Many people use bath towels every day without giving a second thought to their design. Yet one small detail appears on countless towels around the world: the flat woven strip or line that runs near the ends of the fabric. For years, people have assumed these lines were simply decorative. However, textile experts say they actually play a much bigger role than most people realize. The feature is commonly known as a dobby border, and it helps improve both the durability and performance of a towel.
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