ABSTRACT

The bath textiles segment in the US home textiles market has increased by 2.8% in sales to $3.7billion, 51% of which is towels at a value of $1.88 billion (Corral, 2005). In this study the terry towel is investigated from fiber content through the woven construction to dyeing and finishing. The technologies used in the delivery of a final product to market are explained. New trends and technological developments occurring in the towel market and production processes are explored. In addition to changes in style, new fibers, new yarns, and new fabrications are also a focal point in the world’s towel market (Leizens, 2001).

Terry towels are often very complex with yarns of different types and colors, in combination with various loop pile and flat structures. Towels are subject to changing fashions, and the market is constantly demanding new designs with improved fabric characteristics important to the consumer such as softness and absorbency. In satisfying these requirements, the content and structure of terry towels are critical decisions determining the resulting quality.

This review of the terry characteristics, specifications, production, and performance will be of interest to academicians and industry personnel as a basis for understanding the steps in producing a high quality woven terry fabric.

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Keywords: Terry weaving, towel

Courtesy: www.tx.ncsu.edu

The authors are from NCSU College of Textiles, North Carolina State University and Pamukkale University, Turkey.

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