diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Clothing/Multiple/towel.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Clothing/Multiple/towel.yml
index d3f7dc480c..9b811a8a9d 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Clothing/Multiple/towel.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Clothing/Multiple/towel.yml
@@ -29,6 +29,8 @@
           Quantity: 30
       absorbed:
         maxVol: 30
+  - type: UseDelay
+    delay: 1
   - type: Fiber
     fiberColor: fibers-white
   - type: DnaSubstanceTrace