towel

Also known as towels

thumb|right|Colored bath towels A towel is a piece of absorbent cloth, or paper, used for drying or wiping a surface. Towels draw moisture through direct contact.

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A towel is a piece of absorbent cloth or paper that you use to dry or wipe surfaces by drawing moisture away through direct contact. Towels matter because they're an everyday essential for personal hygiene and cleaning, making them a practical tool found in nearly every household.

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Subclass of: absorbent
Material used: paper
Location: bed
Image: Carnival Sensation towel snake.JPG

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Commons category: Towels
topic's main category: Category:Towels
described by source: Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition

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thumb|right|Colored bath towels A towel is a piece of absorbent cloth, or paper, used for drying or wiping a surface. Towels draw moisture through direct contact.

Bathing towels and hand towels are usually made of cotton, linen, bamboo and synthetic microfibers.

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