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Folded TowelsProper folding techniques of a bath towel are simple. Put the towel on a flat surface (such as a table) and fold it in half so that it is a long rectangle. Then fold it in half so that the two short edges are together. Always be sure to keep the edges even. Then trifold the towel, edge end first, followed by the folded end. Place it on the shelf or wire rack with the folded edges facing you. The towel now sits neatly on a shelf, waiting to be used. You can stack the towels by color, size or fluffiness. Sometimes it's difficult to arrange the towels by size, so try to sort them as best you can. -
Rolled TowelsTo begin rolling, you first must fold the towel in half lengthwise, making a long rectangle. Then fold it in half so that the two short edges are together. Then begin rolling, beginning with the unfolded ends. The creates a look of neatness. You can stack the same color together or mix and match as you choose. An advantage of rolling the towel is that there will not be any wrinkles or folds, even it sits for a long while. Another advantage is that it is usually easier to pull a towel from the bottom of the stack, leaving the rest of the towels relatively intact. Generally, the bottom row of towels will contain the most. Each row above will have a towel neatly fitted into the slot between them. Towels of all different sizes can be neatly stacked in a rolled technique. - The same technique can be used for small hand towels and washcloths. A group of three rolled hand towels in a basket is convenient and attractive for guest use. For holiday use, such as the Fourth of July, consider a stack of three towels, one each in red, white and blue. For Christmas, you might want to use white, red and green.
- Folding or rolling is a personal choice, but you are encouraged to try each way to see what works best in your closet or shelf. Experiment with color combinations and be creative in stacking. Place the favorite towels on the bottom and see if your family uses them in a different order.
