Have you ever noticed how most towels come with decorative borders? We found out that these details are more than just ...

Known as a "dobby border," the woven strip of a towel is not just decorative — it also has useful functions, according to ...

Ever wondered why traditional towels feature a woven strip along the bottom? Well, it turns out they actually have a purpose ...

A man has been shocked after fierce debate online over what the purpose of embroidering and borders on a towel are for.

For days now the internet has weighed in on this one question: What are the embroidered stripes on towels for? Software engineer Nate McGrady posted the question on X, formerly Twitter, on March ...

People have been left stunned after just realising what the textured area on a bath towel is actually for - as some thought ...

Most of us are happy never knowing the answers, instead just considering them as facts of life. The lines on towels was just ...

“I’m convinced that it only exists to shrink and make it impossible to fold the towel nicely ... the design on both ends of the towel is “more than just decorative.” ...

Towels on shelves of a department store ... prevents fraying, adds a decorative touch, and helps with folding. It’s also less absorbent due to its tighter weave, one person said.

“I’m convinced that it only exists to shrink and make it impossible to fold the towel nicely ... the design on both ends of the towel is “more than just decorative”.

“Fold the top end so that both ‘sewn ... It maintains structure and prevents curling. It’s also decorative,” another one explained. Towel wholesaler Towel Hub gave a detailed explanation ...