My 12 y/o trains on the varsity swimming team. He is at the pool everyday. Since he doesn't like chamois, is this a good alternative? Does it dry fast
231096
These are amazing towels. I have three girls and they all love my towel and will be buying one for each one of them. The towel dries in seconds and it dries amazingly quick. I use it as my surf towel. Not only does it dry quick, but my girls all use mine at the beach and it dries everyone.
231097
It has a nice soft touch and will dry you off without that sensation chamois leaves (that you still feel a little wet) it dries fast but you need some sun or breeze. i was a swimmer my whole teen years, this towel would have work wonders on a competition day.
231098
It does dry fast. However, if he doesn't like chamois he probably won't like this either. It's pretty much the same thing. You have to blot to soak up water.
676536
We bought them to protect my son's feet from the rough pool surfaces. His toes were always abraded to the point where I couldn't take his agony anymore. The socks worked perfectly for this purpose and he thought they were very comfortable for swimming and looked "cool". However, he wore right through the material after about 5-6 uses. He wore through the big toe areas because he'd bounce off the bottom of the pool with his big toes since he was too short to touch the bottom. To make it through the summer, I patched with duct tape. Worked well enough since it was the end of the summer, but I don't think I'd buy these again. He definitely needs something with a rubber bottom or something more rub resistant. We bought them to protect my son's feet from the rough pool surfaces. His toes were always abraded to the point where I couldn't take his agony anymore. The socks worked perfectly for this purpose and he thought they were very comfortable for swimming and looked "cool". However, he wore right through the material after about 5-6 uses. He wore through the big toe areas because he'd bounce off the bottom of the pool with his big toes since he was too short to touch the bottom. To make it through the summer, I patched with duct tape. Worked well enough since it was the end of the... » Read More We bought them to protect my son's feet from the rough pool surfaces. His toes were always abraded to the point where I couldn't take his agony anymore. The socks worked perfectly for this purpose and he thought they were very comfortable for swimming and looked "cool". However, he wore right through the material after about 5-6 uses. He wore through the big toe areas because he'd bounce off the bottom of the pool with his big toes since he was too short to touch the bottom. To make it through the summer, I patched with duct tape. Worked well enough since it was the end of the summer, but I don't think I'd buy these again. He definitely needs something with a rubber bottom or something more rub resistant. « Show Less
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I used a paint brush to apply to the top and when the brush would be close to dry, I tried to get as much as I could on the bottom. This stuff is very thin but does work. I get a lot of use out of our pool and feel like I already need to reapply (after a year). I only used about half of the container for a sport pool, so no worries. The ideal situation is to do this before you have water in the pool.
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It's a nylon (parachute) type material so if you are just standing in a pool or whatever, it wouldn't be bad if it got a little wet. No pads, so it would dry quick, but I don't think it's necessarily made for it, so too much chlorine could be a problem if prolonged use in a pool.
1565450
Yup, pretty quick drying. The sizes run small though so order appropriately :-)
264872
I use mine as a pool towel, but it doubles as a sarong too. I love it. Dries so much faster than a regular towel.
973654
It is easier to use wet. It can be used both ways though just make sure if it is used dry the kids have on more than just a bathing suit.
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It is only as rigid as cardboard if you let it dry out, but it can be rehydrated. When it is hydrated it is a smooth mini towel. I personally love this. I am a swimmer and frequently forget my towel and it is small enough to not take up hardly any room in my locker. It is used as a towel and when it absorbs to its capacity it is then wrung out and can be used over and over and over again. The material is actually very soft and delicate on skin.
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If you are looking for something light to wear over a swim suit to block the sun then yes this would be OK. And it would dry fast. Wouldn't recommend it by itself in place of a bathing suit. Wicks well. I have the white one and it is not very forgiving. Sports bra shows easily through it. Regardless i love the shirt for hot, humid runs. Works well for that.
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I believe the label says it is good for 2 hours unless worn off from perspiration or swimming, then apply more frequently. I use it for my daughter and me, and it works very well.
321157
Yes, we use it all the time without water, The only thing I have notice is the kids occassionaly get a small sore, kinda like a little burn on their elbows from riding down but my girls don't complain they LOVE IT!!!! Best thing I have bought them :) Well worth the money
64109
YES!!! That's mostly what I use it for and it's great! I don't swim laps competatively though, so I'm not sure how much it would impact your times, but the drag that is created is minimal and doesnt have a negative effect on the duration of my workout.
1643606
I swim 3 - 5 days a week. I bought this towel because I thought it would be easier to take due to the smaller size than a regular towel and would dry much faster. I LOVE IT! I have not had any issues with this towel! I would buy again in a heart beat! It did not shrink. I do wash on gentle. I can't remember if it is just me or if I was told to when it arrived. I did use a "color catcher" on the first wash, though the sheet of color catcher did not collect any color. It was still white just like when I put it in the washer. I definitely LOVE using this towel!!!
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No. it is not like a chamois- it does Not smear the water around. It absorbs it. It is more like a wafer type soft material that breathes. Chamois doesn't breathe like this material.
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Yes, in my opinion I think it dries fast, specially if you have a fan around or windows open, you will be able to put clothing over with no problem!!! Another thing you can do is blow some air to your face by yourself with a sheet of paper or with your hands, it will help it to dry quicker too!!! About go on clear, depending how much cream you are applying to your face, as this cream is not a clear one, is more a whitey one, so if you don't want it to be seen, apply in very small amounts to the affected area!!! :] I wish you good luck & I hope it works to you as much as it worked & always does for me!!! *Blessings* Yes, in my opinion I think it dries fast, specially if you have a fan around or windows open, you will be able to put clothing over with no problem!!! Another thing you can do is blow some air to your face by yourself with a sheet of paper or with your hands, it will help it to dry quicker too!!! About go on clear, depending how much cream you are applying to your face, as this cream is not a clear one, is more a whitey one, so if you don't want it to be seen, apply in very small amounts to the affected area!!! :] I wish you good luck & I hope it works to you as much as it worked & always... » Read More Yes, in my opinion I think it dries fast, specially if you have a fan around or windows open, you will be able to put clothing over with no problem!!! Another thing you can do is blow some air to your face by yourself with a sheet of paper or with your hands, it will help it to dry quicker too!!! About go on clear, depending how much cream you are applying to your face, as this cream is not a clear one, is more a whitey one, so if you don't want it to be seen, apply in very small amounts to the affected area!!! :] I wish you good luck & I hope it works to you as much as it worked & always does for me!!! *Blessings* « Show Less
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My dog fell in the pool earlier this summer and after fishing him out, I immediately removed the collar, dried it off and we had no problems. He also loves to play in dirt, roll in wet grass, etc. and we've had no issues. But that is the extent that we have tested out the "waterproof" feature. :)
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I think it would be ok for a beginner. Just make sure to watch out it dry's pretty fast.