The Real Purpose of That Part of a Towel

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The Real Purpose of That Part of a Towel

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Have you ever stepped out of the shower, grabbed your favorite fluffy towel, and wondered why it has a strange, flat strip near one end? While the rest of the towel feels soft and thick, that narrow section has a completely different texture. It almost looks like a separate piece of fabric sewn onto the towel.

That little detail is not a manufacturing mistake. It is called a dobby border, and it is a deliberate part of how many towels are

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