The Italy towel, (Korean: 이태리타월) also known as the Korean exfoliating mitt or Korean exfoliating towel (depending on the shape),[1] is a mass-produced bath product used to scrub and peel the outermost layer of skin; it was invented in Busan by Kim Pil-gon in 1962.[2] Since then, the Italy towel has become a household item in Korean homes and a staple item in Korean saunas. The Italy towel is also used in other areas of Asia such as Thailand, the north of China, and Japan.