# lightweight/thin terry cloth bath robe for men? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [April 25, 2013, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lightweight-thin-terry-cloth-bath-robe-for-men/656661 "2013-04-25T14:14:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![phungi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/phungi/32/395_2.png) [@phungi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phungi)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2013, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lightweight-thin-terry-cloth-bath-robe-for-men/656661/1 "2013-04-25T14:14:10Z")
My wife has attempted to purchase me a new bathrobe on two occasions: First, a velour robe, which I found to be too thick and way too hot Second, a terry cloth robe, which I found to be too thick Did some searching and cannot find a lightweight/thin terry cloth robe. It appears that terry cloth robes are rated “12-ounce” or “15-ounce” but I am not sure what this means with regard to weight and thickness (other than 15 is more than 12). Any suggestions? ---
**Author:** ![beagledave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/6de8d8/32.png) [@beagledave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beagledave)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2013, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lightweight-thin-terry-cloth-bath-robe-for-men/656661/2 "2013-04-25T15:34:43Z")
Lands End? [http://www.landsend.com/pp/mens-broadcloth-robe~180063\_-1.html](http://www.landsend.com/pp/mens-broadcloth-robe~180063_-1.html) ---
**Author:** ![madmonk28](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/madmonk28/32/20811_2.png) [@madmonk28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madmonk28)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2013, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lightweight-thin-terry-cloth-bath-robe-for-men/656661/3 "2013-04-25T17:02:34Z")
I really like Monarch Robes, but for some reason I cant get their website to open (I’m in Afghanistan). They are thin and lined and have different weights. You might also look at waffled material instead of terry cloth. ---
**Author:** ![DivineComedienne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/c67d28/32.png) [@DivineComedienne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DivineComedienne)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2013, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lightweight-thin-terry-cloth-bath-robe-for-men/656661/4 "2013-04-25T17:50:52Z")
I too had trouble finding one for my son to take to college that was not too bulky. You can often find cotton robes that are waffle-weave (like a spa robe) at Bed Bath & Beyond (use a 20% off coupon) but they are usually white. I think I found one for my son on Amazon or Kohls website (not sure which) that was navy, around $40. You can sometimes find them in seersucker cotton, too, so try to Google “robe” “waffle” or “seersucker” and see what you get. ---
**Author:** ![phungi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/phungi/32/395_2.png) [@phungi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phungi)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2013, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lightweight-thin-terry-cloth-bath-robe-for-men/656661/5 "2013-04-25T18:36:38Z")
> [@madmonk28](#): > > I really like Monarch Robes, but for some reason I cant get their website to open (I’m in Afghanistan). They are thin and lined and have different weights. > > You might also look at waffled material instead of terry cloth. Thanks. Just ordered one for $40. ---
**Author:** ![Procrustus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/procrustus/32/2994_2.png) [@Procrustus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Procrustus)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2013, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lightweight-thin-terry-cloth-bath-robe-for-men/656661/6 "2013-04-25T18:49:47Z")
Higher end hotels usually have nice lightweight robes. Can be purchased. **DevineComedienne,** In four years of college I never once say a guy in a robe, you sure he wants one? ---
**Author:** ![Amateur\_Barbarian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/59ef9b/32.png) [@Amateur\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amateur_Barbarian)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2013, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lightweight-thin-terry-cloth-bath-robe-for-men/656661/7 "2013-04-25T20:02:56Z")
Any hospital supply should do. ---
**Author:** ![DivineComedienne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/c67d28/32.png) [@DivineComedienne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DivineComedienne)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2013, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lightweight-thin-terry-cloth-bath-robe-for-men/656661/8 "2013-04-25T20:07:24Z")
> [@Procrustus](#): > > **DevineComedienne,** In four years of college I never once say a guy in a robe, you sure he wants one? Well, I assumed he would be living in a dorm and have to walk down the hallway to the showers and back. Turns out he is living in a 4-bedroom apartment with three other guys, and they have two bathrooms. So I doubt he has ever worn it. Color me an overprotective mom trying to cover every possibility 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Omar\_Little](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omar_little/32/269_2.png) [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2013, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lightweight-thin-terry-cloth-bath-robe-for-men/656661/9 "2013-04-25T20:58:43Z")
Men actually wear robes in real life? I thought they were just costume wear that people wore in movies. I can think of no time in my daily routine when wearing a robe makes sense. ---
**Author:** ![phungi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/phungi/32/395_2.png) [@phungi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phungi)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2013, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lightweight-thin-terry-cloth-bath-robe-for-men/656661/10 "2013-04-26T18:27:26Z")
> [@Omar\_Little](#): > > Men actually wear robes in real life? I thought they were just costume wear that people wore in movies. > > I can think of no time in my daily routine when wearing a robe makes sense. Long story, but family moved out of town, and now stays with us for a week… pre-shower, getting morning paper types of things… not for “lounging” per se… ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2013, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lightweight-thin-terry-cloth-bath-robe-for-men/656661/11 "2013-04-26T20:42:16Z")
> [@Omar\_Little](#): > > Men actually wear robes in real life? I thought they were just costume wear that people wore in movies. > > I can think of no time in my daily routine when wearing a robe makes sense. When I don’t want to put my pants on just to walk to and from the shower or to let the dog out.