Twisted terry towelling: the perfect massaging effect!

Terry towelling is not all the same, because different qualities are distinguished depending on how it is made and processed. Quality does not mean that one type of terry towelling is better or worse than another – it simply refers to the properties of the fabric. These range from soft and fluffy to firm and substantial. Anyone who values a massaging effect from their terry products will find exactly what they are looking for in twisted terry towelling.

What makes twisted terry towelling special

Terry towelling is a looped fabric whose pile can be either long or relatively short, depending on the weave. However, this alone does not determine the type of terry towelling; the type and processing of the yarn are also important. In twisted terry towelling, the yarn is not merely lightly twisted (as is usually the case, for example, with walk terry towelling), but tightly twisted. The resulting twisted yarn makes the terry fabric harder, firmer and more substantial to the touch. After washing, towels or flannels therefore do not become cuddly soft, but remain comparatively firm. Fabric conditioner does not change this much either: twisted terry towelling is intended to be firm while still offering high absorbency.

What twisted terry towelling is suitable for

Twisted terry towelling is shorter and less fluffy than other types of terry towelling and is therefore especially in demand when patterns or structures are to be created during weaving. These are particularly visible with short loops, as the colour effect stands out more clearly.

Terry products made from twisted terry towelling have short, upright loops, allowing them to absorb a great deal of water while also drying quickly. Drying off with towels made from twisted terry towelling also creates a gentle massaging effect, which makes the material especially popular with people who appreciate this sensation.

Twisted terry towelling is also very stable and is therefore particularly suitable wherever hand towels and bath towels are subject to heavy use and frequent washing. This may, for example, apply to hotels – indeed, twisted terry towelling is sometimes even referred to as “hotel terry towelling” – but it is also an excellent choice for sauna towels.

How twisted terry towelling is made

Terry towelling does not consist only of one warp and one weft thread woven diagonally together, but uses two warp threads so that the loops are visible on both sides of the material.

In twisted terry towelling, the warp thread used is not a single thread, but a twisted yarn. In other words, two or more threads have been twisted together. This makes the terry towelling woven from it more stable and hard-wearing than other terry qualities.