HAY Waffle Bathrobe

Last updated: 7 November 2026

One size, and why that is the first thing to settle

Goodhood list this as One Size. There is no small, medium or large, so the fit question is not which size to order but whether an unstructured, generously cut robe suits the person wearing it.

A relaxed cut solves this the way a kimono does: the belt does the fitting, the sleeves are wide, and the length falls where it falls. It works across a broad range of builds and it will look oversized on a small frame and merely roomy on a large one. As a present it removes the sizing guess entirely, which is the single most useful thing about it.

Waffle, and what the 60/40 blend actually does

The fabric is 60 per cent cotton and 40 per cent polyester in a waffle weave. Waffle is a honeycomb structure that traps air in the pockets between the ridges, which is why a thin waffle robe feels warmer than a thin flat-woven one and dries faster than towelling.

The polyester is the part people react to. It is there for drying time and for keeping the weave's shape through a wash, and it is the reason this is not a heavy towelling robe that sits damp on a hook all day. A buyer who wants pure cotton against the skin will not want this one, and that is a straightforward preference rather than a fault.

Two patch pockets and a matching tie belt come as standard. The striped versions carry the stripe in the weave rather than printed on it.

The five in stock, and the £14 between them

So £14 separates the striped robe from the plain one in the same colour family. The stripe is the version that reads as HAY across a room and the plain one is the version that disappears into a bathroom. Both are the same weave and the same cut.

Buy the striped waffle bathrobe at Goodhood, £99

HAY, and Goodhood

Bathroom textiles are a small corner of what HAY makes, and the range runs from sofas down to paperclips. The reason the robe looks like a HAY object rather than a hotel one is the colour: petrol blue, dusty blue and cool pink are the same palette the brand puts on storage boxes and cushions, and HAY's own site shows how far it runs.

Goodhood is an independent London shop and a dependable stockist for HAY's smaller pieces. Buying from an independent rather than a marketplace also means the colourway on the page is the colourway in the box.

Living with it, honestly

The one-size cut. It removes the sizing guess and it also removes the option. Somebody under about five foot two will be wearing a lot of robe, and somebody very tall will find the sleeves shorter than they would choose.

The polyester. Forty per cent is not a trace. It dries quickly and holds its shape, and it does not feel like pure cotton. Anyone who has strong views about synthetics next to the skin should hold one first.

Snagging. A honeycomb weave snags on rough jewellery and on a splintered hook more readily than flat towelling does. It is a light robe for after a bath and around the house, not a hard-wearing poolside item.

HAY waffle bathrobe FAQs

What sizes does the HAY waffle bathrobe come in?

One size. The cut is relaxed and unstructured and the tie belt does the fitting, so there is no size run to choose from.

What is it made of?

60 per cent cotton and 40 per cent polyester, in a waffle weave. The polyester is there for quick drying and shape retention.

How much does it cost?

£99 at Goodhood for the striped version and £85 for the plain one, both checked on 6 September 2026.

Which colours are available?

The striped version comes in petrol blue, dusty blue and cool pink at £99. The plain version comes in cool pink and dusty blue at £85. All five were in stock on 6 September 2026.

Is waffle warmer than towelling?

For its weight, yes. The honeycomb structure traps air between the ridges, so a light waffle robe holds warmth while staying much quicker to dry than a heavy towelling one.

Does it have pockets?

Two patch pockets at the front, plus a matching tie belt.

Who makes it?

HAY, the design company whose range runs from furniture to bathroom textiles. Goodhood is the UK stockist listed on this page.

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Prices, stock and terms change. Everything here was checked on 6 September 2026, from Goodhood's listing. HAY's own range is at hay.com.

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