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Sports towel – coming to Zilenzo soon
We're working on the first designs in this category. Join Zilenzo Club and we'll let you know when they're ready. Until then, take a look at the T-shirts you can buy today.
What you can buy today
Buying guide
Sports towel
What will you use the towel for?
Start by thinking about where your sports towel will be used. A gym towel needs to lie on a bench or mat, and many gyms ask you to bring one. At the table or court in racket sports, it should be small and easy to grab between rallies. If you will also use it after a shower, it needs to be bigger.
Many people end up with two: a small training towel for the session itself and a larger one for the changing room.
Microfibre or cotton?
A microfibre sports towel is thin, light and takes up almost no space in your bag. It dries quickly, so it doesn't sit going sour in your bag until the next session. On the other hand, it feels smoother against the skin than many people are used to.
A cotton terry towel is soft and familiar, and the loops in the fabric absorb a lot of sweat. It is heavier and takes longer to dry. If you want softness, choose cotton. If weight and space matter most, choose microfibre.
Towels for table tennis, badminton and tennis
In table tennis, ITTF rules only allow you to towel off at certain points in a game, typically after every six points and when changing ends. That is when a towel that quickly absorbs sweat from your face and hands comes in handy, as the break is short. In badminton and tennis, the towel is mostly used during breaks and changes of ends. Check the rules of your competition if in doubt.
Size and care
A small towel about the size of a guest towel is enough for the bench and the court. A medium-sized one can be laid over a training mat. Wash the towel after every use. Skip the fabric softener, as it coats the fibres so the towel absorbs less, and ideally let it air dry.
A towel you can spot in the sports hall
All Zilenzo designs are made with artificial intelligence, and that includes our upcoming towels. We let AI suggest lots of patterns and colours within a sport, and then we select and refine them ourselves. When the time comes, you will find them under sports accessories; today you can see our T-shirts for table tennis, badminton and tennis.
Frequently asked questions
Which towel is best for the gym?
For the gym, a small, light towel is best, because it needs to lie on benches and machines and be easy to carry. Microfibre takes up the least space and dries fastest. Cotton is softer, but heavier.
Is a microfibre towel better than a cotton towel for sport?
It depends on your priorities. Microfibre is lighter, more compact and dries faster. Cotton terry towelling feels softer and absorbs a lot, but dries slowly.
When can you use a towel in table tennis?
Under ITTF rules, you can typically towel off after every six points and when changing ends. Always check the rules of the competition you are playing in.
When will Zilenzo sports towels be available?
Our first sports towels are on the way, but we do not have a date. Join Zilenzo Club and we will let you know when they are available to buy.
How do delivery and the right of return work at Zilenzo?
Zilenzo ships from Denmark within 1–2 working days. The delivery time and shipping cost for your country are shown at checkout. You have a 14-day right of withdrawal, and if you return an item, you pay the return shipping yourself.