Among the largest towel sizes is a favorite among beach vacationers and backyard tanning enthusiasts. A beach towel provides the overall coverage and surface area of a bath sheet, combined with colorful graphics and other design features, which make it easier to spot on a crowded beach. Many people invest in a beach towel as ground cover on hot sand as well as a means of drying off after swimming. Beach towels are generally made from the same cotton terry cloth as other towels, although they may not be as plush as towels designed for bathroom use. It is not unusual for a person to use one beach towel as ground cover, another as a cushion for a lounge chair and yet another to dry off after a swim. Beach towels can also substitute as bath sheets if standard bath towels do not suit the user's needs. While standard bath or kitchen towel sets may emphasize coordination and uniformity, a beach towel allows for individual expression. Some children may want to have a bath towel