Last March 14, 2025, nag-post si Nate McGrady ng tanong sa social media platform na X.
Ang kanyang naging katanungan ay tungkol sa embroidered stripes sa mga tuwalya o towels.
Tweet ni Nate: “What is the purpose of this part of a towel?
“I’m convinced that it only exists to shrink and make it impossible to fold the towel nicely, causing you to buy another towel.”
Ang tweet ay may kalakip na photo ng grey towel.
Minarkahan niya iyon ng red at nilagyan ng arrow para tukuyin ang dalawang linyang nakadisenyo sa tuwalya.
Isang software engineer si Nate.
Mayroon siyang 32,000 followers sa X.
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X USERS OFFER ANSWERS ON WHY TOWELS HAVE EMBROIDERED STRIPES
Ang tweet ni Nate ay nag-viral agad.
Nakakuha iyon ng 92.2 million views, 14.9K replies, 18K repost, 41K bookmarks, at 451K reactions.
Ilan sa mga nag-reply kay Nate, seryosong sinagot ang kanyang tanong.
May ilan din namang pabiro ang naging reply.
Joke ng isa, “That is the face/butt delineation line.”
Paliwanag nito, kailangang magkaibang bahagi ng tuwalya ang gagamitin sa pagpapatuyo sa dalawang nabanggit na body parts pagkatapos maligo.
Sambit ng isa pa, “Racing stripes. It makes them dry faster.”
Ang paniniwala ng isang babaeng nagkomento, ang purpose ng dalawang linya sa tuwalya ay, “To make me feel grateful for the other side of the towel that actually dries your hands all the way.”
Tinukoy naman ng isa pang X user na may kinalaman ito sa laundry.
Anito: “Clothesline, clothespin holds better.
“Fold the top end so that both ‘sewn’ strips lie on top of each other when you hang it on the washing line.
“The clothespin holds better this way and doesn’t flip off so quickly in the wind.”
May mga mas seryoso ang naging sagot, at sinabing ang embroidered stripes on towels ay tinatawag na “dobby border.”
Paliwanag ng mga ito: “The ‘dobby border’ reinforces the fabric, prevents fraying, adds a decorative touch, and helps with folding.
“It’s also less absorbent due to its tighter weave.
“It maintains structure and prevents curling. It’s also decorative.”
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TOWEL WHOLESALER GIVES DETAILED INFO ON EMBROIDERED STRIPES ON TOWELS
Pinatotohanan ng towel wholesaler na Towel Hub ang naging komento ng mga X users na nagsasabing ang embroidered stripes sa towel ay tinatawag ngang dobby border—at anu-ano ang purpose nito.
Sa isang post sa official website ng towel wholesaler na may petsang March 11, 2025, nagbigay ito ng detalyadong paliwanag.
“Known as a dobby border, this woven strip helps prevent fraying, improves absorbency, and gives towels a professional, polished look.
“The woven strip at both ends acts as reinforcement, securing the fabric’s edges and preventing them from unraveling.”
Dagdag pa ng towel wholesaler, “This small but crucial feature ensures that towels remain intact, even after dozens of washes, making them a reliable choice for both businesses and home use.”
Paliwanag pa nito, importanteng ang bibili ng tuwalya ay marunong tumingin kung maganda ang kalidad nito batay sa dobby border.
“Especially when buying in bulk for hotels, spas, gyms, or pools.
“A high-quality dobby border ensures towels retain their shape and effectiveness even after repeated washing and use.”
Bottomline ayon sa towel wholesaler, kung wala ang border, ang tuwalya ay madaling masira makalipas lang ang ilang beses na paggamit.
Kung tulad ni Nate ay naging curious din kayo sa embroidered stripes sa towels, alam na natin ngayon kung para saan ito.
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