Most bath towels use one of two weave types:
WEAVE TYPE
WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE
BEST FOR
Terry cloth
Loopy, plush texture on both sides
Maximum absorbency; classic bath towels
Huck (or honeycomb)
Flat, textured weave with a geometric pattern
Glass towels, hand towels, lighter weight
The decorative bands you see are typically woven using a different technique than the main body of the towel—often a smoother, tighter weave called a “dobby border” or “jacquard band.”
