Skouby Girl

Maybe see if you can find an old mop bucket (or rubbermaid, if you don't mind plastic), like the school janitors used.
It squeezes the water out.  Works for most shirts, pants, etc. and thinner towels.

Wow! Great idea! Would you mind sharing your bread recipie? I can only make plain sourdough. Would love to have a dense, nutritious bread!