The drying towel from the NATARO® brand is an outstanding product for professional vehicle care, for the shower, for the household and for camping. With a size of 40×50 cm , this product offers first-class drying performance. Enormous water absorption is possible thanks to the special curly fiber technology, while the two differently structured sides of the cloth ensure cleaning and drying results at the same time. But the drying cloth is not just limited to car care: it can also be used on various exterior surfaces such as paint, glass, plastic and chrome. It cleans and dries lint-free and leaves no streaks. The soft edging ensures gentle use on paintwork and other surfaces. The product can also be washed in the washing machine and is suitable for tumble drying. With these great properties, the NATARO® drying cloth is an indispensable tool for car care and household use.
Advantages
✅ Very good drying performance
✅ lint-free
✅ Generous dimensions
✅ Gentle on paintwork
✅ Quality promise
Disadvantages
❌ None
The test
General information
We took a close look at and tested the product in a practical test. In the following, we take a closer look at the features and impressions. From the packaging, materials and quality to the range of functions and handling, the product is subjected to our test procedure.
To give you a quick overview, we work with a points system. The maximum achievable score per area is 100 points. The final overall score is calculated from the average of all tested features, taking into account the respective weighting. For a detailed insight into our comprehensive evaluation process, which forms the basis of all our product ratings, please click here.
The first impression
Packaging and contents
ℹ️ Here we take a closer look at packaging. Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important factor. In addition, adequate protection of the product must of course also be guaranteed. Are the contents of the packaging complete and does the manufacturer make it as easy as possible for me to use the product straight away?
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Product protection | Carton is sturdy, product sufficiently protected | 100 points |
| Sustainability Packaging | No unnecessary packaging waste, but use of plastic | 80 points |
| Package contents & scope | Drying towel from NATARO® | 100 points |
| Instructions for use | Product self-explanatory | 100 points |
| Total | 95 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
The NATARO® drying towel is carefully packaged. The sturdy cardboard box offers sufficient protection during transportation. Although unnecessary packaging waste has been avoided, the use of plastic film could possibly be a point of criticism for some consumers. The product packaging contains the NATARO® drying cloth. Instructions for use are not required due to the ease of use.
The first time in your hand
Product processing and appearance
ℹ️ Before we start the practical test, we take a close look at the workmanship of the products. How high quality are the materials used? Are the look and feel satisfactory?
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Visual appearance | Attractive design | 100 points |
| Processing | Very good workmanship | 100 points |
| Stability | Stable and robust | 100 points |
| Sustainability of the product | No information on sustainability, but high-quality materials, quality promise | 80 points |
| Total | 95 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
The NATARO® drying towel is characterized by a simple, appealing, timeless design. The perfectly coordinated size of the cloth (approx. 40×50cm) combines practicality and optimum drying of up to 10m². The workmanship is very good, with no visible defects such as seam faults or unclean transitions. The material used appears stable and makes a robust impression. Although no explicit information is given on the sustainability of the product, the high-quality workmanship suggests a certain longevity.
This is what our practical test showed
Does the manufacturer keep its advertising promises?
ℹ️ Our practical test has the highest relevance and therefore weighting. Here, the product has to undergo a wide range of criteria and tests. We check the functions and product promises of the test article.
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Handling | Suitable for every vehicle, quick and easy | 100 points |
| Drying capacity | Very good drying performance, sufficient size | 100 points |
| Areas of application | for shower enclosures, tiles, bathtubs, glass and plastic surfaces as well as acrylic and paints | 100 points |
| Additional functions | Lint-free, gentle on paintwork | 100 points |
| Cleaning and care | Machine washable, suitable for tumble drying | 100 points |
| Total | 100 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
The NATARO® drying towel is extremely quick and easy to use. With its size of 50×40 cm, it is suitable for the entire vehicle, as well as for household, bathroom and leisure use. The drying performance is very good. The drying cloth can be used not only for car care, but also on all surfaces such as paint, glass, acrylic and plastic. It cleans and dries lint-free thanks to the special microfiber fabric and leaves no streaks on the surfaces. The enormous water absorption is made possible by special curly fiber technology. The product can be washed in the washing machine at up to 95 degrees Celsius, but fabric softener should be avoided in order to maintain its high performance. The dryer sheet is even suitable for tumble drying .
Close-up
Price/performance ratio
and ratings from consumers
ℹ️ Finally, we examine how the product compares to the competition. Can it keep up with the competition in terms of price and quality? Would we generally recommend buying it? We also look at the consumer reviews and check whether the critical and positive reviews are actually justified.
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Price / performance ratio | Good performance in the mid-price segment | 70 points |
| Rating cut | 4.7 out of 5.0 on Amazon | 85 points |
| Total | 78 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
On the Amazon platform, customers rate the product with an average of 4.7 stars. The fast drying performance, the application without lint and streaks and the size of the cloth are praised. The shower cubicle and tiles can be dried with one cloth without any problems. However, it is recommended to wipe the shower cubicle first.
Prices of up to €24 are charged on the Internet for equivalent products. Very inexpensive products are available for as little as €10 . The NATARO® drying towel is therefore currently in the middle price segment with a price of € 16.90. For the quality and performance received, the price-performance ratio is very good.
Overall result
| Weighting | Score achieved* | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. packaging & contents | 20% | 95 points |
| 2. product processing & appearance | 20% | 95 points |
| 3. in the practical test | 45% | 100 points |
| 4. price/performance & consumer ratings | 15% | 78 points |
| Total | 95 points |
The “Dry it” drying towel from the NATARO® brand was awarded an overall score of 1.3 and thus successfully qualified for our test seal. The test was carried out during the test period 12/23 and is stored in our database under the license number 231019012 . Further information on our test procedure can be found at www.pruefengel.de/testverfahren.
Test result:
1,3
