Woven terry
Also known as: Woven terrycloth
Classic terry produced on a terry loom — distinct from knitted or warp-knit terry.
Description
Woven terry specifically refers to the variant produced on shuttle or air-jet looms with a terry pile motion — as opposed to knitted or warp-knit terry (e.g. sweatshirt terry). The construction uses two warp beams: ground warp tight, pile warp loose. On every third or fourth pick the pile warp is released so the loops rise out of the plane.
Fabric weights: 380-700 g/m². Material is cotton ring yarn Ne 12-20, partly with plied pile warp for higher durability. The weave is called terry weave and requires dedicated terry looms from Dornier, Picanol or Toyota. Woven terry is the dominant construction for towels, bathrobes and cleaning cloths.
Advantages over knitted terry: better dimensional stability, less distortion, superior edge and border processing (integrated jacquard borders), longer life. Drawback: lower elasticity, hence unsuitable for close-fitting garments. Care: 60 °C, no fabric softener, medium-high tumble for optimal loop lift.
Properties
| Material base | Cotton ring yarn Ne 12-20 |
|---|---|
| Fabric weight (typ.) | 380-700 g/m² |
| Handle | Fluffy, dimensionally stable, absorbent |
| Application | Towels, bathrobes |
Related product categories
Sources & references
2- Dornier terry looms lindauerdornier.com https://www.lindauerdornier.com/
- OEKO-TEX OEKO-TEX Association https://www.oeko-tex.com/
