Yes, all the backpacking towels that I bought in this review are machine washable. I checked the seller instructions for this, and also put all of them in a washing machine for cleaning. They all turned out okay. I even tumbled them all dry. However, bear in mind here that not all towels can be tumbled dry. Some are more susceptible to high heat and can melt. As such, please check the brand instructions before doing so. If nothing is said about tumbling dry, I advise against doing so.