40 × 70
Room to stretch out after a swim, without a bulky towel in the bag. Get to know the Rag’s full size.
By Salt Rag · Updated 2026-10-06
A small fold doesn’t mean a small towel. Open a Rag and you have 40 inches across and 70 inches long: a full-size piece of Turkish cotton for drying off or finding a spot on the sand.
If you’re choosing online, compare those dimensions with a towel you already reach for. Lay it out and picture how you’ll use the Rag—after a swim, on the boat, or over a chair when you’re home.
Use it open. Bring it rolled.
Spread the Rag out when you want the whole surface. Fold it when you only need a little cloth over a seat or chair back. There’s no single way to use the rectangle.
The flat weave is what keeps that full size from turning into a bulky fold. At the market, ask to open a Rag so you can see the whole pattern and get your hands on the cotton.
A full-size towel. Not a full bag.
Every Rag has the same 40 × 70-inch dimensions. The color and pattern are yours to choose; browse the current collection for available options.
How big is a Salt Rag Turkish towel?
Every Salt Rag measures 40 inches across and 70 inches long when laid open: about 102 × 178 centimeters. Those are the towel's open dimensions, not the measurements of a folded package. Turkish towel sizes vary between brands and styles, so check the individual product listing rather than assuming every towel in the category is the same size.
Choosing coverage for the beach or pool
Use the two dimensions separately when comparing towels. Width tells you how much space you have across the cloth; length tells you how far it stretches out. A 40 × 70-inch Rag is a full-size beach towel, not a small hand towel or an oversized family beach blanket. The amount of coverage that feels right depends on your height and how you use it.
A full-size towel can still fold small
Flat weave keeps the cloth from forming a thick terry pile. Folding or rolling changes the shape of the towel, not its open size. The resulting bundle depends on your folds. If you are choosing a towel for a particular bag, compare the open size and weave, then decide how you want to pack it.
Check the listing, then choose the color
Salt Rag's product pages identify the current color, pattern, price and availability. Lifestyle photos show a Rag in use, rather than a guarantee that a pictured color is currently in stock. You can also open a Rag and compare its dimensions at a confirmed market visit. Check the schedule and attendance status before making that trip.
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