try one of the synthetic chamois, I think it's called the absorber, I
have owned the same one for 15 years, now they are available in colors. More
absorbant that the real deal, less care and they work great!
I think you were using a chamois ( pronounced
"chammy") you can get them in the car section of stores, (they are used to
wipe off the water when washing cars.) That might work, I bought a couple at
the Royal last year ( big agricultural fair) the guy said they would be
perfect to wipe water off my horses, I just never got aorund to trying
them!:-)