When it comes to beach and travel towels, the debate often boils down to Turkish cotton vs. microfiber. While some brands promote microfiber as the ultimate adventure towel, the truth is that Turkish cotton towels, like Sun Drunk’s, offer superior sustainability, comfort, and overall performance.
Microfiber towels are made from synthetic materials like polyester and nylon, which shed microplastics with every wash. These tiny plastic particles pollute oceans, harm marine life, and even enter our bodies through water and food. Sun Drunk’s 100% Turkish cotton towels? They’re completely natural, biodegradable, and free of harmful chemicals—better for the planet and your skin.
Microfiber towels are often praised for their absorbency, but their plastic-based fibers can feel rough, clingy, and artificial on the skin. Turkish cotton, on the other hand, gets softer with every wash while maintaining its strength and durability. Sun Drunk towels are designed for luxurious comfort, so whether you’re wrapping up after a swim or lounging in the sun, you’re covered in pure softness.
One of microfiber’s big selling points is its quick-drying nature, but Turkish cotton towels naturally excel in this area without needing synthetic materials. Thanks to their long, breathable fibers, Sun Drunk towels dry fast while staying fresh and odor-free. And unlike microfiber, which attracts sand like a magnet, our towels are naturally sand-resistant thanks to their tightly flat-woven design, which prevents sand from getting trapped in the fibers.
Both Turkish towels and microfiber towels are lightweight and easy to pack, but Sun Drunk towels offer the best of both worlds—compact enough for travel yet big enough for full coverage. Plus, they double as scarves, wraps, or even light blankets, giving them a versatility that plastic-based microfiber towels can’t match.
When you choose Sun Drunk, you’re choosing a product that’s ethically made, eco-friendly, and built to last. Our towels are woven from 100% OEKO-TEX® certified Turkish cotton —a globally recognized certification that guarantees no harmful chemicals, toxins, or synthetic additives are used in our fabric. Unlike microfiber, which contributes to plastic pollution and takes centuries to break down, Turkish cotton is a natural, renewable resource that aligns with a sustainable lifestyle.
With Sun Drunk, you’re not just choosing a towel—you’re choosing peace of mind, knowing that what touches your skin is clean, safe, and responsibly made.
If you’re looking for a towel that’s gentle on your skin, kind to the planet, and performs effortlessly, the choice is clear—Sun Drunk’s Turkish towels outperform microfiber in every way. They’re softer, more sustainable, and naturally designed for beach lovers and adventurers who care about quality and the environment.
Ditch the plastic, choose cotton. Upgrade your beach days with Sun Drunk.
