Compostable Salon Towels vs. Traditional Options: Why Easydry Wins
Traditional salon towels create more operational pressure than many businesses realise. Laundry costs continue to rise, staff lose valuable time managing washing and folding, and hygiene standards rely heavily on washing consistency. Reusable cotton towels can become worn, stained and heavy over time, while lower-quality disposable options often struggle during colour work or high-volume services.
Easydry offers salons, spas, barbers and wellness businesses a different approach. Easydry compostable salon towels are designed as a premium single-use system that removes laundry from daily operations while supporting professional hygiene standards. Every client receives a fresh towel for every appointment.
Made from FSC-certified fibres and backed by TÜV Austria OK Compost HOME & INDUSTRIAL certifications alongside Seedling certification, Easydry towels combine professional performance with lower environmental impact. Easydry became the world’s first disposable towel company to achieve B Corp Certification in 2022 and was successfully recertified in 2025. WaterWeave™ technology delivers exceptional absorbency, while Ultra Anti-Tear Technology (UATT) helps maintain strength during colour services, barbering, spa treatments and everyday salon use.
Professional businesses across more than 25 countries use Easydry to reduce water consumption, lower energy usage, improve workflow efficiency and create a cleaner, more consistent client experience.
Why Salons Switch to Easydry
- Fresh towel for every client
- No washing, drying or folding
- Highly absorbent WaterWeave™ technology
- Strong wet-strength with UATT (Ultra Anti Tear Technology)
- FSC-certified fibres
- Certified compostable towels
- Reduced laundry costs and staff time
- Used by salons, spas and barbers globally
Salon Towel Comparison
| Feature | Traditional Cotton Towels | Microfibre Towels | Standard Disposable Towels | Easydry Compostable Towels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absorbency | Absorbency reduces over time through repeated washing. | Performance varies depending on wash condition. | Often thin with limited absorbency. | WaterWeave™ patented technology delivers high absorbency. 3 x more absorbent than cotton. |
| Strength When Wet | Fibres weaken gradually through repeated laundering and chemical exposure. | Can lose softness and structure after repeated washes. | Lower-grade disposable towels may tear during use and can leave visible lint on hair, skin or clothing. | Ultra Anti-Tear Technology (UATT) supports strong wet performance during salon, barber and spa services. |
| Hygiene Standards | Dependent on washing consistency. Correct wash temperature and detergents needed. | Dependent on repeated laundering. Correct wash temperature and detergents needed. | Fresh towel per client but often lower quality. | Fresh single-use towel for every client appointment. Made from medical grade fibres. |
| Laundry Requirements | Requires washing, drying and folding. | Requires repeated laundry cycles. | No laundry required. | No washing, drying or folding required. Every towel arrives fresh & folded. |
| Water Usage | High water consumption from ongoing laundry cycles. | High water usage from repeated washing. | No laundry water usage. | A six-person salon can save up to 144,000 litres annually from laundry reduction alone. |
| Energy Usage | High electricity and heating costs from dryers and washing machines. | Continuous energy use from washing and drying. | No laundry energy usage. | Reduces salon energy usage linked to towel laundry systems. |
| Sustainability | High water and energy usage for manufacturing, production and usage. | Synthetic fibre concerns. Releases micro plastics in every wash cycle. | Often lacks FSC certification and recognised compostability standards. | B Corp Certified. FSC-certified fibres. Compostable certifications including TÜV Austria OK Compost HOME & INDUSTRIAL and Seedling certification. |
| Client Experience | Can become rough, faded or stained over time. | Texture varies depending on age and wash cycles. | May feel thin or lower quality. | Soft, premium-feel towel with consistent presentation for every client. |
| Storage Needs | Requires separate storage for clean and used towels. | Requires storage space for laundry rotation. | Compact boxed storage. | Compact storage with no used towel build-up. 4 x times more compact that cotton towels. |
| Operational Efficiency | Staff time lost to laundry handling and towel organisation. | Laundry remains part of daily salon workflow. | Faster workflow but often compromises on quality. | Removes laundry from daily operations and supports smoother salon workflow. |
| Professional Use | Common in traditional salons. | Often used for practicality and lighter handling. | Frequently used as a low-cost option. | Used by salons, spas, barbers and wellness businesses across 25+ countries. |
Easydry vs Cotton Salon Towels
Cotton towels have been widely used in salons for decades, though they come with ongoing operational demands. Washing, drying and folding create constant labour requirements, while utility costs continue to increase. Repeated laundering gradually affects softness, absorbency and presentation quality.
Easydry removes the need for towel laundry completely. Salons can reduce water usage, energy consumption and staff time linked to washing systems while giving every client a fresh towel at every appointment.
A six-person salon can save:
- 144,000 litres of water annually from laundry reduction
- 7,135.2 kWh of energy annually
- Up to €5,245.20 annually in operational savings
- Around 15% of employee time previously spent on laundry
Easydry vs Microfibre Towels
Microfibre towels are often chosen for their lighter handling and quick drying properties. Yet they still require repeated washing and remain dependent on consistent hygiene processes between clients.
Over time, microfibre towels can lose texture quality and structure through repeated laundering. Many are petroleum-based synthetic materials, raising wider sustainability concerns around long-term waste and fibre shedding.
Easydry towels support a single-use hygiene system while combining premium absorbency, softness and recognised compostability certifications.
Easydry vs Standard Disposable Towels
Many standard disposable towels are designed around low-cost volume rather than salon-grade performance. This can affect absorbency, softness and durability during colour work or longer services.
Easydry towels are developed specifically for professional salon, barber and spa environments. WaterWeave™ technology improves absorbency, while UATT supports strength when wet. Easydry towels maintain a premium feel across every appointment while supporting certified compostability.
Easydry Reviews from Hair Professionals
“We love Easydry for the sustainability and multi use of the towels. They are absorbent, reusable and thin enough to go unnoticed under a gown for clients when having colour.”
Luke Benson | Owner Luke Benson Salon
“We’ve been using Easydry for 16 years. We love the convenience of having a disposable towel and Easydry have excellent absorption meaning less wastage. Easydry are also super soft making them so comfortable!”
Anthony Kilcoyne | Owner Salon 2 Sligo
“Easydry has become one of the simplest upgrades we’ve made in the salon. Cleaner, more hygienic and clients comment on the softness all the time.”
Tom Smith | Co-Founder AEVUM Salon
“I use Easydry for all my clients and in our education classes — and we absolutely love them. The towels are exceptional in quality and absorb water extremely well, which is something many disposable towels fail to do. From a hygiene perspective, they are essential in the salon. Knowing there is no risk of cross-contamination, whether in our classes or when working with clients, gives real peace of mind. To achieve the same hygiene standard with traditional towels, you would need to wash them at very high temperatures every day. With Easydry, you save money, support sustainability and maintain the highest hygiene standards — all in one.”
Rae Palmer | Co Founder WELOVE Purple Hearts
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Easydry towels compostable?
Yes. Easydry towels are certified through TÜV Austria OK Compost HOME and OK Compost INDUSTRIAL certifications and carry Seedling certification.
Can Easydry replace reusable salon towels completely?
Yes. Many salons switch fully to Easydry to remove laundry systems entirely and standardise hygiene across all services.
Are Easydry towels suitable for colour services and barbering?
Yes. Easydry towels are designed for professional salon use including colour work, barbering, spa treatments and high-volume environments.
How much water can salons save by removing laundry?
A six-person salon can save up to 144,000 litres of water annually from laundry reduction alone.
Which industries use Easydry products?
Easydry products are used across hair salons, barbershops, spas, wellness clinics, trichology practices, gyms, hotels, dentists, hospitality and education providers.
Reduce Laundry. Improve Hygiene. Simplify Salon Operations.
Professional salons across more than 25 countries use Easydry to support hygiene, sustainability and operational efficiency.
