A man has been shocked after fierce debate online over what the purpose of embroidering and borders on a towel are for.

The dobby border also helps the towel hold its shape when it’s washed multiple times. Plus, it’s there for decorative ...

For days now the internet has weighed in on this one question: What are the embroidered stripes on towels for? Software ...

Some people think that the area below the line on a towel is used for wiping your behind, but here's the real reason ...

Ever noticed the horizontal lines at the edge of a towel? While they may seem purely decorative, these lines - known as dobby borders - play a crucial role in enhancing the towel’s durability, shape, ...

It all began when Nate McGrady took to X to ask a simple yet intriguing question: What is the purpose of the embroidered ...

While the internet’s wild theories made for an entertaining debate, the dobby border turns out to be a practical design ...

People have been left stunned after just realising what the textured area on a bath towel is actually for - as some thought ...

The woven strip on the sides of towels has been the subject of debate on social media recently, with people discussing what ...

“It’s called ‘The dobby border,’ and it reinforces the fabric, prevents fraying, adds a decorative touch, and helps with folding. It’s also less absorbent due to its tighter ...