Huck towels are soft and absorbent, since they are made of 100 percent cotton. They have a variety of uses and can be purchased online in bulk for a lower price. They are traditionally white or blue and are now available in a variety of colors or trimmed with different colors. Flat on one side, they are woven on the other. Stronger and thirstier than a paper towel, the huck towel is machine washable and have a variety of uses. They are sometimes called monk cloth.

Medical

Huck towels are perhaps most well-known as the liners on trays in medical and dental offices. Their raised weave makes it easier to pick up sterile instruments. The cotton towels do not shed, which provides a cleaner environment and less risk of getting particulates on the surgical and dental instruments. They are durable enough to be sterilized to prevent passing of bacteria and infections.

Vehicles

When people want to clean their vehicles to a shine without scratching the surface or chrome, monk cloth is a practical choice. They leave no fibers or streaks on the vehicle. Auto detailers use them frequently, as they are ideal for drying very wet surfaces. They are thirsty and leave a dry, flawless surface. When used for auto detailing, they are generally laundered a few times before they are used to make them even softer and more effective.

Crafts

Huck towels are not all for work. They are ideal for craft projects that use only one side of the material, leaving the other clean and free of loose ends and holes. Huck embroidery is a popular craft which uses thin thread inserted under and over the cotton cloth weave to create intricate designs. The towel’s edges may be embroidered for a fancier appearance. The center is used for designs, such as monograms, floral prints, animals and checkerboard designs.

Dining

When restaurants and diners are looking for a clean placemat that can be reused as needed, huck towels are a popular choice. Paper placemats are less environmentally-friendly and not as durable. Monk cloth towels are also used as napkins and tray covers, because they sop up spills quickly and can be washed and dried in a machine.

Cleaning

Cleaning services and homemakers use huck towels for everything from dusting wood surfaces to cleaning mirrors, windows, high chairs and appliances. Monk towels are less expensive to launder instead of replace. When purchased in bulk, they are even better for the pocketbook and the environment.