Every product is carefully selected by our editors. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission.

The 10 Best Waffle Weave Bath Towels

These aren't your regular plush bath towels, but that's why they're so great.

waffle knit towels
Courtesy

Waffles are making their way off the breakfast table and into your bathroom, by way of the waffle knit, or waffle weave, bath towel (decidedly not the syrup-covered waffle). The current thinking for towels is that plusher is better. But much like why fabric bath mats are gross, plush bath towels aren't much better. The extra-thick woven yarn loops feel great against your skin, but they're not that great at absorbing water. And because they're so plush, they also take a long time to dry, creating the perfect breeding ground for mold and mildew — drying off with an unwashed towel becomes counterproductive post-shower.

That's where waffle weave comes in. Unlike its plushy counterpart, waffle knit towels are woven flat, with a weave that resembles a waffle or honeycomb. These pockets are better at absorbing water, and they'll help the water evaporate faster, too. That means no more drying yourself off with a towel still damp from yesterday's shower. While waffle towels are significantly thinner than other bath towels, their textured surface still feels great on skin, like wrapping up in a blanket. So if you're ready to upgrade your bathroom situation, these 10 waffle weave towels are the way to go.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
Best Overall Waffle Weave Bath Towel
Onsen Bath Towel Set, Set of 2
Huckberry
Best Splurge Waffle Weave Bath Towel
Hawkins New York Simple Soft Cotton Waffle Towels
Food52
Now 32% off
Best Budget Waffle Weave Bath Towel
West Elm Organic Plush Waffle Towel
West Elm
Now 15% off
Crate and Barrel Organic Cotton Waffle White Bath Towel
Crate and Barrel
Giant Waffle Bath Towel
Hay
Gilden Tree Waffle Weave Bath Towels, Set of 2
Amazon
Snowe Honeycomb Bath Towel
Snowe
Madison Park Waffle Cotton Bath Towel Set, Set of 6
Bed Bath & Beyond
Parachute Home Waffle Towel
Parachute
Pact Airy Waffle, Set of 2
Pact
According to Experts, You’re Showering All Wrong
you are all showering wrong gear patrol lead full
Courtesy

LEARN MORE

Bet you didn’t think you were doing it wrong.

Tyler Chin is Gear Patrol’s Associate Staff Writer.
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
More From Buying Guides