Linen is an ANICHINI favorite. Long before the advent of terry cloth, the original bath towel was a large linen towel. Still used widely throughout Europe and the rest of the world, linen towels are naturally antimicrobial, more eco-friendly, anti-static, and very durable and long-lasting. Linen is a natural exfoliator that rejuvenates the skin. it dries rapidly - making linen a more environmentally friendly alternative to cotton terry towels. linen is the ultimate eco-friendly towel.