A terry towel is a type of fabric towel made using terry cloth, which is characterized by its large number of uncut loops on both sides of the fabric. These loops are excellent at absorbing water, making terry towels ideal for drying purposes.
Key Characteristics
Feature | Details |
Material | Typically 100% cotton (can also be blended with bamboo, polyester, etc.) |
Weave | Loop pile on one or both sides (most commonly both sides) |
Absorbency | High, due to looped pile surface area |
Weight | Measured in GSM (grams per square meter); common range: 300–800 GSM |
Softness | Generally soft and comfortable to touch |
Durability | High; withstands multiple washes |
🛁 Common Uses: Bath towels, Hand towels ,Face towels, Beach towels, Kitchen towels, Hotel and spa towels, Baby towels and bathrobes
🏭 Manufacturing Process
- Yarn Preparation – Cotton fibers are spun into yarn.
- Weaving – Terry towels are woven using special looms to create looped pile fabric.
- Dyeing & Finishing – Towels are dyed, softened, and sometimes treated for shrinkage control.
- Cutting & Hemming – The fabric is cut into different sizes and the edges are hemmed.
- Quality Control – Towels are checked for absorbency, strength, and color fastness.
📊 Towel GSM & Quality
GSM (Grams/Sq. Meter) | Quality Use Case |
300–400 GSM Light & Quick-Dry | Gym, Travel, Kitchen Towels |
400–600 GSM Medium | Bath Towels, Hand Towels |
600–800+ GSM Premium | Luxury Bath & Spa Towels |
🌿 Eco-Friendly Options
Organic cotton terry towels
HS Code for Terry Towels: 6302.60 (For cotton terry towels)
QUICK ABSORBENT: Designed to be extra absorbent and fast drying, our silky smooth Cotton towels will be your favourite after a warm bath or shower. In fact, they are known for absorbing up to 3-4 times as much water as regular cotton towels due to its internal hollow fiber structure. Excellent water and sweat absorption.
ODOUR FREE: Odour control through natural anti-bacterial property.
EXTRA SOFT : Quality fiber is known for its softness. Cotton blended, making these towels the ultimate in softness, luxury and warmth. Regency towels are 2-3 times softer than cotton towels.
PERFECT SIZE FOR BOTH: Bath Towel measure 150 x 75 cm. The 525 GSM towels of weight and double ply construction combined with a continuous double lock stitch make them thicker and stronger than other towels. Size of the hand towel very apt for gym sessions, trekking, table tennis, golf and various other sports. The Bath towel can always be carried for a swim or a tennis match quite easily.
SKIN PROTECTION: 100% Cotton adds natural antimicrobial qualities; making our towels hygienically superior for sensitive skin and allergies. Because of these properties, they resist fungus, even in humid environments. Hygienically ideal, our towels are skillfully crafted for daily use.