roller towel
1 of 1noun/ˈroʊ.lər taʊəl/
Forms:roller towels
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a type of towel commonly used in public restrooms that is rolled up on a spindle so that the user can tear off a clean, dry section of towel for hand drying
A roller towel is a long, continuous towel looped around a roller mechanism, typically found in public restrooms or kitchens. One end of the towel is pulled down to provide a clean section for drying hands, while the used portion is wound back into the roller for laundering. This system ensures that a fresh part of the towel is always available for each use, promoting hygiene and reducing waste compared to disposable paper towels. Roller towels are commonly made from durable, absorbent fabrics like cotton.
- The hotel bathroom was equipped with a roller towel instead of disposable paper towels.
- He pulled down the roller towel to dry his hands after washing them.
- The cleaning staff replaced the roller towel daily to maintain hygiene.
- Many older buildings still have roller towels installed in their restrooms.
- The café decided to switch from roller towels to hand dryers for convenience.