Definition of

Towel

textile product

The towel is a textile product that is used to dry the body and hair.

A towel is a piece of absorbent fabric used to dry the body and hair. It is usually shaped like a rectangle and made of cotton or plush.

For example: “Could you hand me the towel, please?” , “After I shower I'm going to wash the towel” , “Without realizing it, I dirty the towel with my makeup” .

Using a towel

Towels are used to remove moisture and water from the hands and the rest of the body. They generally have different sizes: the smaller towels are intended especially for the hands, while the larger towels or towels are used to dry the entire body. Wet objects, on the other hand, are dried with cloths.

It should be noted that there are disposable towels , made with paper. In this case, the towels are small and are usually used to dry the hands or face . Once the paper has absorbed the moisture, it becomes soggy and can no longer be used. This product is usually sold in boxes containing large quantities, and each towel is taken through a small opening at the top.

Vacation

It is common for towels to be used on the beach to sit or lie on.

hygiene product

Wet towels (sometimes also called wet wipes ) are a product mainly intended for baby hygiene , as they have certain chemicals beneficial to the skin and are very soft. Just like those mentioned in the previous paragraph, they are usually sold in large quantities, with the difference that their packaging is made of plastic, since the cardboard would absorb their moisture and render them unusable.

Despite being advertised as a baby grooming product, wet wipes serve many different purposes , and adults without children often purchase them to take with them on the go, as they are ideal for cleaning stains during times of emergency. We don't have a public bathroom nearby. But they have several more uses than those usually discussed, as can be seen below:

  • They are also used to quickly clean shoes or sneakers made of various materials, as long as they are waterproof. It is not the same as using a product specifically manufactured for this purpose, such as ointment, but it allows us to get by.
  • Children are not the only ones who can come home stained with mud, and that is why some people use these towels to clean their dogs after certain walks in which they end up with dirty hair, especially in cold weather, when it is not convenient to give them a bath.
  • Just as in the case of shoes, with a damp towel it is also possible to quickly condition the bathroom, especially when we receive unexpected visitors and do not have time to do a deep cleaning .
  • Your computer keyboard and mouse can regain their original shine in seconds and without the need for expensive products, with just one pass of this product. Don't forget to turn the keyboard over to remove any dirt that collects between the keys before wiping with the towel.

Towels on the beach

Beyond their normal use, there are towels that are also used for other purposes.

Oversized towels can be taken to the beach to spread out on the sand and sit or lie on. This way the person doesn't get dirty. Additionally, if the subject enters the sea, they can then use it to dry their body.

A sanitary item for women

A special towel that women use when they go through menstruation is called a feminine pad or sanitary pad .

These disposable towels allow the absorption of vaginal bleeding, preventing blood from staining clothing. Unlike the tampon, a product that fulfills the same function, sanitary pads are used externally.