How does it work?

The lightweight moisture-management fabric pulls the water from your skin. When the moisture reaches the outside of the fabric, it spreads out to many times its original surface area, enabling it to evaporate very quickly.

For competitive athletes, it's a must! Being in and out of the water, you need something that will dry you off, and then dry out very quickly. Whether it is for swimming, or a shower after other sports, the Ultra Fast-Dry Towel is the perfect choice. The towels are highly recommended by Travel Independent, as the best choice for lightweight packing.  The fabric is made with a special technology that discourages bacterial growth so your towel won't get that "smell" that cotton towels generate. This anti-microbial technology is virtually permanent, it doesn't wash out! It also boasts SPF sun protection anywhere from 15-40, depending on color (the darker the color, the higher the SPF). This fabric dries 3 times faster than cotton, yet it is so lightweight it looks almost sheer. Very soft against the skin, but it's a hardworking fabric.

Large - With 30-45 UPF protection, this popular size doubles as a cover-up. Thin and lightweight, it's the perfect travel towel. It takes very little space in luggage and makes an ideal in-flight blanket.  Weight: (Approximate) 9.5 oz or 271 grams

Medium - Best for campers and backpackers when space is at a premium. The 28" x 34" size is a much appreciated gift for a baby shower.  It's just right for baby's bath and can be used for a child's swim towel for years.  Weight: (Approximate) 4.4 oz or 125 grams.

NOTE: If you are looking for an even lighter version of our towels, consider the Extreme Ultralight Towel. 

Why do our towels stay so fresh?

The fabric in Discovery Trekking fast-dry towels utilizes Polygiene technology. This is a Silver Salt antimicrobial treatment that is extremely safe and effective.  Silver Salt is naturally present  in drinking water and soil, and does not have adverse effects on the environment. This process uses recycled silver…the equivalent of 2 silver rings is used to treat over 5000 towels. Polygiene is Bluesign approved, the highest standard of safety recognition.

Of course, the towels still need to be washed regularly!  Should your towel develop any odors, simply wash in hot water to remove residues from soaps and lotions. (You can also soak in hot water and baking soda or washing soda before washing normally.) This way, the silver will be able to continue killing mold and bacteria and your towel will smell as good as new.