sewn into the band—the hanging loop.
The Evolution of the Loop
Historically, towels were hung on simple hooks or bars. The Dobby border provided the perfect, sturdy location to attach a hanging loop without compromising the soft terry cloth. Today, even if a towel doesn’t have a dedicated loop, the dense fabric of the Dobby band is often used to drape the towel over a hook, as it is the strongest part of the fabric. Hanging a towel by the softer terry cloth can stretch the loops and cause the
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