Turkish Beach Towel Quick Dry Prewashed for Soft Feel Extra Large Peshtemal for Bathroom, Travel, Pool and Swim, Paradise Series, 37 in x 70 in

Totally absorbent, as all others have said.. this size is big enough to use for the bath. I bought these for my camper and wasn't sure how it would go, but wanted something that wouldn't take too much space. I was hoping these would be super absorbent and dry rapidly, instead of getting that mildewed smell after a few uses. I was not disappointed at all and my husband was surprised when he took one to the bathhouse. He reported the towel completely dried him off, including his hair, and still had parts of it dry. When he returned, I hung it out and it was fully dry within a short time. I had a side table we put our small television on and all the cords were hanging below it, leaving a real tangled mess, so I used one of these as a cover over the table to the floor and it looked great as a table cloth. I also plan on using one or two out on the chairs as shoulder wraps when it gets chilly in the evening when we sit around the fire. The colors are muted and beautiful, not tacky or strange. Great product, don't hesitate to try it.

I bought two of these, the gray and lime colored ones, and they arrived yesterday. Last night I washed both my Peshtemals in cold water and then tumble dried them for about 20 minutes (I didn't want them to stay in the heat any longer than necessary). They didn't shrink and the colors didn't fade. They do wrinkle a bit, but that doesn't bother me.I took a shower this morning and used one to dry off. To me, it dried just as well as my regular bath towel*, so that was nice. It felt a little odd to be toweling off with something that felt like a giant dish towel, but that doesn't bother me. The size is perfect for wrapping up in and, I have to admit, it makes a rather adorable wrap. The towel was wet in places (maybe 40% wet) after I finished drying. If I had washed my hair, it would have been wetter. 20 minutes after my shower, the towel is just damp in a few small places and I am able to hang it on a hook without worrying about it becoming musty.And this is only after the first wash. The instructions and online reviews said the towels get softer and more absorbent after 3 washes. But even now, I have no complaints. After test #1, I'm a fan!Note: According to online reviews, some places (even on Amazon) sell knock-offs or cheaply made peshtemals, which are thinner and don't hold up as well. I did quite a bit of research before ordering these, was careful to get ones that were sold by Cacala (not a third party selling the Cacala brand), and I'm very happy with the quality.*When comparing these towels' absorbency to my regular towels, it should be mentioned that my regular towels absorb well and I have no complains about them in that regard. I never use fabric softeners, which build up on your towels over time and cause them not to absorb, and always add vinegar to the wash. So when I say that the peshtemals absorb as well as my regular towel, this is a compliment because my regular towels absorb just fine.

Omg i'm so glad i decided to buy these for our vacation. They are big enough to use as a wrap for plus sizes too. Dries so fast and sand literally falls off. Saved a TON of space when packing. Washes well and gets softer with every wash. It's a thin material, but absorbs just fine unless you're completely dripping and soaked.

After I fell in love with a Turkish towel my bff brought me from Istanbul, I decided to order a couple more. Because I wouldn’t be traveling to Turkey any time soon, I turned to Amazon—since it’s the next best thing to being there. That was almost four years ago, now, and I’ve used the three towels regularly (the direct import by my bff and the two acquired via this seller). I rotate through and wash them often, although I tend to use the two I bought here more. They feel better on my skin and are better quality. The towels have worn extremely well: They haven’t shrunk, the colors haven’t faded, and the fringe is even in great shape! Rolled up, they’re very compact, and they stash easily into the tiny crevices on the sides of a suitcase being packed for a winter getaway to Hawaii. I use mine as a coverup at the beach, wrapped sarong-style, or at night around my shoulders if the trade winds get a little chilly. Finally, in the summer, I like using these as bath towels because they’re much lighter weight than terry cloth, and I cool down faster after a steamy shower and dry quickly. I’d love to buy some new ones—there are so many pretty colors to choose from—but I don’t need any more. Definitely five thumbs up! I mean stars. Oh, you know what I mean! Buy one, you’ll be happy. :)

I LOVE these peshtemal towels from Cacala -- this is my sixth one. They are beautiful, soft and amazingly absorbent. They're great as a quick-drying substitutes for regular bath towels, to wrap in and lie on at the pool or beach, as a throw for the couch, or as a unique shawl on a cool summer evening. They wash and dry well. I just put mine in the dryer for a couple minutes and let them hand dry. I've started giving them as gifts when I visit people. The smaller ones work great for the gym as they take very little room in your bag and as dish or hand towels.This black one with lilac stripes is my favorite -- the colors are rich and stunning together. I bought it as a gift for my husband who was a bit skeptical about it as a towel but after using it he's is a convert now too.

Very lightweight and good looking towel. I use it in the gym after a shower, and it dries me well. When I use it after a swim to wrap myself, it gets damp but there is enough absorbency left in it to also dry me post-shower. I prefer this a lot over stuffing a giant towel in my gym bag. Dries quickly. And it is huge, so I can wrap it like a sarong if I need to.I got the gray with orange stripes and it looks nice enough that I could wrap myself in it if I wanted to, during a casual picnic or while out in a boat. It obviously doesn't feel as plush on the skin as a regular bath towel, but if you are used to linen-style towels, this won't surprise you.

Really nice! Big size, tight weave, and soft.