The flat, patterned lines near the ends of many towels are not just decoration. They are usually woven border bands, often called dobby borders, and they can tell you something about how the towel was made. This guide shows you how to read those lines without overvaluing them, then check the other details that matter for softness, absorbency, durability, and care.
Hands holding a towel while the flat woven border is highlighted.
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Find the flat woven border
Look a few inches in from each short end of the for
