Dobby Borders: Why Do Towels Have These Distinct Lines?

Dobby Borders: Why Do Towels Have These Distinct Lines?

While it may seem like a simple design element, the 'dobby border' serves several important purposes. You might be surprised to learn that it not only enhances the towel’s appearance but also makes it stronger

A guy asked why bath towels have rough lines, and 91 million people had to know the answer

Software engineer Nate McGrady has attracted a lot of attention and stirred passionate debate on X because he dared to question a part of our everyday lives that most of us are so accustomed to, we hardly notice it. What’s the deal with the rough lines that interrupt the softness of a standard bathroom towel? Just about every towel has them, so there must be a reason, right?One would assume they serve a purpose because why else would manufacture…

People Are Just Realising What The Non-Fluffy Stripes On Towels Are For, And I Had No Clue

They even have a name.

So… What’s Up with the Weird Embroidery at the End of Towels? 🛁🤔

Ever tried folding a towel perfectly, only to be foiled by that annoying embroidered strip at the end?

Ever Wondered Why Towels Have Borders? The Internet Just Found Out

The internet has once again heating up with a debate over an everyday household item towel. A simple question posted on X by software engineer Nate McGrady has sparked widespread discussion: What is the purpose of the embroidered border at the end of a towel? Here is his X post: what is the purpose of this part of a towel? pic.twitter.com/q4UYACVMDP — Nate (@natemcgrady) March 13, 2025 Internet’s Theories McGrady’s viral post humorously suggest…