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Natural Fabric Towels for Summer: Why Linen and Cotton Work

22
Jul
2015

Updated August 3, 2026: this article has been refreshed with clearer guidance on natural fabric towels, summer comfort, absorbency and care.

Quick answer: why choose natural fabric towels in summer?

Natural fabric towels are a strong summer choice because linen and cotton are breathable, absorbent and comfortable against the skin. They help dry hands, dishes or bodies without feeling heavy or synthetic, and good-quality natural fibres can last well with simple care.

For a fresh summer home, choose towels that dry quickly, wash well and suit the room where they will be used. If you are comparing texture, weight or colour before a sewing or decorating project, order linen fabric samples before buying yardage.

What to look for in summer towels

Look for absorbency, a pleasant hand feel, easy washing and good drying speed. Linen towels often feel crisp and breathable, while cotton towels can feel softer and plush. The best choice depends on whether you need kitchen towels, bathroom towels, beach towels or decorative textiles.

With days getting hotter and hotter the absolutely best way to spend your free time is at the beach. Sunbathing, swimming, playing ball games, surfing or even riding a motorboat – there are so many great outdoor activities that you can try out at the beach. We all love beaches but they can create quite a bit of dilemma – you need to choose a swimsuit, sunscreen and even the beach towel you are going to use. Today we are going to tell you a bit more about natural fibre towels and reasons to choose them over the synthetic ones.

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Bamboo towels will give you the joy of marvellous softness – 100% bamboo pile on cotton backing creates a soft towel which is extremely durable and resistant to piling and shrinkage. They are also extremely absorbent – bamboo towels are made of fibres which are four times more absorbent than cotton towels. As they are so absorbent, there’s no need to rub your skin and cause irritation.

Quality huckaback towels are most often made of pure linen fibre. Huckaback towels have a good grip, are durable and extremely absorbent. Huckaback weave fabric dry the skin very effectively – they absorb moisture at once and dry quickly. Moreover – towel drying with a huckaback towel also stimulates the blood supply leaving one revitalized and fresh. Distinct advantage linen huckaback towels have over cotton ones is that they are soft and more absorbent than cotton. Also, they do not need as much softeners like cotton towels do. Linen towels also occupy less room in drawers and on shelves, as they are very thin. Huckaback towels are relatively easy to wash and they do not stain easily. With huckaback towels no ironing is needed as natural crumbles add charm to your bathroom linen.

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Inga

I'm Inga and this is a space where I celebrate simple, slow living. It's a place to be curious and creative, to share ideas on how to live and work sustainably and mindfully. Being the creative force behind LinenMe.com I also write about my love for linen and natural fabrics. Linenbeauty weaves inspiring stories of slow living with interior style features, travel and cookery tips and outfit ideas. Thanks so much for stopping by.

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