Hand towels are not just a larger substitute for washcloths. They should be coordinated with the other bath towels. The general size of a hand towel is 30x60 cm. They are usually positioned near the sink, hung on a hanger or loop.

MATERIALS USED
Hand towels can be made of different materials. The main criteria are they should be soft and absorbent. Some of the most common materials used for making hand towels are:

• Cotton
• Terrycloth
• Paper
• Silk

STYLES AND PATTERNS
Hand towel has the maximum designs and patterns, they are unlimited. They can have embroidery work on them. There are knitted hand towels. There are hand towels with crochet, patchwork and prints. Hand towels are available in many colors. Stripe and embellished hand towels are also available. Hand towels can be personalized with monograms or names embroidered on them.

USES
The many uses of a hand towel are:

• A hand towel is used for drying hands after washing.
• Besides the general use for drying one's hands, hand towels are also used for promotional purposes
• Hand towels customized with the company/organization logo are used as a means of advertisement
• Hand towels are very popular during corporate outings and events like golf. They come with a grommet or hook to be fixed to the golf bag

DISPOSABLE HAND TOWELS
The disposable hand towels are made to give the look and feel of real linen, so the paper has to soft and of superior quality. Cotton is also used for making disposable hand towel. They can be used for both domestic and institutional purposes, both for office and home and bath. Disposable hand towels are also very popular in hotels and resort houses. Disposable hand towels are preferred than the normal ones in hospitals because of hygienic purposes.