It’s no surprise that a swimmers shammy is one of their featured pieces of kit, and the TYR Dryoff Shammy doesn’t disappoint. If you have ever wiped down your freshly washed car with a shammy cloth, then you will get the gist of the Super Shammy from Soggy Doggy. Apply the principle to a dog towel and you get a super absorbent towel that slurps up the excess water in your pet’s coat in no time.

Cotton is much heavier and takes a long time to dry compared to microfiber. It can be more absorbent and softer. The feel is often the best part of a cotton towel. Many bathroom towels are made from cotton, so lightweight camping towels are not too often involved in their construction. Chamois cloths are commonly used for drying and buffing vehicles, such as cars and vans, after washing. They are also used by artists as blending tools when drawing with charcoal. 2. Which is better chamois or microfiber? y also comes in double the width, at 26”x17.” Although the shammy is larger than your usual, it is still far smaller than a regular cotton swim towel.

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Divers, swimmers, and water athletes of all types use the shammy. However, it is especially important in the diving community. Taking Care of a Shammy After mopping your pooch, wring the microfiber pet towel to remove as much water as possible. Twist and wring in one direction and then the other to squeeze the water out. If you have ever watched your soggy pooch have a mad few minutes running around the house or yard trying to get dry, you know why a dog drying towel is the way to go. There are four primary materials that camping towels are made from, including microfiber, cotton, bamboo, and linen.

Diving is not an equipment-heavy sport. Essentially all you need is a swimsuit, a deep enough pool, and a diving board. But there is an extra piece of equipment that most divers feel they couldn’t perform without: The chamois. A chamois — otherwise known as an aqua-towel or shammy — is a 13 by 17 inch water absorbent towel that you will often see draped over a diver’s body. It is best to keep your chamois in a cool and dry place. Avoid high humidity or damp rooms. If you store it in a container, make sure it is completely dry to prevent dirt and dust from accumulating. 5. Do you use a chamois wet or dry? To avoid mildew, and to keep your shammy smelling and performing its best: Clean it regularly. To clean a shammy, place it in a washing machine with traditional detergent, or hand wash it with soap and warm water. Just make sure to never place your shammy in a dryer! This will damage the absorbency of the material, and ruin your product. Variety of ProductsFor years divers have relied on this small piece of poly-vinyl cloth as a source of comfort and practicality: It dries a diver off in between dives, and helps to keep him/her warm and comfortable. Below are some interesting facts about the shammy and why divers use it. The Purpose of the Shammy The shammy first started making its appearance in diving in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Divers from Norway and other European countries were using the shammy to dry off their bodies. This unique product — not nearly as bulky as a traditional towel — was a hit in the diving world, and has remained a staple ever since.

With a durable design, minimal care (you should clean it regularly to keep it from collecting mold), and easy storage (most shammies come with a plastic case), the shammy is a no-brainer for swimmers who want to stay dry when they aren’t in the pool collecting medals and dominating their personal best times. It doesn't dry in that hard, scratchy way that some towels do, either—it’s super soft and ready to go for the next time. The downside is it’s not antimicrobial treated, so be sure to hang it out so it doesn’t mildew. Available in charcoal and blue, this 13×17” shammy has a clean look and a durable design that allows maximum absorption of water in a minimal amount of time. The TYR Shammy comes with a plastic carrying case. Once washed, wring out any excess moisture and if your pet towel can’t be machine-dried, hang it up to dry outside or in a warm location to air dry. Micro fiber is the most common choice for camping towels nowadays. Since the fibers are so much closer together and higher in number than other fabrics, it has a higher absorbency. Typically, microfiber fabric is made of a mixture of polyester and polyamide or nylon. Some examples of microfiber cloths on the list include the Rainleaf Microfiber Towel and the Sunland Microfiber Camping Towel.

Although the shammy is more commonly associated with divers, with its fast-drying construction (usually a poly-synthetic material), the shammy is also very popular among swimmers.