Shandali GoSweat Non-Slip Hot Yoga Towel with Super-Absorbent Soft Suede Microfiber in Many Colors, for Bikram Pilates and Yoga Mats.

If you are looking for a very absorbent towelto use for sopping up a lot of sweat, look no further.I recently purchased myself an infrared sauna and quickly discovered that I did not care for my previously owned hot yoga towels because I could feel the grippy bumps on the hard wooden bench. (Wasn’t as noticeable at Hotworx on a yoga mat and needed the grip so I didn’t faceplant in downward dog!) I didn’t want thick terrycloth style that pills or leaves lint. I wanted soft smoother material and these are perfect. I got the large to lie on the bench and the small to continuously dry off the rolling sweat. They are super soft and unbelievably absorbent! I love the colors. Started with lavender, just ordered pink and plan to get several more so that I’m only doing laundry once a week.

Perfect towel for Hot Pilates! Comfy, soft, and anti-slip resistant.

While browsing new mat towels, I wanted to know how long I've been using my purple one. I've been using this towel for almost two years. I wash it after every use, I prefer low heat drying. It is still in great shape and feels high quality. I do hot yoga and sweat a lot. The sweat shows on the towel, which I don't love and it's not "nonslip" but also isn't slippery?? However, it's overall a good towel.

Pros:- Lightweight: Easy to carry and transport, suitable for on-the-go yoga practice.- Absorbent Material: The towel effectively soaks up sweat during hot yoga sessions, keeping you dry.- Good Value for Money: Provides excellent value for the price, delivering the expected functionality.Cons:- Initial Washing Required: Needs to be washed before use to prevent pilling.- Slippage: Tends to slip and slide during the initial stages of practice until it becomes wet.- Limited Grip: Lacks specialized grips, making it less suitable for dynamic or fast-paced yoga styles.- Not Ideal for All Yoga Styles: May not be the best choice for yoga styles that involve a lot of movement due to the slippage issue.

This Shandali towel is THE towel to purchase if you are serious about your yoga practice. After practicing hot yoga for a year with a hand-me-down mat and a beach towel, I purchased this Shandali towel along with a Manduka PROlite yoga mat for myself for Christmas. A friend also gave me a different hot yoga towel that was said to be top rated. After trying both towels with my new mat and making some comparisons, I can HIGHLY recommend this Shandali towel. This towel stays put even when I transition between poses where my foot may slide all the way from the back to the font of the mat or vice versa (e.g., from downward facing dog to pigeon). I have also noticed that even when I am in a long class and really dripping with sweat, this towel feels dry. It has really been amazing to me. Perhaps this towel works so well because of my new mat, but I have noticed a lot of movement, moisture, and bulk in my other towel, so I think the Shandali towel is really the key. This towel is very lightweight and super thin; when folded, it hardly takes up any space in my gym bag. I prefer the gray color because it is not visually distracting, and the size is perfect for my 71" mat (medium size). Even after washing, the towel fits perfectly from front to back of the mat, and it provides about an inch of overhang on both the left and right sides. Finally, the price of this towel is very low compared to other high-quality towels I researched. After washing, I let this towel air dry because I want to prolong the life of the towel, and I have noticed that it dries very quickly. Today, I plan on purchasing a second Shandali towel so I can always have a fresh one on hand when I go to class. I hope you enjoy this towel as much as I do, and I think you will find that it enhances your practice by increasing your stability in friction-sensitive positions, such as downward facing dog (my hands NEVER slip with this towel), and by reducing the amount of distractions that can arise from a poor-quality towel.