A towel's a piece of absorbent fabric or paper used for drying or wiping. It draws moisture through direct contact, often using a blotting or a rubbing motion. Types of towels A bath towel's used for drying one's body after bathing or showering. It's typically rectangular, with a typical size around 30"×60" (75×150 cm). A large bath towel's sometimes called a bath sheet. Some smaller bath towels are designed for use as bath mats. A beach towel's usually a little bit larger than a b… (More on Towel)