That line of non-fluffy fabric about a quarter of the way from the edge of your bath towels has an odd name but also a rather important function.

Make that several rather important functions.

What Is The Name Of The Line On Bath Towels?

It's not just a decorative element of your bath towels. That textured line that is noticeably less fluffy is called a "dobby border." dobby border on bath towel Canva loading...

"The dobby border is that smooth, often decorative strip that goes along the edge of a towel," Homemaking.com says. "Whereas the rest of the towl is made from soft, looped cotton (aka terry cloth). this part is wven differently resulting in a flatter, tighter texture."

Depending on the brand of towel, you may see some sort of intricate design as part of the dobby border.

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