Best Lightweight Robe for Warm Weather: Parachute's Cloud Cotton Robe

May 2024 · 4 minute read

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Insider Picks reporters are known for practically living in their bathrobes. Once we have one on, it's unlikely we'll change out of it into real clothing. Reporter Mara Leighton regularly falls asleep in Snowe's absorbent terry robe, while reporter Remi Rosmarin cozies up to Brooklinen's Super-Plush Robe. Though each of them swear by their respective picks, the Insider Picks all-time top bathrobe pick goes to the Parachute Classic Robe

In addition to this classic cotton style, Parachute has mastered robes of other materials like the terry-lined Fouta Stripe Robe and the spa-like Waffle Robe

The newest style to join this successful pattern of comfort and luxury is its Cloud Cotton Robe ($99), and it's a great option to wrap yourself in during the warm weather seasons. 

Read more: Brooklinen's $100 bathrobe is the little luxury I never thought I needed

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Unlike the towel-like feel of classic robes, the Cloud Cotton Robe feels like a soft gauze. It's not as intensely textured as a waffle robe, but it's not smooth either. Made from 100% Turkish cotton, it's light and airy, though not paper-thin, providing just the right amount of coverage without smothering and overheating your body. I run hot right out of the shower, so this is the perfect material to cover me up and dry any spots I missed without making me sweat. 

Given its name, I actually expected the robe to be softer right out of the package. Further wears, however, softened it up more and made it feel like it was made for my body. 

For me (I'm 5-foot-6), the Medium size hits above the knee, and it has a relaxed fit, which can be made tighter or looser with the waist tie. I have it in the Blush color, which looks more cozy and homey to me, but it's also available in white and gray. 

Overall, the Cloud Cotton Robe fills a nice gap in Parachute's bathrobe lineup. If you want the same light weight as a waffle robe, but not the texture or higher price point (the Parachute Waffle Robe costs $119, compared to $99 for the Cloud Cotton Robe), you'll love this soft, airy, and casual robe. 

Shop the Cloud Cotton Robe in three colors for $99 at Parachute here

Connie Chen is a former senior reporter on the Insider Reviews team, where she led coverage of home textiles, home entertaining, and food and drink. While at Insider, she specialized in all the things that enhance life at home, from the most comfortable bed sheets and fluffy pillows to cool online wine clubs and bartender-approved cocktail shakers. She combined rigorous testing methods, conversations with professionals, and active knowledge of the home and kitchen space to help readers get the most out of their money. When she's not changing duvet covers or washing towels twice a day for articles, she loves talking about and trying the newest snacks, drinks, and food gifts. You can see more of her testing process and other behind-the-scenes of being a product journalist on her Instagram @connayreviews Connie joined Insider Reviews as an early member in 2017 and has also reported on products and services in the style, tech, fitness, travel, and e-learning spaces, with a particular interest and expertise in emerging startups. She has represented the team at CES and moderated panels on media business and the future of retail. Connie graduated from UC Berkeley with degrees in media studies and business administration, which help inform her perspective on and coverage of industry trends, as well as the competitive e-commerce landscape at large. Read some of her work: The 4 best cocktail shakers in 2021 The 7 best women's bathrobes in 2021 The 5 best wine openers and corkscrews we tested in 2021 The 5 best bed sheets we tested in 2021  The 5 best cordless vacuums we tested in 2021 12 direct-to-consumer kitchen startups that are changing the way we shop for cookware and knives 8 tableware startups changing the way we shop for dishes Even chefs experience cooking burnout — here's how they get re-inspired in the kitchen How businesses create successful virtual experiences 50 cookbooks from famous restaurants across the US that will help you recreate their best dishes at home Learn more about how our team of experts tests and reviews products at Insider here. Learn more about how we test kitchen products. Read more Read less

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