There is a reason hooded towels are so popular for kids. They are warm, they are practical and they make drying off after a swim feel a bit like being wrapped in a warm hug. So why did we all decide adults should not have them?
The good news is we did not. An adult towel with hood has become one of the most popular products we make and once you have used one, the standard beach towel starts to feel like a bit of a downgrade.
Here is what all the fuss is about.
What Makes an Adult Towel with Hood Different?
The hood is the obvious part but the difference goes beyond that. A good adult towel with hood is designed to wrap around you properly, covering your shoulders and back while the hood keeps your head and ears warm straight out of the water.
After a surf, a swim at a cool beach or a morning dip when the air is crisp, that combination is genuinely brilliant. You are warm and covered immediately rather than fumbling with a flat towel that does not stay put.
Our adult hooded towels are made from rPET microfibre which means they are highly absorbent, quick drying and made from recycled plastic bottles. All the practical benefits of a great beach towel, with the added warmth of a hood.
Why an Adult Towel with Hood Works So Well at the Beach
Changing without an audience
Anybody who has tried to get changed at the beach using a standard flat towel knows the challenge. An adult towel with hood wraps around you like a poncho, giving you full coverage so you can change comfortably without any awkward moments.
Staying warm between swims
When the water is cold or the wind picks up, getting out of the surf and standing around in wet bathers is not a lot of fun. An adult towel with hood covers your shoulders, your arms and your head straight away. You warm up faster and you are much more likely to get back in for another session rather than retreating to the car.
Easy to wear hands free
Because it sits over your shoulders and has a hood, you do not have to hold it. It stays put while you sort out your gear, have a snack, help the kids or just stand and watch the waves. A flat towel cannot do that.
Is It Just for Surfing?
Not at all. An adult towel with hood is brilliant for:
• Pool sessions where the walk to the change rooms is always somehow freezing cold
• Outdoor events and beach days where you want to dry off without getting dressed immediately
• Camping and caravan trips where outdoor showers make having a warm cover-up very welcome
• Kids sports days where parents end up in and out of the water too
What to Look for in an Adult Towel with Hood
The right fit. An adult towel with hood should be genuinely sized for an adult. Some are designed more like oversized kids versions. Check the dimensions and look for something with a proper drape across the shoulders.
Absorbency. You want it to actually dry you. Microfibre is significantly better here than a thin cotton version.
Quick drying. It needs to be dry and ready for next time, not still damp in your bag three days later.
Compact when packed. Microfibre folds down much smaller than cotton which makes it easy to carry alongside your beach mat and other gear without taking up the whole boot.
Our adult hooded towels check all of these. They are sized properly, they are made from quality rPET microfibre and they are designed to last.
Part of the Full Beach Kit
An adult towel with hood is brilliant on its own but it works even better as part of a full kit. Add a car seat towel and a beach mat and your whole beach routine gets a lot smoother.