[Dan in Pasadena]

Tell the old woman buddy to chillax.

I haven't researched this but I'd be very surprised if ANYTHING contains asbestos anymore, let alone something intended to be used to wipe grease off your hands and face.

I wouldn't be surpised if those towels are made out of recycled cloth but its probably shredded and cooked to remove the old dyes and by the time it is woven into new material and sewn into shop towels it is more sanitary than your hands are every day of the week!