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Yahoo
17-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
People Are Just Realising What The Non-Fluffy Stripes On Towels Are For, And I Had No Clue
Every once in a while, I see a post on social media that makes me realise I know nothing about the world. 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? — 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
Ammon
17-03-2025
- General
- Ammon
Age old question about this bathroom essential finally has an answer
Ammon News - An age old question about a popular household item has been answered, after one social media user publicly shared his bewilderment. Nate McGrady, a software engineer, took to X to ask a question thousands have been asking for years. He asked 'what the purpose was' for the embroidery at the end of a towel. 'I'm convinced that it only exists to shrink and make it impossible to fold the towel nicely, causing you to buy another towel,' he said. Many other social media users chimed in, equally confused about its purpose. 'Racing stripes. It makes them dry faster,' one said. 'It's just decorative,' one social media user commented. 'It's there so the entire towel isn't soft fluffy and comfortable. Towel manufacturers think we deserve nice things…But not entirely nice,' one said. Others joked it was to avoid cross contamination. But, in actual fact, the lines are called a 'dobby border.' American towel wholesaler revealed earlier this week that the design on both ends of the towel is 'more than just decorative.' 'It plays a crucial role in enhancing durability, performance, and overall aesthetic appeal,' the website explained. 'Known as a dobby border, this woven strip helps prevent fraying, improves absorbency, and gives towels a professional, polished look.' NYP
