If you’ve never tried a microfibre travel towels, you’re missing out. Will and Wind microfibre towels are designed for adventure — compact, lightweight and quick drying, so they fit easily into your backpack, gym bag or carry-on.
Whether you’re camping, heading to the gym or exploring overseas, these are the best microfibre travel towel and an essential piece of kit.
Microfibre towels are compact, lightweight and easy to pack
Traditional cotton towels can be bulky and slow to dry, but microfibre changes everything.
Will and Wind travel towels are 160cm x 80cm at 270g. Full beach towel size in a format that packs to drink bottle size. The weight saving comes from the material, not from making the towel smaller. This is the distinction that matters: a 90cm x 50cm towel can be very light but it is not a beach towel. See lightweight beach towel: what the numbers actually mean for the full size and weight breakdown.
The best microfibre travel towels are super absorbent and fast drying
One of the biggest benefits of using a microfibre towel is that it's more absorbent than cotton alternatives. So much so that it can hold up to seven times its weight in water! This means you can use less product on each wash, which also reduces any waste associated with your cleaning routine (not to mention saving money).
Our quick-dry microfibre towels can absorb up to seven times their weight in water, ensuring you'll dry off faster and won’t need to wait long for your towel to dry afterwards.
One to two hours in normal airflow. Three to five times faster than cotton at the same size. For travel involving daily packing, camping with limited drying time and multiple swims in a single beach day, this difference is practical rather than marginal. For how the construction achieves this, see the drying power of microfibre: the ultimate guide and beach towels that dry fast.
No more musty smells, soggy towels or wasted drying time — just a clean, fresh towel ready for your next swim, surf or shower.
Durable and long lasting
Will and Wind have the best microfibre travel towels because they are made from high-quality microfibre that’s stronger and more durable than cotton. They keep their softness, shape and absorbency wash after wash, so you can rely on them for years of travel, gym sessions and outdoor adventures.
They’re also eco friendly, made using post-consumer recycled plastic bottles (rPET) to help reduce waste and lower environmental impact.
GSM: the number that matters most
200 GSM is the Will and Wind specification. This is a high-density microfibre that absorbs well, holds its softness through repeated washing and does not thin or pill the way sub-150 GSM options do. Most microfibre travel towel brands do not publish their GSM. That omission is telling. Quality brands publish it. For how GSM affects long-term performance, see what makes a premium travel towel.
Verified recycled content
16 recycled post-consumer plastic bottles per towel. GRS 4.0 certified. The Global Recycled Standard is independently audited annually and covers the entire supply chain. The bottle count on the label is verified, not estimated. For the full rPET story, see what is rPET. For why recycled microfibre is a better environmental choice than virgin polyester or cotton, see why microfibre is not always the villain.
The best microfibre travel towel for different uses
Beach use. The 160cm x 80cm size lies flat comfortably, the loopless weave sheds sand on a shake and the one to two hour dry time means a dry towel for the afternoon session. See what makes a microfibre towel so good for beach days.
Travel and backpacking. 270g and drink bottle pack size. Overnight dry time that clears before morning checkout. One towel replaces a beach towel, gym towel and shower towel across a trip. See why I take my travel towel everywhere.
Gym. The Will and Wind gym towel range uses the same 200 GSM rPET in a gym-appropriate format with a zip pocket. For the gym towel comparison, see best gym towels Australia 2026.
Why choose a Will and Wind towel
> Ultra-lightweight and compact – perfect for travel, gym and camping
> Quick dry and super absorbent – dries fast, absorbs up to seven times its weight
> Soft and durable – stays smooth and long lasting
> Eco friendly – made from recycled plastic bottles
> Australian designed and owned
Ready for your next adventure
If you’ve been looking for a towel that saves space, dries fast and feels soft on your skin, Will and Wind has you covered.
These microfibre towels prove that practical and sustainable can also be stylish. Pack one for your next trip, and you’ll wonder how you ever travelled without it.
Care
Cold machine wash, mild detergent, no fabric softener, line dry. No fabric softener is the one rule that cannot be broken. Fabric softener coats the microfibre and reduces absorbency progressively with each wash. A Will and Wind towel cared for correctly maintains its 200 GSM performance for years. See how to clean and care for your beach gear for the full routine including sunscreen stain removal.
Frequently asked questions
What GSM is best for a microfibre travel towel?
180 to 220 GSM. Will and Wind is 200 GSM. Below 150 GSM, absorbency and durability through repeated washing are compromised within months of regular use.
How do I know if a microfibre travel towel is good quality?
Three indicators: published GSM (quality brands publish it, most do not), verified recycled content certification (GRS 4.0 is the standard) and a meaningful purchase guarantee. Will and Wind publishes all three.
Do microfibre travel towels stay absorbent over time?
Yes, with correct care. The critical rule is no fabric softener. Fabric softener deposits a coating on microfibre that reduces absorbency permanently over time. Avoid it and a 200 GSM Will and Wind towel maintains its performance for years.
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Updated July 2026