Hand Towels - A Guest Towel for the Bathroom
Don't underestimate the hand towel. Smaller than a bath towel and larger than a face cloth, hand towels are the most versatile towel.
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So versatile are hand towels that some users have actually tried to claim them as their own. A classic example is the golf towel . If you are a golfer you may want to sit down for this. Your coveted golf towels are not sheik and exclusive golf supplies, they are just hand towels.
It is the same utilitarian guest towel that is hanging in your bathroom right now, but with a grommet in the corner and the name of a golf curse embroidered on it. And then there is the bowling towel . That is another example of a hand towel that made it big. It may have a league name silk-screened on it, but it is just a kitchen towel .
Don't be disappointed. Knowing the truth will broaden your possibilities. In a pinch, you can swipe a clean towel off the kitchen counter on your way out the door to the golf course or the bowling alley. Be careful not to inadvertently grab one with ducks or hearts on it, they just don't say "serious player."
Hand towels can be purchased just about anywhere. Most department stores have a large bed and bath department. Even the giant discount chains have a large selection. If you are Internet savvy, you have access to the biggest selection and the most competitive prices. You will quickly see that there is a vast range of prices for what, at first glance, appear to be the same towel. The truth is that there are important difference . If you want a hand towel that will look good for a long time, shop quality.
When looking for your quality hand towel, choosing the fabric is the easiest part. Your only choice is cotton! However, there is a difference in the types of cotton. Longer-staple cottons are stronger and softer than shorter-staple varieties. Look for "combed cotton" as an indicator of high quality cotton. For the best absorbency, look for the towel with the most loops per square inch. That being the case, know that towels with a design or a decorate band of a different weave have less absorbency area.
Lastly, try not to use a fabric softener when laundering your hand towels. The fabric softener will coat the cotton loops hindering the absorbency. That defeats the purpose. A quality towel will be soft enough without any assistance. Now that you know what to look for, go out and get yourself one of these handy and versatile towels. As a matter of fact, go nuts and get a personalized hand towel and show the world just how much class you have!
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