While more expensive, thick beach towels offer cushy comfort and dry off a wet swimmer quickly, they fill up a beach bag with their extra bulk and require more time in the sun to shed absorbed water.
Kids who ride their bikes to the local pool or pack their beach towel for camp or the beach may opt for a lighter, regular sized beach towel they can drape around their neck or stuff in their backpack. And, here's a tip for a common summer dilemma.
To rid a beach towel of mildew, fill your clothes washer with enough water to cover and toss in a cup of vinegar. Let the towel sit without agitating for a half hour and then complete the wash cycle.
