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If you spill it, they will come - in handy, that is
Some everyday objects are so essential that you don't notice them unless they're missing. Hand towels are useful and ubiquitous. They're everywhere and always used, which is why hand towels make great gifts, or having a supply of paper hand towels on hand (no pun intended) is a wise precaution. To give them their due attention, we've assembled some useful information about the always helpful hand towels.
Paper hand towels
They may have been replaced in many public bathrooms by electric hand dryers, but paper hand towels are a home necessity. Besides, it's awfully hard to wipe up a mess or floor spill with an electric hand dryer.
Paper hand towels have long been a kitchen staple, but some homes extend their usefulness even further by keeping them in bathrooms throughout the house. Paper guest hand towels might sound like an odd phrase, but visiting friends and relatives will find paper hand towels in your guest bathroom to be a natural fit.
Hand towel materials
Apart from paper, non-disposable hand towels can be made from a number of different materials. Cotton and linen are two of the main materials used in manufacturing hand towels.
There are many different grades of cotton hand towels available. The word staple is used to judge the quality of cotton. The longer the staple, the finer your cotton hand towels will be.
Some of the finest types of cotton used in hand towels are Egyptian cotton, Sea Island cotton, and Supima. Upland cotton is a common American-grown cotton often used in hand towels.
Hand towels can also be made from linen. Stocking your bathroom with 100% linen hand towels will guarantee a consistently soft and absorbent hand drying experience.
Popular hand towels
Themed hand towels are always popular and in style. Matching bride and groom hand towels or hand towels sets make great wedding gifts. Embroidered hand towels can also make for a simple and thoughtful present suitable for many different occasions.
Hand towels are also available that can fit any holiday theme. Santa Claus hand towels are excellent stocking stuffers, and Halloween hand towels might just entice your kids to wash their hands after they're through eating all of that candy.
Crochet hand towels
If you can't find the exact style of hand towel you want, there's always the option to make your own. Crocheted hand towels can work as thoughtful gifts or a warm and personal decorative addition to a kitchen or guest bathroom.
There are many free crochet hand towel patterns available online. Since most hand towels are no more than 15 inches or 20 inches in diameter, crocheted hand towels won't require a lot of time or money. Your hand towels can be crocheted in a matter of hours and shouldn't cost you more than a few dollars in materials. You're not going to find cheap hand towels for much less than that!
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