A towel is a piece of porous material largely used for drying and wiping.Depending on the quality and price, the towels can be  made from bamboo, cotton, rayon, non woven fibers or few other materials.It is believed that the invention of towel took place in Bursa a city in turkey.Even today, Bursa is known for its high quality Turkish towels.

Based on their uses, there are different types of towels used for varied purposes.A bath towel also known as bath sheet is used to dry the body after taking shower or swimming.A hand towel is smaller in size as compared to bath towel is used to dry hand after washing them.There are also disposable towels planned for single user, which can be reused but not washed.Since they guarantee cleanliness and sanitation they are generally used in beauty industries, salons, hotels and hospitals.

Apart from this, there are many other uses of towels in our day-to-day lives.After having a bath in order to protect the floor from getting wet a foot towel can be used as a substitute to bathroom mat or carpet.After extensive workout, the gym towel or more popularly known as the sweat towel, can be used to wipe the perspiration.Gym instruments can also be cleaned with the help of gym towel.A menstruating women uses sanitary pads also known as sanitary napkin, which are also towels.A dish towel also known as tea towel is used to dry dishes and cutlery after washing them.

Barbers typically use steam towel not only for drying but also for preparing coating for shaving.Towels can also be used as a provision for blanket or garment; they can act as extra layer of clothing in cold conditions or can be worn under the shoulder in warm environment.Hot substance can be easily held on with the help of towels.Basically the handkerchiefs used in countries like India and china are nothing but small size towels typically produced from Turkish materials.

Towels are also popular amongst people having liking in arts and amusement.For the delight of the customers, towels are shaped in animal-shapes on cruise ships or at hotels.At sporting events, towels of different colors are handed to the fans to wave and cheer for their respective team.Owing to the popularity of towels, May 25, the death anniversary of author Douglas Adams towel day is celebrated.Undoubtabely towel has become an important facet of our routine life and towels of diverse materials and varied colors and feel are available in market which caters the requirements of diverse clients.