Gym Generation Guide
Frequently Asked Questions About Gym Towels for Training & Fitness
1. Why use a gym towel instead of a regular bath towel at the gym?
A regular bath towel is too large, too heavy and dries too slowly for gym use. A proper gym towel is more compact, fits easily into your gym backpack and dries faster between workouts. Our 50 × 100 cm fitness towel gives you the right balance: large enough to cover benches, machines and training surfaces, but compact enough that you are not carrying half a bath towel around.
2. What is the difference between a gym towel, a fitness towel and an outdoor or yoga towel?
In the gym, absorbency, grip and compact size matter most. Sweat needs to be absorbed, and the towel should stay in place on benches and machines. Outdoor towels are usually focused on minimal pack size, while yoga towels are designed for grip on a mat. Our gym towel is made from 500 GSM cotton terry and is optimised for fitness studio use: absorbent, grippy and compact for strength training, cardio and sauna.
3. What is the best size for a gym towel?
For gym use, 50 × 100 cm is the ideal size. It is large enough to cover training benches and gym equipment properly — a hygiene requirement in many Swiss fitness studios — while still being lightweight and space-saving in your gym backpack. Large bath towels are bulky and impractical in the gym, while very small towels often do not cover enough contact surface. 50 × 100 cm is the proven middle ground for a proper gym towel.
4. What material is the Gym Generation gym towel made from?
The main material is 100% cotton in a woven terry structure — soft, grippy and absorbent, with a 500 GSM fabric weight in the premium mid-range. The surrounding border is reinforced with polyester to help the towel keep its shape and resist fraying. The Gym Generation logo is worked directly into the fabric as a raised relief, while the “No Pain No Gain” lettering is carefully embroidered — not printed on as a cheap label.
5. Does the gym towel meet hygiene requirements in Swiss fitness studios?
Yes. Many gyms in Switzerland require you to bring your own towel for each workout to keep benches and machines clean. A personal gym towel meets this requirement. Because our towel is made from pure cotton and tested according to STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®, it is also suitable for sensitive skin during regular, sweat-heavy gym use.
6. How should I wash my gym towel so it stays absorbent?
Machine wash at 30–40°C. Because it is made from pure cotton, the towel may shrink slightly after the first wash — this is normal for natural fibres. Avoid fabric softener, as it coats the cotton fibres and reduces absorbency over time. Washed without fabric softener and at a low temperature, your gym towel stays absorbent and keeps its shape for regular training use.
7. Where are Gym Generation gym towels made?
Our gym towels are made in Turkey — one of the world’s leading countries for high-quality terry textiles. Our manufacturing partner has its own weaving, sewing and embroidery facilities and supplies customers in more than 35 countries. Turkish cotton towels are internationally recognised as a quality benchmark. Every delivery is tested according to STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®.
8. What does OEKO-TEX® certification mean for a gym towel?
STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® is one of the best-known independent textile testing labels worldwide. It confirms that the product has been tested for a wide range of harmful substances, with limit values that can be stricter than legal requirements. For you, that means tested safety in a gym towel you use sweaty and in direct contact with your skin.
Gym Towels by Gym Generation — Built for Hard Training
A good gym towel is not just an accessory. It is part of your training gear. If you train seriously, you need a towel that absorbs sweat, stays in place on benches and machines, and still performs after countless washes. That is exactly why we built our Gym Generation fitness towel — not a thin towel you throw into your bag, but a real piece of equipment made for hard workouts.
500 GSM Cotton Terry — Absorbent, Grippy and Made for the Gym
Our gym towel is made from 100% cotton in a woven terry structure with a 500 GSM fabric weight. This gives it the right balance for training: thick and absorbent enough for intense sessions, but still light enough to dry efficiently and avoid sitting soaked in your gym bag.
The reinforced polyester border helps the towel keep its shape and resist fraying, even with regular use. That matters when your towel is used several times per week for strength training, cardio, bodybuilding or sauna sessions.
The Gym Generation logo is worked directly into the fabric as a raised relief, while the details are cleanly embroidered. No cheap print, no label that starts peeling after a few washes — just proper textile construction you can feel.
50 × 100 cm — The Best Gym Towel Size for Training
At 50 × 100 cm, this gym towel hits the size that actually works in the fitness studio. It is large enough to cover benches, machines and training surfaces properly — which is required in many Swiss gyms for hygiene reasons — but still compact enough to fit easily into your gym backpack.
Large bath towels are bulky and impractical in the gym. Small towels often do not cover enough surface. This format is the smart middle ground: enough coverage for serious training, without carrying half a bath towel around.
Whether you use it for weight training, bodybuilding, cardio, functional training or the sauna, this workout towel fits the job.
Woven in Turkey — Known for Premium Cotton Terry Towels
Turkish terry towels are recognised worldwide for their quality — like Swiss watches or Italian leather. Our gym towels are produced by a specialised manufacturer with its own weaving, sewing and embroidery facilities, supplying customers in more than 35 countries.
Every delivery is tested according to STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®. That means every component has been checked for harmful substances. For a towel that is used sweaty, often daily and in direct contact with your skin, that is not a small detail. It is a basic requirement.
Easy to Wash and Built to Last
Machine wash at 30–40°C. Avoid fabric softener, because it coats the cotton fibres and reduces absorbency over time. With proper care, your fitness towel stays absorbent, keeps its shape and remains ready for regular gym use.
Because it is made from pure cotton, the towel may shrink slightly after the first wash. That is completely normal for natural fibres.
Your Gym Towel for Training, Fitness Studio and Sauna
Whether you need a gym towel for strength training, a fitness towel for cardio or a workout towel for the sauna, Gym Generation gives you a towel that does what it promises.
Absorbent, grippy, well made and built for serious training. Swiss brand since 2013. Woven in Turkey. Tested according to STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®.