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Best ice skate towels (to dry out blades)

Last updated on April 24, 2021

Drying out your blades after practice is essential to avoid rusting and damage. But, who says it has to be done with a boring piece of fabric? Check out my suggestions for the best ice skate towels to consider adding to your figure skating bag.

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Table of Contents
Best ice skate towels - the Ice Skating Passion collection
Types of materials and other criteria
Other classic ice skate blade towels
Tips to care for your blades

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Best ice skate towels - the Ice Skating Passion collection

As I grew up ice skating I was often frustrated by my towel to dry out my blades.
Recently I have created a collection of personalizable ice skating gifts on Zazzle and I found their kitchen towels.

I decided to order one to try it on my blades after practice. And I loved it!

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  • First, it is very absorbent - I don't have to rub my blades like crazy. 
  • Second, the tissue is very soft and nice to hold
  • Third, the towel is big enough to dry both blades without being soaked (16" x 24")
  • Fourth, the towel can be personalized, which I love. I used to have boring ones, but this one adds visual pleasure at the end of a practice session.

This is why I have created a series of ice skate blade towels for you to personalize with the name of the figure skater! 

Check them out! Some of those designs are available in many colors.

Neutral figure skate towel

Ice skate towel figure skates Black rainbow pink
Personalize it
Figure skate blade Towel live on edge pink purple
Personalize it
Ice Skate Towel gradient blue skate life better
Personalize it

Ice skate blade towels for girls / women

Star Figure Skater Towel blade black purple
Personalize it
Blade Towel Figure skating rainbow on black
Personalize it
Figure Skate blade Towel Axel in life frozen blue
Personalize it
Figure skater Pink Purple star - ice skate towel
Personalize it
Ice Skater Towel blade heartbeat pink to red star
Personalize it
Figure skater Pink Purple star - ice skating towel
Personalize it

Ice skate towels for boys / men

Boy Figure Skater Blue star - ice skating towel
Personalize it

Synchronized skating towels 

Synchronized skating towel calligraphy purple pink
Personalize it
Synchronized skating towel arabesque red
Personalize it
Synchronized skating towel arabesque blue
Personalize and get the blade towel

Figure skate blade towel for coach

Best figure skating coach - blue star skate towel
Personalize it
Figure skating coach - red star skate towel
Personalize it
Discover the whole collection of Figure skate towels

They are great gifts for figure skaters! See more ideas on my gift guide.


Types of materials and other criteria

Now, if you are looking for more information to help you take your decision, below are the main criteria to consider when choosing your blade towel:

An absorbent material

This is obvious, but, yes, this is the most important. You want a material that absorbs the liquid efficiently. And that absorbs it well on metal.
But you also want a material that is nice to hold and will not lose any fibers as you use it.

The classic materials you find in shops are:

  • Chamois cloth - often used for cars
  • Microfiber - often used for watersports
  • Terry cloth - classic bathroom towel

But new materials have been developed.
The one in the towels I have shown above is a poly-blend. It is so soft I first doubted it would absorb. But boy was I wrong! It is the best towel I have ever used on my blades.

Size

Don't get a very small towel. I know you want space in your ice skating bag, but if it is too small it will get wet from the first blade and then you won't be able to dry out properly the second one.

Design & Personalization

And then there is the design. 
You may want something simple and plain, but I think something colorful and pretty is better. It makes the experience of drying out the blades more enjoyable, especially as you should be thorough when doing it.
Plus if it as your name, it makes it even more special.


Other classic ice skate blade towels

If you still prefer the more "classic" options for blade towels, below are some suggestions:

Microfiber towels

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Microfiber towels are very popular nowadays for all sorts of activities.

  • They are soft on the skin
  • They dry out quickly
  • They are very compact
  • You can find them in different sizes and colors
  • Beware! They should not be washed with cotton materials to keep the integrity

Terry cloth

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If you like matching everything, check out this pack of guards, soakers and towel in the same colors (several colors available).
But you can also use a simple bathroom towel

  • Easy to find anywhere
  • Not the most absorbent on metal
  • But towels in terry cloth can be bulkier

Chamois cloth

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And then there is the chamois cloth, often used on cars. It comes and goes as a trend to dry out blades.

  • Very absorbent
  • Safe for all surfaces - won't damage your blades
  • Personally, I don't like how the fabric evolves over time - it is rough when dry
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Tote bag Figure skating girl purple pink
Figure skater t-shirt star on ice pink red swirl
Necklace Figure skating girl red silver
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Tips to care for your blades

Don't forget to dry the plate!

Beginners often only dry the blade. However, the plate attached to the boot is also metal. It must be dried out too.

Soakers

Once the blades and plates are dried out, you should not put the plastic guard back on them. They would keep all residual moisture trapped inside.
But, you still need to protect your blades inside the bag. So, you should be using soakers. They are made of fabric and will take care of any moisture left.

You can make them yourself with terry cloth, or you can find classic and fun ones online: 

See the many colors

See the different animals available

I just don't recommend buying some with glitter. The rubbing of items in the bag mean that the glitter will detach and may end up on your blades and do some damage.

Once at home take your skates and towel out of the bag to dry

Everything is still a little wet in your bag (especially the inside of your boot with sweat). The first thing you should do when arriving home should be to take everything out of the bag.
Open your skates to dry - but not near a heater.
And make sure to dry your towel too to have it perfect for next practice.

Check out this article for more tips to take care of your ice skates.

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