BEST CAR DRYING TOWELS? Comparing the RAPID DRY TOWEL to my favorites

Summary

In this comprehensive review, the host tests the Rapid Dry Towel, a product advertised on Instagram for its ability to dry a car in just 90 seconds. Despite initial skepticism, the host is pleasantly surprised by the towel's performance. The towel, which comes from New Zealand and features a proprietary microfiber blend, is compared to other popular drying towels like the Dread Knot XL, The Gauntlet, and the Mega Knot. The Rapid Dry Towel, retailing at $44.95 but available at a discount, is found to be incredibly soft, large, and absorbent. The host puts each towel through its paces by drying a car and weighing the water absorbed. The Rapid Dry Towel stands out for its quick-drying properties, allowing for reuse throughout the day, and its impressive absorption capacity, making it a favorite among the options tested.

Takeaways

• 🚗 The Rapid Dry Towel is advertised on Instagram to dry a car in as little as 90 seconds, and the reviewer was initially skeptical but ended up being pleasantly surprised by its performance.
• 📏 The Rapid Dry Towel measures 59 by 30 inches, making it a large and soft microfiber towel, although not as plush as some others.
• 🔍 The company behind the Rapid Dry Towel is based in New Zealand and uses a proprietary blend of microfiber technology not disclosed to the public to prevent copying.
• 💧 The towel features a unique structure that allows water to be absorbed into the inner part of the towel, leaving the outer surface drier for continuous use.
• 💲 The Rapid Dry Towel retails for $44.95, but was on sale for $36 at the time of the review, which is competitive when compared to other high-quality drying towels.
• 📦 The towel comes with care instructions, and the company emphasizes the importance of following them to maintain the towel's performance.
• 🆚 When compared to other favorite drying towels like the Dreadn Knot XL, The Gauntlet, and the Mega Knot, the Rapid Dry Towel held its own in terms of water absorption and drying efficiency.
• ⏱️ All the towels tested were able to dry a car in under 90 seconds, meeting the Rapid Dry Towel's advertised claim.
• 📊 The Rapid Dry Towel absorbed 58% of its weight in water, which is a significant amount, showing its high water retention capability.
• 🔄 A notable feature of the Rapid Dry Towel is its quick-drying nature, allowing it to be used multiple times throughout the day, which is a significant advantage over other towels.
• 🌟 The reviewer highly recommends the Rapid Dry Towel, praising its performance, quick-drying capability, and the fact that it exceeded expectations.

Q & A

What is the advertised claim about the rapid dry towel's drying time for a car?

The rapid dry towel is advertised to dry a car in as little as 90 seconds.

What was the initial skepticism about the rapid dry towel's performance?

The initial skepticism was based on the appearance of the rapid dry towel, which looked like a standard microfiber towel, and the doubt that it could hold enough water to dry a whole car without needing to be wrung out.

What is the size of the rapid dry towel mentioned in the script?

The rapid dry towel is 59 by 30 inches, which is considered a large size.

What is unique about the rapid dry towel's microfiber technology?

The rapid dry towel uses a proprietary blend of microfiber technology that has a reverse structure compared to a Twist Loop towel, allowing water to be absorbed into the inner structure of the towel, leaving the outer surface drier for continuous use.

What is the retail price of the rapid dry towel?

The retail price of the rapid dry towel is $44.95, but it can be cheaper if bundled or during a sale, such as the end-of-year sale mentioned in the script.

What are the dimensions and GSM of the dread knot XL from autofiber?

The dread knot XL from autofiber is 20x40 inches with a GSM (grams per square meter) of 1100.

How does the Gauntlet from the rag company differ from the other towels?

The Gauntlet from the rag company has a unique blend of twist loop and plush microfiber, which allows it to absorb a lot of water and then softly lift up the residual water, leaving a streak-free finish.

What is the main advantage of the mega knot from autofiber?

The mega knot from autofiber is a large towel, measuring 69 inches by 42 inches, which allows for covering more surface area and getting a lot of work done quickly, especially on larger vehicles like SUVs.

How did the rapid dry towel perform in terms of water absorption and drying time?

The rapid dry towel performed exceptionally well, absorbing a significant amount of water and leaving a great finish. It dried quickly in the sun, allowing for reuse throughout the day.

What was the final verdict on the rapid dry towel after testing?

The final verdict was that the rapid dry towel exceeded expectations, performed very similarly to the dread knot, and was particularly praised for its quick-drying capabilities and large size, making it a favorite for the reviewer.

How did the rapid dry towel's performance compare to the other towels tested?

The rapid dry towel compared favorably to the other towels, with a 243% increase in weight due to water absorption, which was slightly higher than the Gauntlet's 224% and the dread knot's 21%. However, it was noted that the mega knot, despite its larger size, was not fully saturated and thus held less water by weight percentage.