Monograms, ciphers and decorative borders add a layer of design to the simple white bath towel. While this kind of decoration could be called old fashioned and connected to another time, monograms are a creative design tool and a kind of style statement once again fashionable in the 21st century. No longer the prevue of the wealthy with access to skilled artisans, decoration on towels, sheets or napkins can be digitized with specialized machines in countless colors, fonts and borders.