Some assume they’re just decorative. Others think they’re there to help fold the towel evenly.
But those mysterious lines actually serve a purpose—and once you know what they mean, you’ll never look at a bath towel the same way again.
The Feature Almost Everyone Ignores
The strip found near the ends of many bath towels is known in the textile industry as a “dobby border.”
While it may look like a simple design element, manufacturers include it for several practical reasons.
In fact, without this section, many towels would wear out much faster.
Why Towels Have These Lines
One of the main reasons is durability.
Bath towels go through a lot during their lifetime. They’re soaked, wrung out, washed, dried, and folded hundreds of times.
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