I also had waffle knit on my mind from getting some dish towels around that time so it all lined up in the Onsen towels. Im only 5'6 and in decent shape but after using bath sheets I can't fathom how bigger/taller people can stand using regular sized towels. Some years ago i found this kickstarter about a bath towel with a waffle weave that promises everything.
Well now that i suddenly got money for it and the ability to prioritize it i tried finding it and had happened. Ive found at least 4 different towels alle with the same design (which was the selling point) but different companies, webpages and materials. (Onsen, supima cotten.
If you like a lightweight towel that feels great and takes up a minimal amount of space, the Onsen waffle towel may be your new favorite towel. Onsen Supima Waffle Bath Towel Made of Oeko-Tex-certified Supima cotton, the Onsen Supima Waffle Bath Towel has an intricate honeycomb-like weave. You can choose from 10 colors, and the popular waffle design also comes as a bath sheet and robe.
Curious about how waffle-weave bath sheets compare to regular towels? Read on for my Onsen Towel review. Onsen Towel says that their unique cotton waffle weave on the bath towel makes it super-lightweight but still absorbs water. It's just not AS soft as something like a terry towel.
Target's Casaluna Waffle Towel is an excellent, affordable alternative to our pick from Onsen. The waffle fabric is lightweight, spongey, and absorbent. After several washes and many showers.
I've learned through testing several options that waffle towels (especially cotton ones) absorb water quickly and dry faster than your typical towel, all without losing any coziness. In addition to switching to waffle towels permanently, The Spruce team has tested over 150 bath towels, from top brands like Lands' End, Cozy Earth, and Brooklinen. ONSEN, a Japanese company, makes a waffle weave bath towel that dries quickly.
It is NOT plush, though, so not for everyone. My terry towels are now a bit worn out and curious if there is something better out there. Either waffle weave or linen fabric sounds interesting but could be a waste of time.