Terry cloth is a soft and absorbent fabric commonly used for towels and bathrobes. It can be made from cotton, bamboo, or linen, and is produced through weaving or knitting. Terry cloth can be purchased by the yard for custom items, but care must be taken to prevent tearing and fraying.
Terry is a type of pile fabric that is famous for its softness and high absorbency. It is often used for towels and bathrobes and can be used to make athletic warm-ups and other accessories. Many department stores sell items made from terry cloth, and it is also possible to purchase this fabric by the yard for the purpose of making towels, bathrobes and other custom items. Many sewing suppliers carry terry cloth and it can also be ordered online or directly from the manufacturers.
This fabric can be produced through weaving or knitting, with the weave common for commercially produced terry. In both cases, the fabric features thick uncut loops that form a soft pile on one or both sides of the fabric. Loops increase the absorbency of the fabric by making more surface area available, and also tend to make the fabric heavier, as more thread is needed to make the material.
Cotton is a material of choice for toweling, as it is highly absorbent and easy to work with. It is also possible to use bamboo or linen, along with man-made fibers designed for absorption. The level of softness will be determined by the fiber used and the color can be easily adjusted with dyes. Terry can also be fashioned by printing or using multi-colored threads, and can also be decoratively embroidered.
Industrially, terry is made on a dobby loom, a specialized loom that allows for greater control over the tension of the threads. People can also knit or weave it by hand, using different techniques, although making handmade terrycloth is time consuming. Industrial production methods have been in use since the mid-1800s, when this specialized fabric began to achieve widespread popularity.
One of the big problems with terry cloth is that if the loops catch on something and tear, they can tear a whole line of loops with them, making the fabric thin and structurally unstable. The fabric can also become frayed with torn ends if not cared for properly. The belt loops are also subject to uneven wear, which can make the fabric stiff or frayed in some places and perfectly soft in others. It’s a good idea to rotate toweling products regularly so they don’t experience prolonged heavy use, as well as follow the care instructions on the labels to ensure the fabric stays in good condition.
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