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Terry Cloth Fabric - Absorbent Loop Weave | Fabric Guide

Terry cloth (often incorrectly called toweling) is a textile fabric that gets a characteristic enlarged surface through additional loop threads. While true terry is a special weave with loops on both sides, conventional terrycloth is usually a smoother effect-yarn fabric. It is characterized mainly by its high absorbency and pleasantly fluffy feel.

Properties of Terry Cloth

  • High absorbency: The loops enlarge the surface and absorb a lot of moisture
  • Heat-retaining: The volume effectively insulates body heat
  • Skin-friendly: Usually made of cotton, soft and breathable
  • Durable: The fabric is very robust and long-lasting
  • Massage effect: The loop structure has a gently stimulating effect on the skin

Uses for Terry Cloth

Towels: The classic for bathroom and kitchen
Bathrobes: Ideal for sauna and wellness
Washcloths: Gentle cleansing textiles for the face
Bibs: Absorbent everyday helpers for babies and toddlers
Beach towels: Robust mats for sand and water

Care Instructions

1 Wash temperature: Usually washable at 60 degrees to kill germs
2 Use dryer: The fabric becomes especially soft and fluffy in the tumble dryer
3 No fabric softener: Coats the fibers like a film and reduces absorbency
4 Fill drum properly: To avoid pulled threads from friction against the drum

Sewing Tips for Terry Cloth

Pre-wash: Fabric shrinks significantly on first wash (up to 10 percent)

Dust management: Cut edges shed heavily, keep a vacuum ready when cutting

Walking foot: Makes sewing the thick, voluminous fabric layers easier without shifting

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