7 Best Yoga Towels to Buy in 2022, According to Textile and Yoga Experts

This yoga mat was actually recommended by yoga instructors. It has an innovative underside that's lined with silicone nubs that tightly grip to your mat, preventing the towel from bunching or sliding. Coming in 12 bold styles, you are sure to find a look you love. Plus, the brand says its towel is made from 8+ recycled plastic water bottles, making it a more sustainable pick. 

If you're unsure what size you need for your practice, try this pick from TOPLUS that includes a small yoga towel for your hands and a standard one that can cover your whole mat. You can test out both styles and figure out which works best for you. If you prefer the standard size, you can use the hand towel to cool off between poses. A carrying case is also included to keep your sweaty towels separate in your gym bag. Brilliant.

Shandali has thousands of 5-star reviews for its GoSweat hot yoga towel. Its new StickyFiber hot yoga towel features innovative web silicone backing to prevent bunching. This towel combines the grippy microfiber surface reviewers loved in the GoSweat towel with a non-slip backing. Shandali is also the #1 best-selling brand for yoga towels on Amazon. Clearly, this towel deserves the hype.

Most yoga towels are made from microfiber material to increase in grip when wet and still be soft. Some may not like the feel of microfiber, so a yoga rug made from cotton is an excellent alternative. It's not a towel, but it's designed for the same purpose: to maintain grip during an especially sweaty session. The brand, Bliss Peak, recommends this rug for Ashtanga practice but many reviewers use it for Vinyasa as well. It's handcrafted in India by local artisans. 

This yoga mat towel and hand towel set from IUGA features thicker microfiber fabric to prevent bunching and provide extra cushioning. The corners have small pockets that hook to your yoga mat to keep it in place during your practice. Reviewers rave that this super absorbent yoga towel is ideal for extra sweaty yogis. 

Yoga Hustle was a top pick in both the Textile Lab's yoga mat test and yoga bag round up. With 12 bold prints, its towel is not only a stylish accessory but also an absorbent addition to your yoga practice. Yoga Hustle recommends that you wash the towel once before use and spray lightly with water before each practice. With such cute patterns, you could use it as a beach towel too! 

This hybrid towel and mat was also one of our best yoga mats for its excellent performance during testing. It has a built-in microfiber layer on top, so there's one less thing to carry to class, keeping your yoga bag clutter-free. This mat is machine washable, though it did take a while to dry in our evaluations. If you use this mat for a yoga class where you’ll sweat less, try spraying the mat with water before to increase grip.