Are Turkish Beach Towels Good for Paddle Boarding?

Yes. A Turkish beach towel is well suited to paddle boarding because the flat weave dries fast, packs flat enough to slide into a board bag or dry bag, and shakes off sand instead of trapping it, which matters every time you load and unload a board.

Paddle boarding is wet work. You fall in, you splash, and you finish the session damp and ready to change. A thick terrycloth towel soaks up water and then stays heavy and slow to dry, so it sits soggy in your pack for the drive home. The flat-weave Turkish cotton in a NIXY towel pulls water off and then dries quickly in the sun or the breeze, so it is ready to use again sooner.

Packability is the other reason it fits SUP life. A folded Turkish towel takes up far less room than a terry towel, so it travels easily alongside your pump, paddle, and leash in the wheeled backpack. The flat weave also resists holding sand: a quick shake clears most of it, which keeps grit off your deck pad and out of your car.

One more thing paddlers like: Turkish cotton becomes more absorbent the more you wash it, so the towel gets better over a season rather than worse. It also doubles as a cover-up or a seat on the sand when you are off the water.

The NIXY Nebula Turkish Beach Towel is a good place to start: lightweight, quick-dry, and easy to pack for a day on the board. To see the full range of weights and styles, browse the NIXY Turkish beach towels collection.

Frequently asked questions

Do Turkish towels dry faster than regular towels? Yes. The flat weave holds less water than looped terrycloth, so a Turkish towel dries faster in sun or wind, which is what you want after a wet paddle session.

Are Turkish beach towels sand resistant? The flat weave does not trap sand the way a thick terry pile does, so most of it shakes off with a flick. That keeps grit off your board and out of your car.

Is a Turkish towel big enough to use after paddling? Standard NIXY Turkish towels are full beach-towel size, and the oversized blanket styles give you even more room to wrap up or sit on when you are off the water.