How To Choose The Perfect Bathrobe

 

It’s a Western concept that caught on in India years ago. First seen in movies where rich people would flaunt them next to the pool, bathrobes slowly entered our homes as a necessary bath accessory. A lot of people buy and use bathrobes at home or when they’re travelling, especially when they want to take a dip in the ocean or the swimming pool. Expensive hotels too have robes hanging in the closet, in case you wish to go to the sauna, use the jacuzzi or the pool.

Their primary purpose is to encase the wet body after a shower or swim. They are meant to offer absorption, and some are as thick and fluffy as towels. You wish to buy one for yourself, but do you know how to?

Here’s how you choose the perfect bathrobe for regular use:

• What do you need it for?

The first question to ask yourself is, ‘What do I need the bathrobe for?’ Will you use it for the short walk from bathroom to bedroom after your shower? Will you take it with you to the swimming pool? Or do you just like to wear a robe when you are at home and not willing to get into your clothes yet, like a warmer? The answer to this question will determine the kind of bathrobe you buy online, as well as its material.

• What material do you like?

You have a few choices in terms of material for the bathrobe. Most robes are made of highly absorbent cotton, since they are meant to absorb excess moisture from the skin after a bath or swim. You can buy a bathrobe online from India’s leading bath linen stores, in materials like hygro-cotton (for soft comfort). Meanwhile, brands also sell robes in materials like microfiber, cotton terry, cotton velour and satin. When you pick a material you like, be sure to match it with the purpose it is meant for.

• What sizes are available?

Robes are most commonly available in the standard sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL. Check the online store’s size chart and measure yourself to make sure you are picking the right size. You may be forgiven for picking a larger size – it’s a robe, after all, and can be worn loose – but a smaller size will not fit right and feel uncomfortable.

• Do you want a plain one or with design?

Your personal preference can decide if you wish to buy a plain white robe or a coloured one. If the robe is going to be worn for only a few minutes after your shower and set out to dry, then a white one should suffice. Or you can pick a colour of your choice. Some bathrobes online have designs, too. It’s really all about personal preference.

• Do you have a preferred brand?

You might have a preferred bath linen brand in India. Check their website to see if they retail bathrobes, too. If they do, you can easily buy from them. It helps to buy from a brand that you trust for your peace of mind, since you are assured of quality and value for money. Meanwhile, you can be up for a customer loyalty reward for shopping from the brand consistently.

Can you buy it online?

While the Coronavirus pandemic rages on, it is best to leave all shopping to the digital medium. Shopping offline just means that you expose yourself to the threat of infection. We urge you to buy bathrobes online from India’s premium brands for safe, non-contact delivery. Be sure to sanitise the package before you open it.