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Loops on loops that drink water for a living, then hang on your shoulders for towel duty.
means A thick, absorbent cotton fabric woven with uncut loops on one or both sides, used mainly for towels and robes.
from From French 'tiré,' meaning 'drawn out' or 'pulled' — describing how the loops are drawn up from the base weave during manufacturing. The fabric itself became widespread with industrial loom weaving in the 1800s, prized for how all those uncut loops multiply the surface area available to soak up water.
- origin
- French terry, uncut loops, dates to 1800s weaving tricks
- secret
- looped yarn multiplies surface area for serious absorption
- robe life
- same fabric, softer cousin, zero gym connotations
- fun twist
- french terry skips the loops, feels like a sweatshirt