We Tested Dozens of Bathrobes, and These Are the 19 Best
If you’re anything like us, your bathrobe is one of your most-worn and much-loved items. It’s easy to throw on, comfortably roomy, and keeps you warm on chilly mornings. There are different types of bathrobes for different seasons and occasions, though—for instance, you’ll want a lightweight robe for a pool holiday, while a larger, more absorbent robe is best for post-bath envelopment. For those in warmer climates, a satin or silk kimono-style bathrobe will do you right.
Whatever you want in a bathrobe—cozy, comfortable, warm, absorbent, cooling, or cute—we found all the best options. To compile our list, we personally tested 38 robes over a six-month period, evaluating them for all the necessary factors, including size range, color options, design, durability, performance, and value. We also spoke to Erika Smith, brand manager at Fine Linen & Bath, for expert advice on what to look for when shopping for this lounging must-have.
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This robe’s material should win an award for being the softest substance ever—and it has pockets.
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Once you try it, you’re going to want one in every color.
Kashwere calls the material of its Signature Shawl Collar Robe “buttery soft,” and that’s quite the understatement. The truth is we can’t really come up with a word adequate enough for how soft this thing is—you have to feel it to believe it. It’s like the greatest blanket on Earth with sleeves.
This organically made robe is especially high quality: After wearing it religiously over the six-month testing period, it hasn’t deteriorated in the slightest and is still as lovely and plush as the day we got it. It’s very warm, keeping us toasty over the colder months and the feel is unbelievably comforting. Despite being super plushy, there was absolutely zero shedding, and it didn’t pill or stretch, either.
This robe is absorbent—any wet spots we missed with a bath towel were immediately soaked up. The proprietary Chenilla material doesn’t wrinkle, either, giving you one less thing to iron. The robe remained tied with its belt—no need for a double knot—and we really loved the fact that it has deep pockets. It’s unisex, suitable for tall people, and available in nine colors. Quite frankly, we want them all.
Material: Chenilla | Size Range: XS–XL | Care: Machine wash on cold, dry on low/medium (no iron or bleach)
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Wade Review / Chantia Murphy
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It’s soft, warm, and a great value.
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It might come up short on taller wearers.
We found the NY Threads Fleece Shawl Collar Bathrobe to be an excellent value for money. The material is soft and fleecy, and while it’s not meant to be used as a towel replacement, it is lightly absorbent. Despite its low price, it didn’t shed at all during the testing period. It washed well in the washing machine, with no pilling or deterioration of any kind.
The robe was comfortable and didn’t have any annoying tags or labels sticking out. The material has a bit of a stretch, but it never overstretched. Although thick, the material feels lightweight, so we were still able to wear it during warmer months after getting out of the shower. It will definitely be too warm for the middle of the summer, though. For the most part, it was able to stay tied, even without an inner tie, and it has handy pockets.
This robe fits true to size and comes in four sizes and more than 15 colors. Just note that its length might be a touch short for taller people. Six months later, and after a lot of wear, it’s still going strong and performing as it should. It's comfy, cozy, and has survived multiple washes while still looking great.
Material: Fleece | Size Range: S–XL | Care: Machine wash, dry on low (no iron or bleach)