Uwe e ji akwa ákwà

áká_ịkẹngạ|thumb|Ákwà nhicha na-acha odo odo
A na-eji ákwà (/ˈtaʊ (ə) l/) bụ akwa ma ọ bụ akwụkwọ na-amị amị nke a na-eji eme ka ọ kpọọ nkụ ma ọ bụ hichaa ihe. Towel na-adọta mmiri site na mmetụ aka.

N'ụlọ, a na-eji ọtụtụ ụdị ákwà nhicha, dị ka ákwà ịsa ahụ, na ákwà mkpuchi kichin.

A na-enye Ákwà nhicha akwụkwọ n'ụlọ ịsa ahụ azụmahịa ma ọ bụ n'ọfịs site na dispers maka ndị ọrụ iji kpọọ aka ha. A na-ejikwa ha eme ihe maka ọrụ ndị dị ka ịsacha, ihicha, na ịcha.

## Akụkọ ihe mere eme
Dị ka nnyocha ndị e gwupụtara n'oge ochie si kwuo, "...ihe ndị e ji n'onwe ha mee gụnyere mma na ákwà nhicha. "  Otú ọ dị, a na-ejikọkarị ihe e mepụtara ákwà ahụ na obodo Bursa, Turkey, na narị afọ nke iri na asaa. Ákwà nhicha nke Turkey a malitere dị ka ogho ma ọ bụ ákwà linin dị larịị nke a na-akpọ *peshtamal*, nke a na'aka na-achọkarị mma.  iji kpuchie ahụ, peshtamal dị warara na mbụ, mana ugbu a ha sara mbara ma na-atụkarị 90 n'ime)  na 170 sentimita (35 in ×  in). [1]  na-eji Pestamel eme ihe na ịsa ahụ ndị Turkey ka ha na-anọgide na-enwu gbaa mgbe mmiri na-ede ma na-amịkọrọ ihe nke ukwuu.

A naghị eji ákwà nhicha ahụ eme ihe ruo na narị afọ nke iri na itoolu, site na ahia owuwe ihe ubi na mmepụta ihe. Site  igwe, ụlọ ọrụ ahụ na-enweta ihe owuwu na ụlọ nakwa na a na-etinye ya n'ụlọ ahịa dị ka ákwà nhicha e mere tupu oge eruo. Taa, ákwà nhicha na-abịa n'ụdị dịgasị iche iche, ihe na atụmatụ.

## Ụdị
thumb|Ákwà nhicha e ji aka mee n'Afrịka
thumb|Foto dị nso nke ákwà ịsa ahụ, nke e ji terrycloth mee, na-egosi eriri na-amị amị, yana ihe ịchọ mma
thumb|Uwe elu dị n'ụsọ osimiri
thumb|Fiber n'ime ákwà tii
thumb|YUgo nke Tunisia

* A *bath towel* is used for drying the body when it is wet, such as after bathing or showering.  It is typically rectangular, with a typical size around , and is made of terrycloth.
* A *beach towel* is usually somewhat larger than a bath towel, and often has a colorful pattern.  Although often used for drying off after being in the water, its main purpose is to provide a surface on which to lay down.  They are also worn for privacy while changing clothes in a public area, and for wiping sand from the body or objects.
* A *bath sheet* (or *sheet towel*) is larger than a bath towel. The classic bath sheet size is 80×160&nbsp;cm. A large bath sheet that can wrap the entire body is 100×150&nbsp;cm or 90×160&nbsp;cm. They are used after bathing, in saunas, on beaches, and for massage.
* A *foot towel* is a small, rectangular towel that, in the absence of a rug, carpet or bathroom mat, is placed on the bathroom floor to stand on after finishing a shower or bath.
* A *hand towel* is significantly smaller than a bath towel (perhaps ), and is used for drying the hands after washing them.
* An *oven towel* or *confectioner's mitten* is a multipurpose household towel used for a kitchen or shop applications.
* A *paper towel* is a piece of paper that can be used once as a towel and then be disposed of. A perforated roll of paper towels is usually mounted on a rod slightly longer than the width of the roll, or in an alternative type of hanger that has protrusions on ears, the protrusions fitting into the ends of the paper towel roll.  Paper towels might also be packaged as facial tissues are (as individual folded sheets).
* A *disposable towel* (or non-woven towel) is a towel intended for a single user, but not necessarily for a single use, as it can be reused but not washed. It is often made of non-woven fibers, and often is used in hospital, hotel, geriatric and salon or beauty settings, for their hygienic properties.
* A *show towel* is a bath or hand towel with a trim (such as satin, lace or linen) stitched onto it, or embroidery done on it—mostly for visual appeal. These types of towels are used to add a decorative touch, most commonly in the United States. They are generally not to be used for drying, as regular washing ruins the added trim, and the towels usually shrink differently than the trim.
* A *sports towel* is a synthetic or semi-synthetic towel originally developed for swimmers and divers, favored for its super-absorbent qualities.  Sports towels can be wrung out when saturated, leaving the towel able to absorb water again, though not dry.  These qualities, along with their compact nature, have further popularized sports towels among general outdoor and athletic enthusiasts.  The absorbent material in sports towels may be composed of viscose, PVA or microfiber, with polyester woven in for durability.  Some manufacturers incorporate a silver ion or compound treatment into their towels to better inhibit microbial growth and associated odors.&#x5B;**&#x5D;
* A *sweat towel* or *gym towel*, often of similar size to a hand towel, is used during a workout to dry oneself from sweat or create a separation between gym machines and the skin. It may also be required in gyms in order to wipe down the machines after use.
* The term *kitchen towel* refers to a dish towel in American English (called a *tea towel* in UK and Canadian English), and to a paper towel in British English.
* A *tea towel* or *tea cloth* (UK and Canadian English), called *dishtowel* or *dish towel* in America, is an absorbent towel made from soft, lint-free linen. They are used in the kitchen to dry dishes, cutlery, etc. after they are washed. The towels are also used during tea time. They can be wrapped around the tea pot to keep the tea warm, prevent drips, and keep one's hand from being burned by the hot tea pot handle when serving the tea. They are commonly made of cotton rather than linen. They are also used for drying glassware, but sometimes a special glass cloth is used for that purpose. Tea towels originated in 18th-century England.
* Microfiber towels have gained popularity due to their exceptional absorbency and fast-drying properties. Composed of fine synthetic fibers, these towels are highly efficient in soaking up moisture, making them ideal for travel, gym sessions, or outdoor activities. Microfiber towels are incredibly lightweight and compact, taking up minimal space in your bag. Their quick-drying nature also helps prevent unpleasant odors and microbial growth, ensuring you always have a fresh and clean towel on hand.
* A *tenugui* is a variety of hand towel that originates from Japan. It is most often used in the same way as a tea towel or flannel (washcloth), but can also be used for decoration, as a headband, or for wrapping bottles and other items to be given as gifts.
* A *cloth towel dispenser* or *continuous cloth towel* is a towel manipulated by a series of rollers, used as an alternative to paper towels and hand dryers in public washrooms. These may have a lower environmental impact than paper towels, though concerns over hygiene mean they are not used by some organisations and have greatly declined in popularity.
* A *bar towel* is an absorbent, usually small, towel used in bars and often given away free as promotional items.
* A *fingertip towel* or *finger towel* is a small towel that is folded and placed next to the sink or in the guest bedroom. Hosts often pin a note to these towels indicating that they are for guest use.
* A *golf towel* is a small towel which usually comes with a loop or clip to attach to a golf bag for drying hands, golfballs, and clubs.
* A *baby towel* is a smaller towel with an extra sewn-on hood at one corner to cover a baby's head.
* A *peshtemal* (or pestemal) is a unique multipurpose towel from Anatolia.
* A *poncho towel* is a wearable towel made for drying off and changing, often used poolside, at the beach or after swimming.
* A *fouta towel* is a Tunisian hammam and beach towel, which is also used as a pareo.

## Hụkwa

* Akpụkpọ anụ Huckaback
* Ihe a na-akpọ Terrycloth
* Ụbọchị ákwà
* Mbadamba ákwà

## Ihe odide

## Njikọ mpụga
Mgbasa ozi metụtaraÁkwà nhicha ahụna Wikimedia Commons

* Glenn R. Cooke Souvenir Textiles Collection, State Library of Queensland. Nnukwu nchịkọta nke akwa, ọkachasị ákwà tii, nke na-egosi ọdịbendị na ebe dị iche iche na Queensland, Australia.