Manduka Yogitoes Yoga Mat Towel ($68)
Though it's expensive for a gym towel, this one has a more important purpose than just wiping up your sweat; it's essential if you're doing a sweaty yoga practice so you don't slip and fall. It fits perfectly on top of a yoga mat — grippy side down, smooth side up. The brand's patented "Skidless Technology" helps prevent slipping, while the towel itself is ultra absorbent, quick drying, and sweat wicking.
Why we love it: This yoga mat towel comes highly recommended by POPSUGAR's former fitness editor Lauren Mazzo. It's soft on the top and grippy on the bottom, thanks to tons of little silicone dots. You can machine wash and dry this towel, which makes cleaning easy. The come in five solid colors and five playful prints, so you can pick one that matches your yoga mat and brings you zen while in Downward Dog. Bonus: Each yoga towel is made from no fewer than four plastic bottles, which get repurposed into yarn.
What's worth noting: If you're doing a nonheated practice or don't sweat much, the towel can actually be more slippery than your mat; in this case, just spray it with water before using, and it'll become sticky.
