Ordinary bath towels are not very good at drying dogs. They saturate quickly, push water around rather than absorbing it, and take a day to dry themselves. Microfibre holds far more water per square inch and wrings out, which is why every groomer uses it. This is one of those quiet upgrades you notice the first wet Tuesday.
Key Benefits
- Absorbs several times its own weight, so one towel finishes the job
- Wrings out and keeps working rather than saturating
- Dries quickly itself, so it is ready for the next walk
- Takes hot washes without falling apart
Best For
- Muddy winter walks and rainy season generally
- Double-coated breeds that hold enormous amounts of water
- Keeping one in the car boot permanently
How It Works
Blot and press rather than rubbing. Rubbing a wet double coat tangles it and creates the mats you will be brushing out later; pressing lets the fibres wick the water out. Wash without fabric softener, which coats microfibre and ruins its absorbency.
Pros and Cons
Pros: Does the work of several bath towels, dries fast, and costs very little.
Cons: Fabric softener destroys it permanently, and it will pick up every loose hair on the dog, which is either useful or annoying depending on your view.
Things to Consider
- Never wash with fabric softener – it permanently coats the fibres
- Blot rather than rub, especially on long or double coats
- Buy two: one for the car and one for the house
- Prices, availability and shipping times are set by the AliExpress seller and can change
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