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A purpose-built towel on a car seat hooks over the headrest, covers the full seat back and base, absorbs moisture fast and stays dry between uses. It also doubles as a towel for drying off before you get in. A regular beach towel thrown on a seat does none of these things reliably. |
Most beach-going Australians have done some version of the same thing. You get back to the car, grab whatever towel is handy and throw it on the seat hoping it covers enough of the upholstery before you get in soaking wet. It sort of works. Sort of.
Here is why a purpose-built towel on car seat is a completely different experience.
The Problem With Just Throwing a Towel on the Seat
A regular beach towel laid across a car seat falls short in a few ways that add up over time.
It slides. The moment you sit down or get out, it moves. By the time you reach the end of the street it is crumpled under you and the seat is taking the full impact of your wet bathers.
It does not cover properly. A flat towel covers the seat base but nothing else. Your wet back against the seat back, your damp legs against the sides, all of it goes straight to the upholstery.
It stays wet for a long time. A cotton towel stuffed under you traps moisture against the seat foam. That moisture gets into the cushioning and causes gradual damage that is expensive to fix and impossible to see until it is already done.
Salt water and chlorine make all of this worse. Over months and years, the cumulative effect of wet bathers on car upholstery is real.
What a Proper Towel on Car Seat Does Differently
A Will and Wind car seat towel is designed specifically to sit over the seat rather than just lie on it. It hooks over the headrest and covers the full seat back and seat base, so you are protected properly rather than just partially.
The microfibre material absorbs quickly and releases moisture fast, so it dries between uses rather than sitting damp in your car all week. Because it is sand free, the sand from every beach trip does not end up ground into the seat below it.
You can use it to dry off your arms and legs before you sit down, then sit on it for the drive home. One product doing two jobs and doing both well. Read what customers say about theirs on our reviews page.
Who Needs a Towel on Car Seat Solution
If you drive to the beach, the pool, training, surfing or anywhere else that involves getting wet, this earns its place permanently in the boot. It is especially useful for families where multiple people are getting into the car wet after a beach day. Dog owners find them equally useful on the back seat when a wet dog needs a ride home. Check out our dog towels if you need something for the actual dog too.
Frequently Asked Questions About Towels on Car Seats
Do car seat towels actually stay in place?
Yes, when they are designed properly. Will and Wind car seat towels hook over the headrest and cover the full seat, which means they stay where you put them rather than sliding around the moment you sit down.
Can I use any towel as a car seat towel?
Technically yes, but a regular towel does not cover the seat back, slides constantly and takes a long time to dry. A purpose-built car seat towel is shaped for the job and performs it significantly better.
How do I wash a car seat towel?
Machine wash cold or warm without fabric softener. Line dry. The microfibre performs well through regular washing.
How It Fits With the Full Beach Kit
The best version of the towel on car seat solution is one that lives permanently in the boot. Pair it with a compact beach towel for drying off, a beach mat for sitting on at the water and you have the full post-beach setup sorted.
Our beach packing list covers the full family day essentials, and our blog on how to protect your car after beach days goes deeper on the car seat side of things.
Made the Right Way
Every Will and Wind car seat towel is made from rPET microfibre recycled from plastic bottles. Good for your seats and good for the ocean.