Bath Sheets vs. Bath Towels

When you’re choosing new towels, you’ll find options in variables from material, softness, and absorbency to color and pattern. But there’s one more to consider: Bath linens come in various sizes, from small hand towels to larger bath towels and bath sheets. So which is better, a bath sheet or bath towel? Use this guide to help you decide between standard-sized bath towels and oversized bath sheets for your bathroom. 

The main difference between a bath sheet and a bath towel is the size: A bath sheet is longer and wider than a bath towel, so it offers additional coverage. Some refer to a bath sheet as an “extra-large towel” or an “oversized towel.” Aside from the size difference, bath towels and bath sheets are comparable in terms of grams per square meter (or GSM)—a standard measurement that denotes thickness, weight, and overall quality—regardless of physical size.