I remember seeing ads for the beach towels a year or so ago, and thought “why the fuck would I need a towel that a) looks awful and thin and b) repels sand?” My general attitude towards beach towels ...

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Any seasoned beach-goer knows that three things complete your summer look: the swimsuit, the beach bag and the towel you carry along with you. In case you missed it, whether you’re escaping to the ...

An curved arrow pointing right. The Tesalate towel is made from a special microfiber, called AbsorbLite, which is meant to repel sand. The makers say the towel is engineered to dry in "half the time ...

Spending $79 for a beach towel seems absurd – until you try one from Tesalate. Soft, compact and fast-drying yet still super-absorbent – they are perfectly designed for travel. But the best feature is ...

Let me guess: it connects to the cloud via wi-fi, and live-streams you sunbaking to legions of adoring fans? No, nothing like that. It’s much simpler: sand doesn’t stick to it! That is useful. How ...

If you’re totally sand-averse, the experience of getting schnitzelled at the beach thanks to sand specks via your beach towel can really dampen the mood. The greatest betrayal, though, is sand ...

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Jasmine is a senior editor at Travel + Leisure, specializing in luggage and travel accessories. Jasmine has over a decade of experience as a writer and editor in lifestyle and travel media. In her ...

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. TLDR; you should have a good beach towel. We’d never expect you to settle for ...