Ben Kaufman Cabana - Review 2023

Overview

The Ben Kaufman 6-Pack Yarn Dye Stripes Oversized Towel is a set of six towels in vibrant colors. Each one has a classic cabana style, featuring wide, colorful stripes.

These towels are good enough considering their price point, especially for the kids. They come in a decent size and absorb water like you’d expect cotton towels to. If you hang them properly on a rack, they’ll dry exactly as cotton towels do as well.

This material is durable and absorbent enough for a set of budget-friendly towels. They’re not destined to be inherited as the stitching will eventually surrender to wear and tear. But not before they’ve earned their stripes through their service.

They are a simple and quick solution for a family of six or a cottage party. Measuring 30×60 inches, it is ideal for all ages, especially kids who need oversized towels. Each family member can have a towel when you are visiting the beach or out camping.

Design

If the design is the only thing we will consider, the Ben Kaufman 6-Pack Yarn Dye Stripes Oversized Towel is more than good enough. It comes in vibrant colors that blend well with golden white sand and sparkling blue ocean waters. Kids will like the colorful pack.

The downside is that the colors may bleed or fade over time. Not on the first wash, we can attest, but noticeably so after one season as we’ve seen.

Size

These towels are not as large as you might want them to be. The Cotton Craft towels seem almost twice as big by comparison. Most will find them quite average. Nonetheless, they are big enough for your kids to dry themselves after playing in the swimming pool and big enough to lie down on in the sand.

Material

What is quite disappointing about the Ben Kaufman 6-Pack Yarn Dye Stripes Oversized Towel is the material. It claims to be soft, but in reality, they feel a little rough. Even after washing the towels for the first time, they can still feel like cheap motel towels. The key here is to manage your expectations carefully since you are only paying about $7 per towel.

Aside from being rough, these towels are also pretty thin. You might see through the fabric if you hold them up against the light.

That they are lightweight, makes them easy to pack. Even all 6 together. They are unlikely to take up too much space, so you won’t have difficulties packing the entire set for your beach trip.

Ben Kaufman says that the 6-Pack Yarn Dye Stripes Oversized Towel sheds little lint, but that is pretty hard to believe. The lint goes all over the washer. You may also end up covered with lint as you wipe your body.

Even if you follow the care instructions properly, these towels still snag easily in the washer. They can shed every time you wash them, becoming thinner and thinner over time.

Absorbency

For a pack of budget-friendly towels, the Ben Kaufman 6-Pack Yarn Dye Stripes Oversized Towel gives you no reason to expect more. These towels can do a better job absorbing water.

On the upside, these beach towels dry fairly quickly.

Washing Instructions

To prevent lint from transferring to other clothing pieces, wash the Ben Kaufman 6-Pack Yarn Dye Stripes Oversized Towel in a dark wash. It’s best not to wash them on high as they will shrink and crimp and fray after a 130℉ cycle.

Mild detergent is also recommended. If these towels collected plenty of beach sand, you could use more detergent soap. Do not use fabric softeners because they can break down the fabric quickly.

When tumble drying these beach towels, use the low setting.

Conclusion

Ben Kaufman markets this beach towel set for the whole family. However, they are best used for kids.

Kids easily outgrow things over time, especially pieces of clothing. If you are looking for beach towels that they will only use for a few months or a year, you can get the Ben Kaufman 6-Pack Yarn Dye Stripes Oversized Towel.

These towels may not be of the best quality, but to be fair, they are good enough for children who love splashing in pools. They are huge enough for the young ones to dry themselves.

These beach towels are not that difficult to wash but expect their quality to decline every time you put them in the washer on warm.

Essentially, you get what you pay for the Ben Kaufman 6-Pack Yarn Dye Stripes Oversized Towel. It is really affordable and a quick way to acquire enough towels for a getaway or party. Just don’t expect too much in terms of absorbency and durability.