An antibacterial absorbent towel made from fruit peels. The towel includes fruit peels that contain Vitamin C, citric acid, and cellulose. Vitamin C and citric acid demonstrate antibacterial properties, and cellulose possesses water-absorbing qualities. The towel is easy to make and easy to use and increases access to hygiene in rural and poorer regions that lack access to expensive hygiene products. At the same time, the towel reduces paper wastage by utilizing typically discarded fruit peels. Due to its makeup, the towel is reusable and easily composted. Based on these factors, the towel is environmentally friendly unlike prior art. This towel aims to solve the issues of inaccessible hygiene, paper wastage, and peel wastage under one solution.
