a flat, smoother band that may have stripes, checks, or a subtle raised pattern. This band is commonly called a dobby border, and it is made differently from the looped terry body. Its job is partly decorative, but it also shows that the towel has more than one woven construction zone.
Tip:
Treat the border as a clue, not proof. A nice border can suggest better construction, but a towel still needs good loops, fiber, weight, and stitching.
Fingers checking whether a towel border is woven into the fabric.Check
