TERRYCLOTH

Terrycloth

Terrycloth, terry cloth, terry towelling, terry, or simply towelling is a fabric with loops that can absorb large amounts of water. It can be manufactured by weaving or knitting. Towelling is woven on special looms that have two beams of longitudinal warp through which the filler or weft is fired laterally. The first industrial production of terrycloth towels was by the English manufacturer Christy.

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terry cloth

Noun

  1. An absorbent cotton fabric typically used for towels and bathrobes; toweling.


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terrycloth

Noun

  1. An absorbent cotton fabric typically used for towels and bathrobes; toweling.


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