Brighten up the beach

TOBY BEACH TOWEL BY LINEN HOUSE, $49.95

Soft and plush and made of pure cotton, this large towel is jacquard velour one side and terry towel the other for absorbency. It is a lightweight 400 grams. See zanui.com.au

APOLLO DESIGNER BEACH TOWEL, $139

This Ziporah design is generously sized and hexagonal-shaped, and woven in Portugal of modal, a soft fibre that is 50 per cent more water absorbent than cotton and shrink-resistant. See ziporahlifestyle.com.au

QUICK DRY BEACH AND TRAVEL TOWEL, $40

Made for travellers, surfers and swimmers, Dock & Bay's striped quick-dry towel packs down into a compact pouch and is lightweight, making it ideal for packing in the suitcase. See thestore.com.au