Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Types of Towels Used in Hotels

A towel is made of absorbent cloth that is used to draw moisture from the body, on the surface of the tiles or on the furniture. Towels are used for various purposes like drying, wiping and blotting etc. They are available in different sizes, patterns and materials.

The materials of towels are made of are cotton, rayon, terry cloth, honey comb fabric, micro fiber, bamboo, non-woven fibers and a few other materials. It plays a very important role in different kinds of industries, most popularly in the hospitality ( hotels and resort houses). Many hotels provide towels to serve their guests in a better way.

The types of towels used for hotels are:
  • Wash cloth
  • Hand towel
  • Bath towel
  • Sweat towel or gym towel
  • Beach towel

Wash cloth is smaller in size with a square shape. It is used to apply soap to the body by wetting it while showering. This towel increases the soap abrasion and removes the dead cells from the skin.

Hand towel is smaller in size with rectangular shaped used for drying the hands after washing them. It is found nearly the basins or sinks.

Bath towel is used for drying the body after bathing or swimming. It is rectangular in shape with a particular size around 30x60 inches. Larger than this size is called bath sheet.

Sweat towel or gym towel is similar in size to a hand towel. It is usually used in gyms or work out places. It is used to dry yourself from sweat and is required in gyms to wipe down the machines.

Beach towel is used for drying the body after swimming or bathing and it is larger than a bath towel and is available in different colors.

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