A disposable towel is a single-use alternative to a reusable cloth towel.
[1] Disposable materials were originally designed for healthcare delivery and have been introduced to industries outside of healthcare systems, such as resorts, hotels, hospitality, exercise facilities and households.
[1][2] Disposable towels are used to enhance infection control, convenience and decrease economic expenditure.
[3][4][2] Disposable towels are used in fields requiring sanitary conditions for minor, precise, or dirty jobs of cleaning and drying.
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