What To Wear Getting To/from The Tub In Winter...

[flint350]

I purchased a new Hot Spring Envoy and am having the area finished with concrete pavers and screened off for summer bugs, etc. The distance from the house to the tub is minimal - about 10 ft - but the access area is not adjacent to a bathroom, but through 2 other carpeted rooms first. So, toweling off a bit may be required to avoid tracking wet feet and dripping. My question is what do most people do/recommend for wearing to/from the tub during cold weather? Shower shoes and a good turkish robe maybe? Towels and robe outside while in the tub will likely get pretty cold, so not much warmth from them when getting out to dry off. Suggestions appreciated, especially if they ward off pneumonia after a refreshing winter soak. (paving project completes next week and tub delivery immediately after - can't wait)

[Dnepr Dave]

We soak naked and wear long terrycloth robes (Turkish robes, I guess) and flipflops to and from the spa. I find that the robes dry us off well enough that we don't need towels. We don't take any other measures even when it's snowing outside.

Dave

[hrustar]

Just robes and that's it.

I suggest, having an enclosed case by the spa steps (cooler/bucket/etc) that you can put your robe into is a good idea. That way if it is wet on ground, raining or snowing, the towel doesn't get all wet while you soak.

[THE SPA GUY]

Just robes and that's it.

I suggest, having an enclosed case by the spa steps (cooler/bucket/etc) that you can put your robe into is a good idea. That way if it is wet on ground, raining or snowing, the towel doesn't get all wet while you soak.

just the towel baby, in the snow to the house about 30 feet , no gazebo's needed no fancy robes, in the northwest were tough. winter no big deal....

[pauldee]

I know you'll be skeptical, but I have to chime in and recommend Fleece robes. I tried to use my normal heavy, hooded, 100% cotton robe, but when I wrapped myself in that, I felt clammy. The cotton did not absorb the water from my skin. I read another thread somewhere that said Fleece was better. I didn't believe it as I am usually anti-polyester, but I bought a hooded fleece robe to try, and I was shocked by the difference. When I put the fleece robe on to head out to the tub, it really reflects my body heat to warm me. When I exit the Tub, I do towel off, But when I wrap myself in the Fleece robe and pull up the hood, I feel warm and dry. I hate to admit it, but in this application, polyester Fleece, beats Cotton hands down.

[flint350]

Okay, thanks for the input. I guess this isn't really a big issue. I'll also look into the fleece robes vs the cotton.

[Jake the dog man]

I just put a towel down at my dining room then take out another towel. I have always found robes to make you colder because of holding the water up against you. The same reason is why a bathing suit is worse in the winter then in the summer, so nude all the way.

[north_of_boston]

In colder weather, you'll find that you can comfortably walk around after a soak for a minute or so with no protection, if the temperature is above 25F / -5C or so. Below that, there will be a discomfort factor. Below 10F/-12C, you had better cover up quickly.

Here in coastal New England, we will use a plain old robe.