Popsugar Health & Fitness Fitness Shopping Best Gym Towels The 7 Best Gym Towels to Keep You Dry While You Work Out 4 March 2022 by Angelica Wilson Image Sources: Amazon, Facesoft and Lululemon As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. Dread having to play a game of organisational Tetris trying to get your towel into your gym bag? Then opt for a gym towel instead of bringing your bulky bathroom hand towel to your next workout class. Gym towels are portable and typically made of microfibre or cotton, ensuring that your slippery sweat doesn't interrupt your routine. From the swimmer who needs to dry off before heading to the office to the outdoor runner who wants to keep their belongings discreetly tucked away, we've listed the best gym towels for your active needs, including those sweat-dripping HIIT workouts. From compact cotton towels to microfibre ones that also serve as mini gym bags, keep scrolling to find your gym towel. Eco-Friendly Towel: Facesoft Active Green Eco Sweat Towel Image Source: facesofttowel.com Facesoft's Active Green Eco Sweat Towel ($10, originally $17) is made of a sweat-absorbing cotton material. While it's biodegradable the towel won't disintegrate after your HIIT workout. Active Green Eco Sweat Towel $10 from facesofttowel.com Buy Now Cooling Towel: Sukeen 4-Pack Cooling Towels Image Source: amazon.com Sukeen's set of four Cooling Towels ($16) can be activated by soaking the towels in cold water, ringing the water out, then putting it wherever you need to cool down. Each 40-inch-long towel also has UPF sun protection built in, so feel free to drape it over your shoulders during an afternoon power walk to keep you cool and your skin shielded from the sun. Cooling Towels $16 from amazon.com Buy Now Anti-Slip Towel: Manduka Equa Yoga Hand Towel Image Source: manduka.com Whether you're getting down on the mat for some sweaty mountain climbers or to do a yoga flow, Manduka's Equa Yoga Hand Towel ($15) is made of sueded fabric that will prevent you from sliding all over your mat. Equa Yoga Hand Towel $15 from manduka.com Buy Now All-in-One Pack of Towels: Olimpiafit 3-Pack of Quick Dry Towels Image Source: amazon.com Olimpiafit Quick Dry Towels ($20) comes in a set of three so that you have a towel that's the perfect size for every workout. Wipe your sweaty palms on the small towel (15 by 15 inches) before getting a secure grip on your dumbbells, use the medium size (15 by 30 inches) to quickly wick away sweat during a bike ride, and grab the large one (30 by 50 inches) to towel off after a swim. Quick Dry Towels $20 from amazon.com Buy Now Compact Towel: Lululemon The Small Towel Image Source: shop.lululemon.com The 26-inch-long Lululemon The Small Towel ($22) tightly rolls up smaller than a mini water bottle. This compact towel will easily slip into your gym bag or back pocket. The Small Towel $22 from shop.lululemon.com Buy Now Easy to Store Towel: Acteon 5-Pack Microfibre Gym Towels Image Source: amazon.com Each of the five Acteon Microfibre Gym Towels ($20) has a loop attached in the top corner of the towel. Use the loop to hang your towel up at the gym or to securely roll it up before throwing the towel in your bag. Microfibre Gym Towels $20 from amazon.com Buy Now Outdoor Workout Towel: Bagail Basics Microfibre Camping Towel Image Source: amazon.com Bagail Basics's Microfibre Camping Towel ($9 to $22) is made for outdoor workouts. Each towel — available in sizes XX-Small (12 by 24 inches) to XXX-Large (40 by 80 inches) — has a zipper pocket so you can tuck your valuables away in your towel while you workout. Plus, the it comes with a carrying case that's equipped with a zipper and handle. Microfibre Camping Towel $9 from amazon.com Buy Now Fitness ShoppingTowelsGym