Sun Squad Beach Towel Review: Fabric Quality, Thickness, and Absorbency Test
By Alexander Ross
A frequent point of confusion among online shoppers is whether these towels feature an engineered sand-free weave. Specialized microfiber weaves prevent sand from clinging by using tight, non-loop synthetic filaments. Sun Squad towels are woven from 100% natural cotton rather than microfiber blends, meaning sand interaction depends entirely on which side faces the ground.
When laid flat with the sheared velour side touching dry beach sand, the fabric sheds grains reasonably well. A firm shake dislodges roughly 85% of dry sand particles from the velour surface because there are no upright loops for the grains to lodge behind.
Flip the towel over, however, and the raw terry loops act like tiny anchors. Coarse lake sand and wet ocean grit settle deep into the backing. Shaking the towel clears the top debris, but embedded particles stay trapped until the fabric dries out completely. If your primary goal is sitting on sandy dunes without bringing half the shore into your car, keep the decorative velour face down and sit on the terry loops, or opt for an ultralight flat-weave Turkish textile instead.
Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.
