{"title":"Hooded Towels","description":"\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ehooded towel\u003c\/strong\u003e is a towel with a built-in hood that you wear like a poncho, so you can dry off, warm up and get changed without holding a towel in place. At ShowerNest, our \u003cstrong\u003ehooded towels\u003c\/strong\u003e are made for Australian life: after a swim at the beach, a surf, a session at the pool or a warm shower at home. Shop \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/adult-hooded-towels\"\u003eadult hooded towels\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kids-hooded-towels\"\u003ekids hooded towels\u003c\/a\u003e in soft, quick-drying fabrics and easy-to-style colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHooded Towels for Adults\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/adult-hooded-towels\"\u003eadult hooded towels\u003c\/a\u003e slip over your head in seconds and keep you covered from shoulders to knees. Also known as a \u003cstrong\u003etowel hoodie\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eponcho towel\u003c\/strong\u003e, an adult hooded towel gives you a private space to change out of wet swimmers, whether you're on the sand, in a car park or at the pool. Roomy cuts leave space to move your arms inside, and the hood keeps wind off wet hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHooded Beach Towels and Surf Ponchos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ehooded beach towel\u003c\/strong\u003e does more than a flat towel ever could. It dries you off, keeps you warm when the sea breeze picks up and doubles as a cover-up for the walk home. Surfers and ocean swimmers use a \u003cstrong\u003ehooded surf towel\u003c\/strong\u003e to change quickly after an early session, while families love that nobody has to hold up a towel for anyone else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKids Hooded Towels\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kids-hooded-towels\"\u003eKids hooded towels\u003c\/a\u003e make beach and pool days easier for parents. Children can pop them on by themselves, stay warm between swims and get changed without a fuss. Fun colours and prints make them easy to spot on a busy beach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHooded Towel vs Beach Towel vs Changing Robe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure which one you need? Here's how they compare:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHooded towel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBeach towel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChanging robe\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHands-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChange discreetly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnly with help\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight and bulk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight to medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy and bulky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeach, surf, pool, bath\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLying on the sand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCold-water swimming\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePacks into a beach bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsually not\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most Australian beach and pool days, a hooded towel gives you the best balance: it's hands-free like a changing robe, but light and easy to pack like a beach towel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Choose the Right Hooded Towel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFabric\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicrofibre\u003c\/strong\u003e is lightweight, packs small and dries quickly, which makes it ideal for travel, surfing and the gym. \u003cstrong\u003eCotton\u003c\/strong\u003e feels thicker and softer against the skin, perfect for relaxing after a swim or a shower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor adults, look for a hooded towel that falls to around the knee, so you stay covered while changing. For kids, choose by age and height, leaving a little room to grow. Every product page includes its exact measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook for a generous hood, a roomy fit to move your arms inside and pockets for your phone and keys. Choose a colour you'll be happy to wear from the beach to the café.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNot Just for the Beach\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hooded towel is just as useful at home. Wrap up after a hot shower or bath, dry off after the gym, or keep one in the car for spontaneous swims. Pair it with a soft mat from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/non-slip-bath-mats\"\u003enon-slip bath mats\u003c\/a\u003e collection for a cosy bathroom routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a hooded towel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hooded towel is a towel with a built-in hood, worn over the head like a poncho. It lets you dry off and get changed hands-free, which makes it popular at the beach, the pool and after a shower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the best hooded towel for adults?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best hooded towel for adults falls to around the knee, has a roomy fit so you can change underneath, and is made from a fabric that suits how you'll use it: microfibre for travel and quick drying, cotton for softness and comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a towel hoodie the same as a hooded towel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Towel hoodie, poncho towel, surf poncho and hooded beach towel are different names for the same idea: a wearable towel with a hood that lets you change and dry off hands-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use a hooded towel for swimming and surfing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Swimmers and surfers use hooded towels to change out of wet swimmers or wetsuits discreetly, stay warm between sessions and dry off quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I wash a hooded towel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost hooded towels can be machine washed on a gentle cycle and hung out to dry. Microfibre dries especially quickly. Always check the care instructions on the product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo you deliver hooded towels Australia-wide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. We deliver hooded towels anywhere in Australia, with free shipping on orders over $49.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShop our full range of hooded towels for adults and kids, and make every swim, surf and shower a little more comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/showernest.com.au\/collections\/hooded-towels.oembed","provider":"ShowerNest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}