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When you think about it, those guys are going to be serious about the quality of their bath linens. Check out this video; it is an excellent aid to visualizing the construction of a towel. There are two main parts to your towel, the base weave and the pile. The pile refers to the loops of the towel. The label on some towels may refer to 100% cotton pile or loops, if this is indicated, assume that the base weave contains polyester. In the video above loops are only created on one side of the fabric, in a towel the loops are on both sides.
Watercress (Nasturtium officinale) is a slightly milder cress that grows in wet soil or shallow, moving water. Both are easy to grow on a paper towel. In about two weeks, crisp, flavorful cress is ready for use in salads and sandwiches. Fold a paper towel in half. Mist the towel with water so that it is damp but not dripping, and place it in a shallow container or tray. Sprinkle a generous layer of cress seeds evenly over the paper towel. Press them gently to ensure all seeds are touching the wet towel. Cover the tray with a second paper towel to create a dark environment. Leave the covering on the tray until the seeds sprout, usually in one to two days. Alternatively, place the tray in a dark room for a day or two. Move the uncovered tray into bright sunlight. Mist the plants lightly if the paper towel becomes dry.