There are the towels you use to dry off with after your shower, and the towels you take to the pool or the beach.
In theory, there really shouldn’t be much difference. After all, a towel is a towel, right?
But you wouldn’t want to bring the plain old, worn out beige towels you use at home on your trip to the beach. Your beach towels shouldn’t be bland, they should be big and bold.
This blog will explain the different ways for selecting the best beach towels for your hospitality property.
1. How Soft is the Beach Towel?
Drying off with a worn, rough towel is one thing. But beach towels and pool towels can often double as blankets. If you’re planning on spending a few hours relaxing on the hot sand, you’ll want a good, soft towel to keep you comfortable.
If you’re seeking comfort, you may want to look at towels made from velour, a 100 percent cotton fabric with a tight weave that offers softness and comfort. However, they tend to be less absorbent than other varieties.
2. Look for Something Thick…but not too Thick
You want a nice, fluffy beach towel. But at the same time, a towel that’s too thick can become unmanageable. Look for something that’s thick enough to provide comfort and absorbency, but thin enough that you can fold it up or roll it up for easy transport.
3. Is It Absorbent?
3. Is It Absorbent?Your beach towel has two jobs: drying you off and keeping you comfortable. But let’s say you emerge from the ocean, dry yourself off, and want to lie down.
Only the towel you’ve chosen has no absorbency. It gets saturated right away, leaving you reclining on an uncomfortable, wet piece of fabric, which is now covered in sand on one end. Look for beach towels that can dry fast, ideally made from cotton or a terrycloth blend.
4. Is It Big Enough?
Many beach towels double as beach blankets and most beach towels tend to be bigger than their household counterparts. Towels that are about 28 inches wide and 60 inches long will typically fit the bill. If you’re much taller, a blanket might be a better fit.
5. What Does the Beach Towel cost?
Beach and pool towels shouldn’t burst your budget. At the same time, choosing a cheap towel will lead to unwanted wear and tear by the summer’s end.
6. How does It Look?
On one hand, this factor doesn’t seem as important. It’s nice to have a beach towel that looks cool and colorful, but it’s not an absolute.
But it could be argued that choosing a towel with brighter, lighter colors is always a good idea when you head to the beach. Dark colors like black or navy absorb heat, which can make relaxing on them, well, not all that relaxing.
7. Keeping Track of Your Towels
When you’re an property manager or innkeeper, it’s important to keep track of your beach towels and keep them separate from your regular collection of bathroom towels.
One way to do that is to color code your rooms, so that you offer different color towels for each room, allowing you to identify which room a guest is staying in. For example, Room 3 gets blue striped towels. If you find a blue striped towel left by the pool or down on the beach, you know where it goes.
Whether you’re looking for a soft comfortable towel to offer your guests as they lounge by the pool, or you just need a towel for your next trip to the beach, InnStyle has you covered.
InnStyle carries a variety of beach towels, including:
- New England Stripe-
New England Stripe Beach Towel The New England Stripe Beach Towel has a nautical-themed look and a plush feel. The 30″x60″ size is made of an 86% cotton and 14% polyester dobby twill weave with 100% ringspun loops. The 35″x68″ size is made of an 90% cotton and 10% polyester dobby twill weave with 100% ringspun loops. This is a highly durable towel that will leave a lasting impression with your guests.
- Fibertone Stripe- This Fibertone Stripe Beach Towel is 86% cotton and 14% polyester. The patented Color Technology of Fibertone™ holds up to harsh chemicals and sunlight. Fibertone™ Colors will not transfer when in contact with other surfaces. Colors will NOT bleed. Colors will remain the same, from item to item, batch after batch, and year and year. It is made of an intimate blend of cotton and polyester gives Fibertone™ a soft hand with superior absorbency..
- Diamond Jacquard- This is a fibertone luxury beach towel with classic diamond jacquard design. Made of 86% ring spun cotton and 14% polyester. Available in grey, porcelain, tan, and teal.
InnStyle Has Beach Towels that Will Fit Your Needs
Beach towels are always a beneficial linen to offer especially if your property has a pool, hot tub, or is located near the beach. Guests will appreciate having them at the property especially if they forget to pack their own. That is why it’s important your property makes the proper decision based on criteria like color, size, and pattern design. Please give InnStyle a call about any beach towel questions you may have such as how to properly care for beach towels. Their account managers will be happy to answer your questions and offer their own recommendations. InnStyle can be reached at 267-354-6020 or 800-877-4667. Their website is https://www.innstyle.com/.