as a Dobby border (or sometimes a header, decorative band, or dobby weave). Understanding its purpose reveals a brilliant blend of form and function that has been used by weavers for centuries. Here is the complete truth behind the decorative bands on your bath towels.
What is a Dobby Border? The Textile Engineering Behind the Towel
To understand why the band exists, you have to understand how a towel is made. Most bath towels are made from terry cloth. Terry cloth is created on a special loom that weaves two
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