"Aqua Surf" luxury beach towel is made of heavy gage French velour terry and designed in Southwestern France. Made of 100% cotton, the over-sized format, 39" wide x 71" tall (100 cm x 180 cm) features a surf board motif and the colors are aqua, teal, and papaya. The Basque fabric tradition dates back to the Middle Ages when Basque farmers began weaving sun-protecting capes called Saial to protect their cows. This high-quality fabric will not shrink and colors remain vibrant after years of use. Machine wash and dry.