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There's no going back once you've unfolded onto an enormous beach towel, let's be real. You know, it's cozy, it's absorbent, and just so much decadence, like snuggling up in a full-size comforter at the beach. But repeated wash cycles, salt water, and sunshine can ultimately render that plush fantasy a stiff, scratchy disappointment.

So, how can you keep that luxurious feel of your massive towel every time you go? Well, it's not as complicated as you'd think.

Your towel is worthy of VIP treatment, whether you're taking it to picnics, pool hopping, or just lounging in the sun. And fear not, this list of laundry rules isn't boring. Think of us as your personal towel companion, giving you clear, practical tips on how to keep your towel absorbent and retain its softness.

Tip #1: Wash Your Towel After Each Use

These include salt, sand, sunscreen, pool chlorine, and sometimes even spilled icy coffee. All of these can cling to your beach towel and make it scratch and stiff.

Things to do instantly after spending time at the beach

• Shake it. Remove excess sand prior to when it becomes further embedded.

• Give it a rinse. As soon as you arrive at home, give it a good rinse in fresh water.

• Don't let it drip. To prevent odors and mildew, drape it over a chair or handrail to air out and then wash it.

Tip # 2: Wash Carefully (And Yes, it Makes a Difference)

It is essential to wash your towel well. Keeping it plush is just as vital as cleaning it.

Your go-to method of cleaning towels

• In order to prevent fiber breakdown, you can use warm or cold water.

• Less is best when it comes to dish soap.

• Avoid using fabric softener as it creates a barrier that inhibits absorbency.

• Add ½ cup of white vinegar every few washes to fight bacteria and renew fibers.

• Wish you could earn a bonus? Add baking soda to your soap to remove odors and soften it.

Pro Tip: Don't overload the machine when washing multiple towels. They need room to move and rinse freely.

Tip #3: To Achieve Fluffy Finish, Dry Gently

We realize you may be tempted to place your towel in the hot dryer and head to bed. The issue is that too much heat can ultimately damage the fibers.

For results that are cloud-soft:

• There's nothing like the sun, so air dry as much as possible (but don't leave it out too long or it will fade).

• If you do use a dryer, use low heat.

• To fluff things out naturally, use wool dryer balls (or, in emergencies, a clean tennis ball).

• Avoid using dryer sheets as they can interfere with absorbency and act as fabric softeners.

Tip #4: Storage Secrets People Don’t Talk About

Your big towel can be kept in a trunk, stuffed into your beach bag, or hung on your porch rather than in your linen closet. The way you store your towel matters, though.

• Before folding, let it air-dry completely; even slight moisture can cause mold and mildew or result in musty odors.

• To permit the breathing of strands, fold them loosely.

• Store it in an airy cotton bag

• Don't store it in a plastic bin in the vehicle or behind the sink; rather, store it where it's cold and dry.

Tip #5: Use a Good Quality Towel First

No maintenance routine can save a low-quality towel. The best start to achieve that cozy feel is an absorbent, high-quality, and oversized cotton towel with durable construction.

Characteristics of an effective beach towel are:

• 100% cotton, best ring-spun or combed

• Thick and soft loops to provide enhanced absorbency

• Choose a larger size to be comfortable; do not guess average.

• Long-lasting hemmed edges to minimize fraying

You're in luck as Bedding Bag's collection, intended for those who love to snuggle and spend days at the beach, suits all those needs.

Additional Advice to Top Achievers

To achieve that spa-soft feeling of a towel, if you're willing to splurge a little further:

• To help achieve color and soften the fibers, soak for half an hour in a solution of vinegar and water prior to the initial wash.

• To reduce wear and provide a break to every towel, switch between two or three.

• Since they have different uses, keep your bath and beach towel sets separate.

The Reason Why Beach Towels With Bagging Bags Are Worth The Hype

Bedding Bag has you covered when you appreciate softness, quality, and full-size towel feel (and your days at the beach). Our giant beach towels, made of superior-quality cotton that's extremely absorbent and purely luxurious to the touch, are designed with both form and function. Large as they already come, they're big enough to use as picnic blankets, lounging mats, or even dash wraps when you're hurrying to beat the ice cream man.

Our large beach towels, featuring bold prints, softness like butter, and wearability that holds up, are designed to survive sun, sand, and everything in between and still keep their spa-quality appearance. You'll wonder how you previously managed with anything less.

Factors To Be Considered When Choosing The Best-Oversized Beach Towel

Not only do you desire it to be adorable and bright, but you would like it to be useful, durable, and extremely cozy as well. Think of it like selecting a pocket-sized traveling friend, it needs to arrive, look great, and feel amazing.

• Size matters: Select big beach towels so you can wrap yourself like you're at a spa or spread out entirely.

• Material: Opt for 100% cotton; it feels good to the touch, and it's thick and strongly knitted. As soon as there is wind, it keeps you warm and dries you off quickly.

• Absorptivity: A towel won't just move water; it needs to absorb it. Superior-quality loops help achieve just that.

• Durability: Sand, salt, sunshine, and much more, are what everyday beach towels have to survive. So it needs to be something that won't fade, fraying, or dissolve.

Truth be told, you need something that feels as nice on your skin as it does on your beach chair.

Conclusion

There's nothing like unfolding an enormous beach towel, unwinding, and letting sunshine kiss your skin as you settle into the cozy inviting fabric.

Your outdoor sleep partner, pool companion, and best beach buddy is your big beach towel, and it is so much more than just an article of fabric. You can keep it soft, absorbent, and ready for whatever sandy outing comes your way with just a little love and the proper maintenance routine.

The next time you wrap yourself in that towel following a swim, keep in mind that it's giving it everything it's got. If you treat it well, it will keep rewarding you with its luxurious, gigantic grandeur.

Give your towel some love now, and take advantage of ordering another one at Bedding Bag as well. You can never have enough coziness.

FAQs

1. Are large beach towels only for adults or are they appropriate for children as well?

They're perfect for everyone of any age! Even children love them, both to use as fort builders and as blankets to snuggle with following a swim or as places to stretch out in when taking naps at the beach, even though they give the grown-ups enough room to lounge around as well. Additional space just means additional cozy cover and flexibility.

2. Is it possible to make a traveling throw or blanket out of a beach towel?

Certainly. Many of Bedding Bag's full-size towels are so thick and plush that you can use them as blankets to wear anywhere. They're useful on road trips, camping, and even to nap on airplanes or cold nights at the beach. Think of it as your personal comfort accessory that you can wear anywhere.

3. Should I wash and reuse it as soon as I get it?

Yes, wash a towel the first time you use it. This will make it more absorbent and will strip away factory finishing treatments. Also, cold water soaked with some vinegar may break in the fabric sooner and set the color.

4. What is different about everyday bath towels and large beach towels?

Beach towels are produced with specific uses, although both of them share the common purpose of drying. Apart from being big and designed to wrap around a lounge chair or be used as a mat, oversized towels tend to be thinner compared to bath towels so that they can dry in less time under sunshine. Also available when you buy at Bedding Bag are full-size towels that remain as snug and absorbent as you desire.

5. How can you best fold or travel with a big beach towel?

The easiest way to save space is to roll your towel instead of folding it flat. Rolling takes less space and ensures that your suitcase or your bag fits snugly.

Tip: Keep your towel clean and fresh between uses by storing it in a well-ventilated cotton bag.