What is a Dish Towel?
Dish towels are used to clean, wash and dry dishes. Absorbency and softness are usually two of the biggest factors that influence a dish towel purchase. Both help ensure that moisture is lifted off of dishes and that the dishes remain as close to their original form as possible. For instance, scratchy or hard dish towels may contribute to wear and tear, devaluing dishes and requiring the purchase of new ones sooner than later. A dish towel can be made out of virtually any material. Cotton, terrycloth, linen, microfiber and even hemp are all viable materials from which to make dish towels. While cotton dish towels are the standby for most households, microfiber is an increasingly popular alternative. The special fibers in microfiber material are designed to absorb as much moisture as possible and leave dishes looking spotless. Microfiber can also tackle anything from glassware to chrome. Its multi-purpose function makes it especially attractive to the do-it-yourselfer. Colors and shapes
