Gaiam Small Thirsty Yoga Towel

by Gaiam

Product Features

• Compact size
• Fast Drying
• Extra Absorbent

Product Description

Size: 1 ct

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If you enjoy hot yoga sessions or sweat during your practice like the rest of us, then meet your new favorite yoga accessory. Designed especially for Ashtanga, Vinyasa and hot yoga, this super-absorbent microfiber towel is ideal for any workout and is small enough to take to the gym or to a yoga class such as Bikram. Made from microfiber, the towel wicks away moisture and dries in half the time of a regular cotton towel. The fabric is hypo-allergenic, absorbent, easy care, and comprised of 78 percent polyester and 22 percent nylon. It measures 30 inches wide by 20 inches long and is 2.5 millimeters thick.

About Gaiam
Gaiam was created as a lifestyle company with the vision that, given a choice, people would choose a lifestyle that is healthy and life enhancing, for themselves, their families and the Earth. The Gaiam lifestyle is a vote for individual health as well as the future sustainability of the Earth's resources. Gaiam strives to provide customers with alternatives to traditional products by offering natural or healthy versions that compare with the style, quality and price of conventional products.

Gaiam's goal is to become the trusted source and unifying brand for Lifestyle of Health and Sustainability (LOHAS) participants. They understand that the opportunity to affect people's lives with information and products is both a privilege and a responsibility. Gaiam believes in the concept of Conscious Commerce, the practice of making purchasing decisions based on personal values and beliefs. It takes into consideration all the aspects of our lives and the impact we have upon the planet. Research indicates this concept appeals to approximately 50 million people in the U.S. alone. Gaiam's strategy in delivering the distinctive quality for which they are known is to partner with experts in health/wellness, eco-living and personal development to develop proprietary products that meet our customers' needs with meaningful solutions.

The name GAIAM is a fusion of the words Gaia (the name of Mother Earth from the Minoan civilization in ancient Crete), and I am reminds us that we are all interconnected with the Earth, the air and water, and very much a part of this living system that sustains us all.

Product Description

Extra absorbent, fast drying towel ideal for all fitness activities. Microfiber is hypo-allergenic, non-permeable and dries in half the time of ordinary towels. Compact size is ideal for transport.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 6.9 x 1.5 inches ; 5.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002L4D2LW
• Item model number: 05-54027
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars excellent value, February 14, 2010

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M. Keith "yogi girl" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gaiam Small Thirsty Yoga Towel (Sports)

I purchased this towel because I needed an affordable, but absorbent hand towel for hot yoga. I did not want to spend the money on the expensive yogitoes version and decided to give this one a try. It wicks away sweat with ease and dries very quickly. I'm glad I chose this towel over a more expensive brand.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Great towel. Except for one thing., June 25, 2011

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Casual Reviewer (Albuquerque, NM United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Gaiam Small Thirsty Yoga Towel (Sports)

I feel weird about this towel. Here's why.

Let me start by saying that I lift weights and do cardio almost every day, and my time at the gym is 3-4 hours, so I sweat A LOT. My normal white hand towel always "fills up" with sweat before I'm done working out, so I decided to try this towel to see if it was any better.

So here's my assessment: It absorbs great. It never "fills up" with sweat. Therefore I never feel that I've used up all the dry spots. It's a great size for the gym. I can easily toss it over my shoulder and move from exercise to exercise without it getting in the way. I can toss it over the hand rail of any cardio machine and it's long enough that it doesn't fall off. The color is cool. It looks good. It dries fast... You'd think that would be more than enough to deserve 5 stars. But it's not.

The reason? Well, it just doesn't feel good when I wipe my skin. It's a little hard to describe, but basically, it doesn't glide smoothly. It's by no means rough or scratchy. It just seems to catch ever so slightly to my skin and I personally don't like how it feels.

Bottom line is that all the other reviews are correct about this item; it is a great towel. But for some reason, I'm sensitive to how this towel feels and I personally don't like it at all. Only one other review here shares my opinion, so if I were you, I'd buy it and try it. If you don't like it, return it. That's what I'm going to do.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Quality, July 11, 2010

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Kathleen Church "Kathy Church" (Tucson, AZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gaiam Small Thirsty Yoga Towel (Sports)

I really love this towel! I use it everyday for hot yoga and it's held up great for months. It stays odor-free. It's large enough to cover the entire face in one wipe, and it's soft and cuddly and a pleasure to wipe with. The color hasn't faded even with frequent washings, and the thick absorbent towel will probably last several more years. There are absolutely no pulls or fraying in the towel at all. It's so strong that sometimes I even use it in place of a strap. Can't go wrong with this one.

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