If regular gym towels leave your sensitive skin scratched and bothered, Love Sweat Fitness founder and certified personal trainer Katie Dunlop has found a solution: "I tried tons of different gym towels from the most expensive to the cheapest, and so far this is one of my favorites for the quality and price. It's soft, so it doesn't scratch my sensitive face, but also actually absorbs."

If you’ve ever used a microfiber towel before, you know they can feel rough on your hands if they’re even slightly dry. I never got that uncomfortable feeling with this towel, which makes a huge difference when you’re handling weights. Bringing your own gym towel just means you won’t ever have to worry about your gym running out of towels, which happens all the time during busy periods.Dr. Gohara is all about no-frills cotton towels, which are super absorbent. The towel measures 30 by 16 inches, so there's plenty of surface area to dab your skin dry throughout your workout. (Dr. Gohara recommends patting skin dry and never scrubbing aggressively, which can irritate the skin.) Looking outward, having a gym towel is a nice practice to get into for other fellow gym-goers, too. After a hard-fought set across a bench or machine, you're likely to leave a pool of sweat when you get up. Instead of leaving this puddle for others to sit in or brace across, wipe down the machine once you're complete. This minor cleanup step can go a long way in maintaining the social structure of your training center or studio — and keep you in good graces with the staff, as well. Think about it, would you want to work out in a pool of someone else's stink-riddled sweat? I didn't think so. Without an absorbent sports towel creating a barrier between you and the equipment, the machine WILL get wet. It is rude and inconsiderate to leave this wetness on the machine. Most gyms do have paper towels and sanitizer which can be used for cleaning equipment after you use it, but a gym is much better. Never use your gym towel to wipe away sweat on your body. That would be gross! Instead, have a smaller towel for wiping the sweat off of your face. Caring for Your Gym Towel

It also needs to be long enough so that you can bring it up to wipe your face, without having to take it off every time. The absorbent cotton is lightweight and durable and is designed to withstand multiple washes without fading. Our Gym Towels can be the perfect accompaniment for the gym, along with refreshingly tasty smoothie that delivers all the nutrients you need to take on the day.Some towels are also designed for cooling, which is a great addition if you easily overheat. Best gym towels at a glance: I know what you're thinking: "Can I just use my T-shirt?" And because I had the same question, I asked a dermatologist. Mona Gohara, MD, associate clinical professor of dermatology at Yale School of Medicine, says it's not that bad in terms of skin health, but it's also not that effective. "Usually these fabrics aren't absorbent, so you're transferring sweat from one location to another," she says. You should wash your gym towel after every use if you can. Nobody wants a sweaty towel full of bacteria after all! Remember to follow the care instructions provided by the towel manufacturer to help keep it clean, fresh, and free from any unpleasant odours. At best it’s not very hygienic - or pleasant for the person using the equipment after you - but at worst you might get acne or even end up with an infection.