Disposable Towels for Homeless Outreach & Shelters: A Practical, Dignified Choice for Care Kits

People experiencing homelessness navigate each day without the dependable comfort of a private bathroom, fresh linens, or a safe place to launder cloth. A simple, clean towel restores a sense of dignity, supports hygiene, and helps make interviews, appointments, and daily tasks a little easier. In this guide, we’ll show how DAVELEN disposable towels—made from soft, plant-based viscose and designed for single use—can meaningfully improve outreach efforts and donation kits while staying gentle on skin and light on the planet.

Why Towels Matter in Homeless Outreach

• Dignity & confidence: Clean skin and hair support self-worth and make it easier to attend job interviews, meet with caseworkers, or rest more comfortably in a shelter.

• Practical hygiene: From washing hands to freshening up between services, a towel is the backbone of a care kit.

• Safety & comfort: Drying off after rain, cleaning up a spill, or creating a clean surface—small comforts add up.

• Easy to give, easy to carry: A compact, single-use towel fits in backpacks, glove compartments, and donation bags without adding weight or laundry.

What Makes DAVELEN Towels Different

• Plant-based & compostable – made from renewable viscose.

• Hypoallergenic & gentle – safe for sensitive skin.

• Hygienic single-use design – no shared linens or cross-contamination.

• Compact & travel-ready – easy to fit in small kits and bags.

• Multiple sizes – 55" × 28" (body), 32" × 16" (face/hair), 15" × 15" (hands/utility).

• Pet-friendly – safe for cleaning bowls, paws, and fur.

Choosing the Right Size for Your Kit

55" × 28" (Body Towel) – full-body drying after showers, rain, or heat-relief stations.
32" × 16" (Face & Hair Towel) – best for face/hand washing and hair drying.
15" × 15" (Hand/Utility Cloth) – for hands, spills, and surfaces.

Tip: Mix sizes (1 body + 1 face/hair + 2 utility) for balanced kits.

Care-Kit “Recipes”

1) Ultra-Compact Hygiene Kit

• 1 × 32" × 16" towel

• 2 × 15" × 15" cloths

• Travel soap

• Toothbrush + toothpaste

• Lip balm, tissues, socks (optional)

2) Shelter Welcome Bag

• 1 × 55" × 28" towel

• 1 × 32" × 16" towel

• 2 × 15" × 15" cloths

• Soap, deodorant, comb, reusable bottle

3) Street Outreach Pack

• 2 × 32" × 16" towels

• 2–3 × 15" × 15" cloths

• Hand sanitizer, lotion, wipes, bandages

4) Family Comfort Kit

• 55" × 28" towels for adults

• 32" × 16" towels for kids

• Gentle body wash, diapers, small toy

5) Disaster-Relief Add-On

• 1 × 55" × 28" towel

• 1 × 32" × 16" towel

• 2 × 15" × 15" cloths

• Soap sheets, first-aid kit, zip bags

How to Use a Disposable Towel Without a Shower

1. Moisten with clean water (and soap if available).

2. Wipe face and neck first, then arms, torso, legs, feet.

3. Use a second cloth for hands and spills.

4. Pat dry.

5. Dispose responsibly (never flush).

Sustainability & Responsible Disposal

• Made from plant-based viscose.

• Compostable where facilities exist.

• Helps save water and energy vs. laundering.

• Compact packaging reduces storage space.

Respectful, Trauma-Informed Giving

• Always ask before offering.

• Provide choices (unscented products, towel size).

• Use person-first language (“people experiencing homelessness”).

• Respect privacy and dignity.

• Include an extra towel for pets when possible.

Storage & Distribution Tips

• Store in dry areas, sealed bags.

• Pre-sort by size for easy kit assembly.

• Add seasonal items (hand warmers or cooling wipes).

• Include instruction cards on towel use & disposal.

FAQs

Are DAVELEN towels safe for sensitive skin?
Yes, they are hypoallergenic and gentle.

Are they compostable?
Yes, made from plant-based viscose. Do not flush.

Which sizes should I donate?
A mix is best: 55" × 28" (body), 32" × 16" (face), 15" × 15" (hands).

Can they be used for pets?
Yes, safe for paws, bowls, and fur.