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On this week of choices, I will be talking about towels. Read and find out Intriguing facts about towels! Let's go....

WHAT ARE TOWELS?

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Towels are soft piece of absorbent material or clothings used for drying ones skin, or basically drying any wet surface. It is found in every household, different types used for varieties of purposes. They also come in different sizes, designs and materials.

SOME MATERIALS USED IN MAKING TOWELS

It is important to note and understand the varieties of raw materials used in making towels for a smarter choice when buying one. As towel is something that comes in contact with the skin on a daily basis. And some type of materials are not advisable to be used as towels.

Here are the best raw materials used in making good absorbent and fluffy towels that are good for your skin and health.

COTTON

Cotton is the number one best raw materials used for making towels. If you are looking for a good towel that will not irritate your skin, go for cotton. It is widely known for its high absorbency, comfortability and it's natural make. Unlike synthetic fibers which is made of chemicals, it is not. It is mostly used as bath towels because of its high absorbency.

LYOCELL

This is also a very good material used for making premium quality towels. It is very soft and also has an excellent absorbency power. It is obtained from sustainable wood and it's special properties makes it good and gentle on the body.

LINEN

This raw material was originally the first type used in making towels. It is widely used, mostly because of its anti-microbial properties, durability and long lasting ability. This kind of material absorbs water rapidly while consuming less space in you bathroom. It is often used to make kitchen towels, tea towels, bathroom towels etc.

BAMBOO

This kind of raw material when used in making towels gives a soft and silky feel to it. It has special properties also that makes it good and healthy on the skin. Towels made from baboo are very soft and readily absorbent. This kinds of towels are usually adopted in luxurious kitchens and bathrooms.

DIFFERENT TYPES OF TOWELS AND THEIR USES

HAND TOWEL

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This is a small sized towel which is mainly used in drying the hands. It is usually about 16inches × 27inches size. It is commonly found in every household draped over a metal ring or bar which is attached to the wall in a bathroom or basin. If you are looking for a good hand towel, go for the ones made from cotton or linen.

BATH TOWEL-

Having the right kind of bath towel is essential for a good bathing experience. Bath towels are usually made of baboo, cotton and linen. The standard size for most bath towel is 28 × 55 although it varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. Bath towels allows you to dry yourself bacteria bathing. However, its not the type you wrap around your body.

BATH SHEET

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This type is way larger than a bath towel. You can wrap it around your body after bathing. Most men usually wrap it around their waist when shaving or after bathing. Women also use this kind, especially when doing g their hair or make up. Bath sheets are extremely absorbent. Go for cotton for a best bathing experience.

FACE TOWELS.

This type of towel is used mainly for the face, to clean off sweat, dry off water from the face and even to remove makeup. It is usually square shaped and small in size. It is important to note that when picking a face towel, you should be sensitive to the kind of material used as it concerns the face. Knowing the right kind of face towel to buy or use is essential for a good skin. First, check for softness and high absorbency capacity. Go for cotton or bamboo for a better choice.

KITCHEN TOWEL-

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Kitchen towels are known for its durability and long lasting ability. It can be otherwise known as dish towels or chef towel. They are usually very beautifully decorated and stylish with lots of patterns and colours on it. You can also use them to decorate the kitchen. Kitchen towels are often designed for some fairly heavy uses, and that is why linens or cotton are often used to make them.

GYM TOWEL-

This kind of towel is usually used in a gym. It is also called sweat towel or workout towel. It is used during and after workouts to wipe off sweats and dirt from the body and keeps one cool. Use linen, baboo, cotton or lyocell for a good gym towel.

FEET TOWEL-

Feet towels are specifically designed for drying the feet after showering or bathing. It is designed in such a way that it's front side is extremely soft than normal rug or mat. While it's back side can stick and grip the floor in a firmly manner. It is usually small and rectangular in shape. It also has various decorative appearances, which one can use to enhance or beautify their bathroom.

PAPER TOWEL

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Paper towels are made from paper and are usually disposable. This type of towel is meant to be used only once. Individuals consider this type more hygienic as it is used only once. It comes in various forms. It can be found in rolls or in cut, folder layers. Paper towels can also be used in the kitchen or washroom.

PET TOWEL-

Pet towels are essentially used to dry your pets after bathing them. Leaving your pets all wet can cause some bad body odour to start coming off from. them. To avoid such situation, get a good pet towel. Go for lyocell in this case. it will help keep them warm and cozy. Most pet towels are light weight and easy to carry around.

Some other types of towels include;

• fingertip towel
• tea towel
• spa towel
• wash cloth
• beach towel e.t.c.
  
  
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