Convertible towel to tote bag article and method of making same

A towel to tote bag convertible article, said article comprising:

• a. a sports towel having a first end region, a second end region and an intermediate region between said first and second end regions;
• b. a pocket formed at and across said first end region, said pocket having an opening facing said second end region and being sized to receive and contain said second end region and said intermediate region, said pocket being configured for being turned inside out to form a tote bag containing said second end region and said intermediate region;
• c. a tote bag carrying strap attached to the inside of said pocket;
• and
• d. a zipper attached to said towel and to the pocket at said opening for enabling the closing of the pocket opening before and after the pocket is turned inside out.

A method for constructing a towel that converts into a tote bag, said method comprising the steps of:

• a. forming a towel having a first end region, a second end region and an intermediate region between said first and second end regions;
• b. making a pocket at said first end region having an opening facing said second end region and extending across the first end region and of sufficient size to receive and contain said second end region and said intermediate region;
• c. forming a tote bag by turning said pocket inside out with said second end region and said intermediate region contained in said tote bag;
• d. providing a common closure for said pocket and said tote bag;
• and
• e. attaching a tote bag carrying strap to the inside of said pocket.