People Are Just Realising What The Non-Fluffy Stripes On Towels Are For, And I Had No Clue
Last week, that question came from a Redditor who wanted to know why new builds sometimes have bricked-up windows (turns out it's a mixture of manufactured charm and, sometimes, council rules).
And now, another, equally mind-melting X post has come to my attention: 'What is the purpose of this part of a towel?' software engineer Nate McGrady asked, sharing a circled photo of the non-fluffy stripes on the bathroom textile.
This, I thought, is what my press privileges exist for. So, I reached out to Courtney Cole, an interior designer at TileCloud, about what's really going on here.
what is the purpose of this part of a towel? pic.twitter.com/q4UYACVMDP
— Nate (@natemcgrady) March 13, 2025
'This part of the towel is actually called a 'dobby border' – which so many people don't know,' Cole explained (I certainly didn't).
King Towel describes a 'dobby border' as a strip or band on the towel which has no loops or pile on it – in other words, the non-fluffy bit.
'Because it's woven more closely than the rest of the towel, it will help with fraying and will keep the edges from curling over time,' Cole continued.
'This means that the towel with the dobby border will likely last longer than those that don't have it.'
There's also a branding-friendly reason for the addition, the interior designer told HuffPost UK.
'It also gives manufacturers a structured area for branding and embroidery, which is why you'll see logos and monograms there with hotels and other places like spas,' she said.
And lastly, there's the matter of storing them to consider. The interior designer suggested towels without this border don't stack as well, 'which anyone who's ever tried to make their linen closet look perfect knows all too well'.
So basically, it's down to structural integrity, branding, and better stacking.
Responding to the original post, X users shared their – erm – questionable theories.
One joked the bands are 'racing stripes. It makes them dry faster.'
'The purpose of it is to annoy me and to make me feel grateful for the other side of the towel that actually dries your hands all the way,' another commenter wrote.
Yet another simply said: 'Grip.'
To be fair, I don't think I would have been able to give a better answer without Coles' help...
People Are Just Realising Why Some New Builds Have Bricked-Up Windows, And Huh
This Is How Often You Should Wash Towels And I Had No Idea It Was This Complicated
People Can't Agree On What Tea Towels Are Actually For And Now I'm Confused
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Yahoo
Homeowner met with warnings after sharing photo of mystery growth in front yard: 'Kill it now'
One Redditor was left stumped after spotting an invasive tree in their parents' front yard. The OP posted photos in the r/NativePlantGardening subreddit and asked fellow users to confirm whether the plant was the tree of heaven. Hundreds of commenters were quick to respond. "Yes, kill it now," one commenter said. "The spotted lanternfly nymphs are a dead giveaway that this is indeed tree of heaven," another wrote. The spotted lanternfly is an invasive planthopper known to be strongly attracted to the tree of heaven, per the Department of Agriculture. Invasive plant species such as the tree of heaven threaten ecosystems and affect biodiversity, outcompeting native species for resources. The National Wildlife Federation says 42% of threatened or endangered species are at risk because of invasive species. The tree of heaven was brought to the United States from China hundreds of years ago, per The Nature Conservancy. The aggressive plant reproduces quickly, spreading a large amount of seeds. The tree of heaven is also known to pop up after extreme weather events, which are becoming more intense and happening more frequently because of the warming climate. Experts say the most effective way to get rid of the tree of heaven is to pull seedlings before taproot grows. In an effort to prevent the spread of invasive plants, homeowners can install natural lawns. Options such as clover and buffalo grass help save money and time on maintenance. Reduced water bills are an added bonus. Rewilding your yard with native plants is another way to lower costs and help the environment at the same time. The plants create healthier ecosystems for pollinators, which means the human food supply will remain protected. As for the post, the OP's family might have some work cut out for them. In a follow-up comment, they said their father tried cutting the tree of heaven back a few times but that the pervasive plant kept growing. "I shudder to think of all the saplings he's unwittingly caused," the OP wrote. What is the biggest reason you don't grow food at home? Not enough time Not enough space It seems too hard I have a garden already Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Join our free newsletter for easy tips to save more and waste less, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the the daily Crossword
Newsweek
a day ago
- Newsweek
Man Finds Kitten 'Baking' in Walmart Lot Heat—so He Got To Work
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. What began as a trip to the store for cat litter turned into a rescue mission for Norman Benford, 52, from Altoona, Pennsylvania. When heading to Walmart, Benford heard from his partner that there was a kitten trapped underneath a gazebo at the store, and he knew what to do. "I was heading out to Walmart for cat litter to donate to our local shelter," Benford told Newsweek. "My partner mentioned that somebody had posted in a local pet rescue group earlier in the morning about a possibly feral kitten in distress." Equipped with a carrier, gloves, and a broom, Benford arrived to find several Walmart employees attempting to lure the tiny kitten out. She was buried among garbage and unreachable under the structure when Benford used the broom to clear debris. The cat then bolted toward a row of shopping carts and disappeared into the undercarriage of a truck. Pictures of Benford and the kitten he rescued from the Walmart car park. Pictures of Benford and the kitten he rescued from the Walmart car park. NormanB616/Reddit The driver was quick to assist, kicking the floor from inside the truck and opening the hood to expose the kitten's hiding spot. Fifteen minutes later, he had managed to get hold of the kitten. "I forcefully scruffed her and pulled her out from the truck and plopped her into the carrier. I was not going to let her escape again to die of heat exposure or get crushed by a car in the parking lot," Benford said. The kitten was in a sad condition: overheated, wounded, filthy, and covered in fleas and feces. Benford sprung into action and brought her to Tiny Paws NICU—a local rescue specializing in neonatal kittens. "I had never encountered a kitten this small and in this condition in the wild, and I needed guidance," he said, crediting Adele and Janelle from Tiny Paws for their support. In 2024, approximately 7 million animals entered U.S. shelters and rescues, according to Shelter Animals Count—an increase of nearly 3 percent from 2023. Of animals that entered shelters, 60 percent were stray. Five baths and lots of attention later, the kitten has begun to show signs of comfort and trust. "She is sweet and will sit in my lap on the back porch and relax for extended periods of time," Benford said. "She has a tiny little meow but the biggest purr when she is content and happy." Pictures of the kitten who is now settling well into her new home. Pictures of the kitten who is now settling well into her new home. NormanB616/Reddit Benford shared the story of the kitten rescue on Reddit where the post has over 30,000 views. Here he shared: "So, this little girl was literally baking underneath the employee gazebo at my local Walmart." In the comments, people shared their reactions. "Thank you for saving her," said one Redditor. While another wrote: "You're rad humans! May the universe bring you joy for your kindness." Now approximately eight weeks old, the currently unnamed kitten continues to recover in quarantine with Benford, away from his seven other cats. The hope is to adopt her permanently. "We intend to do everything to make it work. We're very much in love with this adorable little life that the universe put in our care," he said. Benford thanked Tiny Paws NICU for their help with the kitten: "They are a self-funded, registered 501(C)3 non-profit doing financially and emotionally draining work... I have the utmost respect for them and the work they do." Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
Buzz Feed
2 days ago
- Buzz Feed
Nostalgic Trends People Want To See Return From Reddit
You know when people always talk about the good 'ol days? There are just some things that the past did better. When a Redditor asked on r/AskReddit, "What's a good trend that slowly disappeared, but you'd like to see it making a comeback?" the answers poured in, and it was like entering a time capsule. Here's what people had to say: "Social media before advertisements, when it was just actual friends that you knew in real life and their albums of drunk photos from the weekend." — Pleasant_Detail5697"Timelines/feeds being defaulted to the most recent thing your friends posted instead of a stupid algorithm that's just trying to get me to stay on the app as long as possible."— hippstr1990 "7AM and 6PM news and nothing more. Edit: I know there was other time slots but you get it." "My parents watch a lot of HGTV. My god, they take homes and turn them into warehouses. Any non-load-bearing walls are taken out, and everything is painted white. Did we all just decide personalities are uncool?" — rainshowers_5_peace"Personality hurts resale 🥹."— PleaseGiveMeSnacc "When companies weren't afraid to make electronics FUN. Everything was translucent and came in, like, seven different colors. Atomic purple Game Boys, kiwi green iMacs, the see-through landline phones... Now, my options for a $1,000 phone are black, slightly less black, and sad beige. I miss when our tech had personality." — BlueeWaater "A company answering their phone." — No-Music-1994"A company even having a phone number to call."— SoybeanArson"Real customer service instead of chatbots!!"— mayaaxo69 "Leaving the house and not being reachable. A good 'Hey, I'm going out. Talk to you when I'm back.' No Life360, read receipts, and constant texting. Just pure freedom and vibes." "When people see others having a problem in front of them in the real world, they pull out their phone instead of helping." "Kids getting hooked on reading, like when the Harry Potter series became famous." "Self-serve froyo places on every corner." — keatonpotat0es "Not scrolling through your phone in the cinema!" "Dance Dance Revolution." — Twostepsfromlost2 "Similarly, I remember having a lot of fun playing Guitar Hero and Rock Band with friends back in the day." "Conspiracy theorists used to be seen as nut jobs. Now, every person has at least one conspiracy theory that they believe to be the truth." "U.S. presidents debating issues instead of having the equivalent of a rambling diss track with each other." "Critical thinking." — ginger_minge"I'll take common sense at this point."— mxjxs91 "Housing affordability." "Democracy." "Manners and people forming their own thoughts and opinions instead of following whatever is popular online." "Punctuation! Paragraphs, and full words written out!" "Planking." — juancn "Pokémon GO." "I really miss getting tons of Christmas cards in the mail and hanging them up for the season. It was such a nice little thing wishing you well, and it felt good to celebrate relations that way." — The_barking_ant"I still send them every year. DM me your address."— wuapinmon "One exciting Blockbuster movie in the summer, around the 4th like they used to." — Swiftiefromhell And finally, "POGS." — Lou_Garoup The nostalgia is heavy with this one! 🥹 What other yesteryear things do you miss? Let me know in the comments!
