border. It is named after the Dobby loom, which weaves the flat, tight pattern into the fabric.
Q: Why do bath towels have that flat, woven band?A: The primary purpose is structural. The tight, flat weave reinforces the towel, prevents the terry cloth loops from unraveling, and adds strength to the high-stress ends of the towel.
Q: Is the band meant for hanging the towel?A: While you can hang the towel from the reinforced edge, many towels have a specific small hanging loop attached to or near the
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