
Site Nights 2022:	6
Site Nights 2021:	5
Site Nights 2020:	9
Site Nights 2019:	12
Site Nights 2018:	2

Hi, has anyone bought microfibre beach/shower towels and have any opinions on which are the best at drying yourselves, washing them etc.? Some are quite expensive so don't want to spend a fortune if they're not actually that good and if cheaper ones do as good a job.
Thinking it would reduce weight in our caravan instead of taking a swimming towel, shower towel, beach towel each.

-------------
Linda

2017
May - 3 nights Yeatheridge.
May - 5 nights Mill Park, Ilfracombe
July - 6 nights not sure where yet
August - 2 weeks Croatia, Camp Lanterna.
2018
May - 3 night Yeatheridge campsite
May half term - 6 nights Cornwall
July - 1 week Cotswolds
August - 2 weeks Vendee.

Monty15

10/6/2024 at 7:16pm
Location: London
Outfit: Lunar Cosmos 524

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 17/9/2015

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 2328

Site Reviews Total:	1

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	1
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	6
Site Nights 2018:	0

Can't do a comparison comment, as never tried others, but bought some (bath towel size, in a stow bag) cheapies from Lidl/Aldi (can't remember which!) a while back, carry one in my backpack when hiking 'cos it's light and small enough to stuff in a corner, and use one in the caravan for the shower as they dry out in no time at all, so no soggy terry towels hanging around getting 'whiffy' whilst taking two days to dry! ... and other one is a 'spare' for whatever purpose is most worthy.

Really quite impressed with them. You have to pat yourself dry with them rather than wipe, but seemingly pretty effective. Generally find Lidl/Aldi stuff is of a quality beyond it's price, so wouldn't necessarily endorse any old budget one!

saxo1

10/6/2024 at 7:30pm
Location: None Entered
Outfit: None Entered

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 29/10/2005

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 4485

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

I bought some highly recommended ones a few years ago and I used them for cleaning the car and the dog!
I could get dryer running around!
saxo1

Mrs. Bonce

via mobile 10/6/2024 at 7:34pm
Location: Luton (no jokes plea
Outfit: Coachman and Hyundai

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 05/6/2006

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 12698

Site Reviews Total:	384

Site Reviews 2024:	21
Site Reviews 2023:	26
Site Reviews 2022:	37
Site Reviews 2021:	26
Site Reviews 2020:	11
Site Reviews 2019:	30
Site Reviews 2018:	31

Site Nights 2024:	102
Site Nights 2023:	119
Site Nights 2022:	154
Site Nights 2021:	140
Site Nights 2020:	63
Site Nights 2019:	132
Site Nights 2018:	134

Same as Monty, no problem with them.

Mrs mouse

via mobile 10/6/2024 at 8:04pm
Location: Devon
Outfit: Lunar Ariva

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 04/5/2015

Silver Member

Forum Posts: 141

Site Reviews Total:	22

Site Reviews 2024:	4
Site Reviews 2023:	3
Site Reviews 2022:	2
Site Reviews 2021:	1
Site Reviews 2020:	1
Site Reviews 2019:	2
Site Reviews 2018:	2

Site Nights 2024:	26
Site Nights 2023:	24
Site Nights 2022:	6
Site Nights 2021:	5
Site Nights 2020:	9
Site Nights 2019:	12
Site Nights 2018:	2

Brilliant...think I'll keep an eye on Lidl/Aldi and see if they come up for sale first. Might try them as beach towels first and see how we get on with them. Thanks for the replies.

-------------
Linda

2017
May - 3 nights Yeatheridge.
May - 5 nights Mill Park, Ilfracombe
July - 6 nights not sure where yet
August - 2 weeks Croatia, Camp Lanterna.
2018
May - 3 night Yeatheridge campsite
May half term - 6 nights Cornwall
July - 1 week Cotswolds
August - 2 weeks Vendee.

gari

10/6/2024 at 9:24pm
Location: None Entered
Outfit: Trigano 340 Air 4

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 08/5/2013

Gold Member

Forum Posts: 259

Site Reviews Total:	12

Site Reviews 2024:	1
Site Reviews 2023:	5
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	1
Site Reviews 2020:	1
Site Reviews 2019:	1
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	4
Site Nights 2023:	19
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	2
Site Nights 2020:	5
Site Nights 2019:	7
Site Nights 2018:	0

Quote: Originally posted by Mrs mouse on 10/6/2024
Brilliant...think I'll keep an eye on Lidl/Aldi and see if they come up for sale first. Might try them as beach towels first and see how we get on with them. Thanks for the replies.

Try Mountain Warehouse but wait until there is 20% off code (or use caravan club membership for discount if you are a member). They work surprisingly well and dry fairly quickly.

blueexpo97

10/6/2024 at 11:59pm
Location:
Outfit:

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 07/2/2009

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 9847

Site Reviews Total:	24

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	1
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	2
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Have used Lifeventure for years, great towels.

-------------
XVI yes?

As well is two words!
How does a sage know everything about everything? or does he? or does he just think he does?
Remember, if you buy something you bought it, not brought it.

JLines

via mobile 11/6/2024 at 7:25am
Location: None Entered
Outfit: None Entered

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 02/9/2019

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 61

Site Reviews Total:	9

Site Reviews 2024:	2
Site Reviews 2023:	4
Site Reviews 2022:	1
Site Reviews 2021:	2
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	7
Site Nights 2023:	18
Site Nights 2022:	2
Site Nights 2021:	10
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

I've tried different ones over years in YHAs and camping. My favourites are from Decathlon, they do a fluffy bath sheet size for £12.99. It dries well and has lasted years.
Loop pile ones like mountain warehouse are also good but the largest is bath towel size. Personally I'm not keen on the smooth ones but they're good if you want very compact and light, I have a small one for drying feet after a paddle when walking.

Whatever type you choose do not use fabric conditioner, it puts a coating on the fibres which stop them working.

Pterodactyl

via mobile 11/6/2024 at 8:10am
Location: None Entered
Outfit: None Entered

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 01/9/2014

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 82

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Another vote for Mountain Warehouse microfibre towels here, found them very good and they're for sale all year round, unlike Aldi/Lidl when you just have to be lucky.
As Gari says above, you can often get 20%off codes, if you don't qualify for a C&MC discount.

Fiona W

via mobile 11/6/2024 at 8:47am
Location: Ayrshire
Outfit: Auto-Sleeper MHs

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 10/4/2007

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 5144
Tent Reviews: 1

Site Reviews Total:	234

Site Reviews 2024:	18
Site Reviews 2023:	8
Site Reviews 2022:	12
Site Reviews 2021:	10
Site Reviews 2020:	4
Site Reviews 2019:	9
Site Reviews 2018:	18

Site Nights 2024:	37
Site Nights 2023:	25
Site Nights 2022:	32
Site Nights 2021:	25
Site Nights 2020:	20
Site Nights 2019:	28
Site Nights 2018:	30

I don’t use or wear microfibres: washing them releases tiny bits of plastic into the water & ultimately into the food chain. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20230103-how-plastic-is-getting-into-our-food
My lifestyle choice, evidence based. There are ways to reduce the pollution at the washing machine, but it’s not easy.

-------------
2024 = 20 sites / 41 nights. 2023 = 9/23. 2022 = 13/35. 2021 = 11/29. 2020 = 4/20. 2019 = 13/35. 2018 = 20/33. 2017 = 10/22. 2016 = 19/33. 2015 = 15 sites / 27 nights. Didn't count 1976 to 2014.

mjnewton

11/6/2024 at 9:57am
Location: Wiltshire
Outfit: Outwell Montana 6P

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 14/5/2008

Silver Member

Forum Posts: 111

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

We've got some of Aldi's microfibre towels and whilst they don't have the 'luxury' feeling of our cotton bath towels at home (and as Monty says that require a different method to dry you) the benefits in terms of them drying out themselves so quickly is a massive plus when on holiday. I hadn't considered the weight aspect but, yes, I suppose that too is a plus.

dk168

11/6/2024 at 5:26pm
Location: Devizes Wiltshire
Outfit: MWB VW Crafter PVC

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 19/6/2009

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 9596
Tent Reviews: 6

Site Reviews Total:	56

Site Reviews 2024:	9
Site Reviews 2023:	9
Site Reviews 2022:	8
Site Reviews 2021:	9
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	45
Site Nights 2023:	47
Site Nights 2022:	46
Site Nights 2021:	34
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

I prefer the ones that are smooth to touch and not loop-piled ones like normal towels, if you know what I mean, as I found the former absorbs water better using the pat-dry method.

I bought my first one years ago from Mountain Warehouse when it was on sale.

The latest ones were from Amazon purchased in 2021 when I had my van, however, the brand "Giwil" does not appear to be available anymore except of large size in blue only when I looked.

They pack down small and dry very quickly - I hang mine up on a hanging in the van's bathroom and it dries in no time at all.

Highly recommended.

DK

-------------
* Apple The Campervan - A Van For Work, Rest And Play! *
- 2025 - inc. FR & DE
- 2024 - 10/56 inc. FR & NL
- 2023 - 48 inc. FR
- 2022 - 49
- 2021 - 34
* Ex-tenter & solo female camper *
* Treat life events like a dog: If you can't eat it, play with it, or hump it, p1$$ on it and walk away! *

bridgeywidge

12/6/2024 at 10:09pm
Location: North Herts
Outfit: Monterey4 Cabanon E

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 20/8/2007

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 3348
Tent Reviews: 9

Site Reviews Total:	27

Site Reviews 2024:	1
Site Reviews 2023:	1
Site Reviews 2022:	2
Site Reviews 2021:	1
Site Reviews 2020:	1
Site Reviews 2019:	1
Site Reviews 2018:	2

Site Nights 2024:	4
Site Nights 2023:	2
Site Nights 2022:	6
Site Nights 2021:	5
Site Nights 2020:	1
Site Nights 2019:	2
Site Nights 2018:	4

Although we do have microfibre towels I've taken to using Turkish peshtemal towels instead: fairly easy to find on the internet without a summer holiday there. They're thinner/lighter than regular towels, not loopy, and dry quite rapidly with more of a terry towel feel. I've also used mine as a sarong. Ecologically, O'm not sure how the cotton production compares to microfibres sheddings when washed or if both are bad for the planet.

-------------
Do campers 'peg it'?

TimCESmith

13/6/2024 at 6:20pm
Location: London
Outfit: Karsten 350 + SE CA EA RA FW & ZIG

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 17/9/2014

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 1013
Tent Reviews: 3

Site Reviews Total:	77

Site Reviews 2024:	11
Site Reviews 2023:	9
Site Reviews 2022:	8
Site Reviews 2021:	5
Site Reviews 2020:	5
Site Reviews 2019:	10
Site Reviews 2018:	6

Site Nights 2024:	32
Site Nights 2023:	29
Site Nights 2022:	39
Site Nights 2021:	30
Site Nights 2020:	31
Site Nights 2019:	50
Site Nights 2018:	37

We've had a few but these are the best - they actually behave like a 'proper' cotton towel:
https://www.millets.co.uk/15981439/eurohike-terry-travel-towel-extra-large-15981439

franbee

13/6/2024 at 10:02pm
Location: Lancashire
Outfit: Leisuredrive VW T6 campervan

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 21/7/2009

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 3213

Site Reviews Total:	235

Site Reviews 2024:	19
Site Reviews 2023:	19
Site Reviews 2022:	21
Site Reviews 2021:	7
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	11
Site Reviews 2018:	9

Site Nights 2024:	30
Site Nights 2023:	37
Site Nights 2022:	40
Site Nights 2021:	14
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	16
Site Nights 2018:	13

I saved worn thin bath towels from home for exactly this purpose. We take 2 each and use them carefully, put them through a wash when we do one. We both use face cloths to dry ourselves after the shower before using a towel, which saves the towel getting soaked.

Pickled Onion

14/6/2024 at 9:15am
Location: Near Alton Towers
Outfit: Bailey Burgundy S7 H

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 23/2/2006

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 3042

Site Reviews Total:	11

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	3
Site Reviews 2021:	1
Site Reviews 2020:	2
Site Reviews 2019:	1
Site Reviews 2018:	1

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	11
Site Nights 2021:	5
Site Nights 2020:	9
Site Nights 2019:	8
Site Nights 2018:	1

Quote: Originally posted by blueexpo97 on 10/6/2024
Have used Lifeventure for years, great towels.

I will second Lifeventure microfibre towels, some makes are better quality than others.
It is quite remarkable how well they they absorb moisture and how easy they are to dry again. If space and ease of drying are important to you then it's a no brainer.

Dave.

-------------
Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day,
Teach a man to fish and you can get rid of him for a whole weekend.

In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev Next
Jump To Page: 1 2
Quick Links - All Forums - Camping and Caravanning Equipment - Top of Page

Printable version

Latest News, Discounts and Competitions see all...

9489 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker - Recommend to Friend - Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums] [Caravan Sites & Camping] [Company Listings] [Features / Advice] [Virtual Brochure] [Shop!]
[Reception] [Competitions] [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale] [Event Diary] [Contact Us] [Tent Reviews]

Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024

UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder