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Best Non-Toxic Beach Towels
We vetted beach towels against the Welpr Standard and here are our top picks.
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Here's what we look for:
- Natural fibers like organic cotton, linen, wool, and hemp
- Non-toxic dyes and low-impact finishes
- Trusted third-party certifications like GOTS & OEKO-TEX
- Brands that are transparent about sourcing, materials, and ethics
Best Non-Toxic Beach Towels
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How to Swap to Non-Toxic beach towels:
Here's how to swap to non-toxic beach towels:
What to know about beach towels
Beach towels spend hours pressed against large areas of bare skin, often in the sun and after swimming. That extended skin contact makes the fabric, dyes, and any chemical treatments worth paying attention to.
- Kids and babies tend to wrap up in beach towels or use them as blankets, which increases both skin contact and proximity to the face.
- Towels used frequently throughout the summer get more total contact time than ones pulled out once or twice a year.
Review the beach towels you already own
Check the labels on your current beach towels for fiber content and any finish or treatment details. Towels made from 100% natural fibers like cotton or linen without synthetic coatings are a good sign.
- Look at the care tag for fiber content — if it lists polyester, nylon, or microfiber as the main material, flag that towel for replacement first.
- Brightly colored or heavily printed towels are more likely to use synthetic dyes, so prioritize replacing those used most often by kids or on sensitive skin.
Use your current beach towels more safely
If you're not ready to replace your beach towels right away, a few simple steps can reduce what transfers to your skin. This is especially helpful for towels that feel stiff, have a strong chemical smell, or are brand new.
- Wash new beach towels at least once before using them — this helps remove residual dyes, finishes, and manufacturing treatments.
- If a towel has a noticeable chemical or plastic smell even after washing, reserve it for drying off gear or laying on sand rather than wrapping around bare skin.
Choose cleaner replacements
Look for beach towels made from natural fibers like organic cotton, linen, or hemp. These materials are breathable, durable, and most often free from synthetic coatings or treatments.
- Certifications like GOTS or OEKO-TEX® are a good starting point, but also check that the brand is transparent about how the towel is dyed and finished.
- Click the button above to shop Welpr Approved beach towels.
Camille May
Cofounder & Product Curator
Camille May is the co-creator of Welpr and a guide for clean living. After selling her last company in the health food space, she went non-toxic while working to heal an autoimmune condition....
Olushola M. Awoyemi
Medical Reviewer, PhD
Olushola M. Awoyemi (aka Shola) is a board-certified toxicologist and a research scientist with a PhD in Environmental Toxicology. Shola's long-term ambition is to be recognized as a world-renowned expert in toxicology,...