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Glossary

What is Dobby border?

A flat, pile-free woven border at a towel's edge, produced on a dobby attachment that weaves small geometric or striped patterns, used for the hem area where a looped pile would fray or catch.

This term in other languages

Arabicحافة الدوبي
FrenchBordure dobby
TurkishDobi bordürü

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Terry- and towel-specific quality faults and how to inspect for them

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