We’ve all seen it before, that famous embroidered line on our bath towels. Discreet but very present, it’s often located at one end, like a textile signature that we no longer even question. What if we told you it’s not just there for show? Yes, this mysterious stripe actually has a very specific purpose—and it might just surprise you.
A towel is not just… a towel
When choosing a bath towel, we think about its softness, its thickness, its ability to absorb water quickly. But rarely do we consider this small detail: the woven border, also called a « dobby border . » And yet, it’s this band that makes all the difference between a towel that lasts… and one that tears after a few washes.
The role of the “dobby border”: much more than a decorative element
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