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Is the blazing summer heat taking your sweat to a whole new level? Rather than cooling off by dousing yourself with your water bottle, throw one of these cooling towels around your neck for instant relief after a long, sweat-filled match, run, or hike.
All of these towels are water-activated; just soak in water, wring out, and snap or shake out for a cool, refreshing towel that’ll chill you out instantly. And there’s no dripping all over the place or making a mess in your car… sweet! But the best thing is that they are machine washable so you can reuse them!
Check out our top 8 picks, and get ready to get sweaty!
MISSION Premium On-the-Go Cooling Towel
MISSION Premium On-the-Go Reusable Cooling Towel | PHOTOS SOURCE: MISSION
→ BEST OVERALL
TCM editors agree that the MISSION Premium On-The-Go Cooling Towel is the best choice out there. Once wet, snap it a time or two and watch how quickly it cools down. It’s chemical-free and machine washable – and it was co-founded by tennis champion Serena Williams… how “cool” is that? (See what I did there?)
W-ShiG Six-Pack Cooling Towels
W-ShiG cooling towels | PHOTO SOURCE: amazon.com
→ BEST LIGHTWEIGHT FABRIC
The W-ShiG pack of cooling towels includes six individually packed cooling towels made from 100% soft bamboo fiber. The mesh makes it easy for liquid to absorb quickly, and there are six different colors: lime green, pink, orange, gray, light blue, and dark blue.
FROGG TOGGS Chilly Pad Instant Cooling Towel
Frogg Toggs “Chilly Pad” cooling towels | PHOTO SOURCE: amazon.com
→ MOST DURABLE MATERIAL
This 33-by-13-inch towel by Frogg Toggs is thicker than most competitors, so it gets cold and stays that way! Wetting the towel in water will allow it to activate quickly and cool up to 30 degrees. Drape it around your neck or over your head to help you chill out.
Mission Vented Cooling Performance Hat
MISSION cooling hat | PHOTO SOURCE: amazon.com
→ BEST FOR HOTTEST DAYS
Some days, a towel around your neck won’t cut it with intense summer temperatures. You can wear this MISSION Vented Cooling Performance Hat, and it stays cool for up to 2 hours when water-activated. When activated, it cools to 30 degrees below average body temperature in under 30 seconds!
TowelTouch 40″x12″ Cooling Towel
TowelTouch Cooling Towel | PHOTO SOURCE: amazon.com
→ BEST FOR PORTABILITY
The TowelTouch Cooling Towel comes in a colorful 4-pack, each with its own bag and clip so you can clip it to your tennis bag. Simply soak with water, wring out, and snap a few times. To reactivate the cooling effect, repeat the process. The 40″x12″ size allows you to DIY your personal style: neck wrap, cooling scarf, bandana, and headband.
Ergodyne Chill Cooling Towel
Ergodyne Chill Cooling Towel | PHOTO SOURCE: amazon.com
→ BEST SUN PROTECTION
The Ergodyne Chill Cooling Towel can easily be tied around your neck when you’re doing yard work, playing tennis, or going for a run. The microfiber fabric also has UPF 50 protection from the sun and is moisture-wicking, so it dries to a pliable, soft towel that can be easily tossed into your tennis bag.
Tough Outfitters Cooling Towel
Tough Outfitters Cooling Towel | PHOTO SOURCE: amazon.com
→ BEST ABSORBANCY
The Outfitters Cooling towel is designed to keep you cool and fresh in hot and sweaty situations. Their patented Evapocool fabric actively evaporates moisture from the fabric for a cooling effect. Soak it. Wring it. Cool Down. It’s that simple. Towel warming back up? Just rinse and repeat!
KOOLGATOR Cooling Towel
KOOLGATOR Cooling Towel |PHOTOS SOURCE: amazon.com
→ BEST PATTERN
Like all of the others, the KOOLGATOR cooling towel is made using an ultra-cooling, soft, lightweight fabric that is easy to activate and offers long-lasting cooling. But this one also comes in numerous unique designs to fit your personality 🙂