Both cotton and microfiber are great materials for beach towels. It all boils down to your preference when deciding which one is better.
Cotton beach towels have excellent absorbency. They are also soft and comfortable. If you don’t like how microfiber feels on your skin, cotton is your best option. You can look into the following:
COTTON CRAFT Extra Wide Beach Towel
Turkuoise Turkish Towel Large Turkish Beach Towel
Utopia Towels Cabana Stripe Beach & Pool Towels
Meanwhile, microfiber beach towels are made from polyester and are thinner and weigh less than their traditional cotton counterparts, so they are easier to travel with. They can’t hold much water but can also dry quicker than cotton towels. Moreover, they are easy to maintain because they are dirt-resistant.
Many best-selling beach towels are now made of microfiber, such as the following:
BAGAIL Basics Microfiber Camping Towels
Elite Trend Beach Towel
Travel Works Sand Free Beach Towel