All about terry

It is not easy today to imagine various hygiene procedures, taking a shower or a classic trip to a bath or sauna without a warm towel, especially since a cozy terry cloth has long been included in the life of almost every modern man in the street. Both adults and children love it very much, give it to relatives on all sorts of holidays, and all the numerous attempts to replace it with artificial analogs have ended in failure.

Terry cloth (and most often it is called simply "terry") - this is a natural type fabric with a fleecy surface made of loops of warp threads. If you give a small description of this fabric, then it is worth noting that outwardly it is very similar to velor or velvet, and upon closer inspection it is clear that the entire surface of the terry cloth consists of adjacent loops.

As part of this looped fabric, you can find cotton, linen, less often bamboo fibers. Terry products are often made on the basis of 100% cotton. It is particularly soft, gentle to the touch, and has the ability to completely absorb water. Linen terry cloth also has excellent quality characteristics. It will differ from cotton only in the thinner diameter of the thread used. Terry is also produced from bamboo. Products made from bamboo fibers look very impressive, have a special recognizable shine and amazing tenderness.

There are several versions of the origin of terry. Some researchers consider India to be the birthplace of the material.Others believe that she first appeared in Turkish workshops. Many put forward a version that the homeland of cotton is automatically the possible homeland of terry, since it was from cotton fibers that this looped fabric began to be made. The familiar look of products made of fluffy terry was adopted already in the 18th-19th centuries, when the first textile enterprises for the production of cotton linen began to be built. The first fabric similar to modern terry appeared in France in 1841. It was handcrafted from silk.

The main advantages of looped fabric.

• Excellent massage effect. Rubbing your body with a looped towel or mitten can stimulate your own circulation, which is extremely beneficial for toning your body.
• It is able to quickly absorb existing moisture. Using a terry towel, you can quickly dry yourself off after showering or bathing, as well as after swimming. By wrapping a towel around your head, you can quickly dry wet hair.
• Provides free air circulation. Products made from terry, despite their density, will not prevent the skin from breathing freely, will not provoke increased sweating.
• Hypoallergenic composition. Natural fabric will not cause irritation even on the most delicate baby skin.
• Thermal protection properties. Stockings, socks and a variety of terry clothes will be warmer.
• Resistant to deformation. Mahra will not shrink, will not deform, will not fade, will be able to withstand many washings while maintaining a presentable appearance.
• Mahra will be beautifully combined with different decor elements.

There are not many disadvantages to the fabric.

• The surface of the fabric is very often covered with puffs - its loops can easily catch on to various objects.
• Increased hygroscopicity - leads to significant water consumption during washing, in addition, the products dry for a long time.
• Excellent heat-shielding qualities make terry bedding completely unsuitable for use in summer.
• The natural type of terry is very wrinkled, and it will not work to iron it in the usual way, because the product will immediately lose its fluffiness, lose its soft component and will no longer be able to quickly absorb moisture.

In stores, you can find several subspecies of the popular looped fabric.

1. Brushed - a rather soft and very warm knitted fabric with a beautiful fleece from the inside out.
2. Looped is a fabric with solid loops, not cut, will be distinguished by increased density and special softness, and if you add bamboo fiber, the fabric will also acquire antiseptic properties.
3. Torn is a very soft fabric with an elongated pile, it contains polyester threads, therefore the material is resistant to external influences.
4. Terry with a membrane is a waterproof combined type fabric that has a cotton pile base on the front side, and a waterproof polyurethane membrane on the other side. Mahra of this type does not require ironing.
5. Double-sided woven fabric - slightly thicker, has loops on both sides.
6. Fleece-makhra is a type of fleece with cropped loops. The composition contains both cotton fibers and polyester threads. The fabric will keep warm well and is considered breathable.
7. Jacquard is a beautiful fabric with a pattern that is specially woven into the basis of the fabric.
8. Cloth with a shorn type of pile (it is also called "shorn terry"). It is often used to create children's clothing.

Today, terry cloth is produced in many countries of the world - in Turkey and China, in Europe, Russia and Belarus, in Ukraine. Here are the names of some of the most recognizable manufacturers.

1. The DBT TURKEY company offers high-quality terry fabrics, microfiber velor, cotton bamboo terry, microcotton. The main features of the manufacturer are considered worthy quality, low price, consumer support, therefore, all products have a quality guarantee.
2. Private firm "Avaton" is a Ukrainian company. The main activity of this company is the production of products from terry, these are towels and sheets, warm blankets and bed linen, terry fabrics.
3. The production of terry is widespread in Russia as well - many companies offer environmentally friendly products made from pure cotton using high-quality dyes. Terry robes, sheets and blankets, bed linen and towels are sewn at the factory.

Let's figure out how to choose the right terry cloth or terry products.

• Pay attention to the components of the textile product used - it must contain at least 80% of fibers of natural origin (cotton, linen, bamboo). The best option is to purchase a product made from 100% natural raw materials.
• The pile should be spaced as evenly as possible, except in cases where different lengths are associated with the applied pattern. And also the fibers of the product should not remain on the hands after use - this is extremely important for the towels that are used in the kitchen.
• It is worth stopping your choice on the products of trusted manufacturers; when buying, you can ask the seller to show you documents confirming the quality of the products, certificates of conformity.
• A linen / bamboo blend fabric will be softer and fluffier, and its cost may be low.

Terry towels are available in all kinds of sizes, which primarily depend on their purpose. These can be bath towels, hand and foot wipes, all kinds of kitchen products. The fabric for towels is chosen both one-sided and two-sided, which guarantees the best moisture absorption. Colors and designs on products may vary.

Dressing gowns with embroidery are sewn most often from warm double-sided or torn terry. Such products come out very light, they will be worn for quite a long time and mostly without deformations.

The advantages of such linen: it is durable, as pleasant as possible, and has a pronounced massage effect. It is made of looped fabric with a double-sided or one-sided effect.

Terry is used to make special mattresses and pillows of different sizes, as well as high-quality orthopedic insoles. They are anti-allergenic, keep warm and allow the skin to breathe calmly.

All kinds of children's clothing in the form of suits, hats, as well as socks, pajamas and other everyday items are made of 100% cotton fabric. In addition, warm bedding for the crib is sewn for babies.

Various napkins or rags for cleaning purposes are produced from this fabric. These devices have excellent absorbent characteristics. They are made from synthetics.

Such a cloth can be washed in a machine or by hand. Do not wash the terry cloth together with those products that have fittings that can accidentally catch the pile loops. To save the terry cloth from possible deformations, you can put it in a special bag before washing.

When washing, it is better to use a liquid detergent, since the powder is difficult to rinse out of a loose fabric. The recommended temperature for washing is 60 degrees. You will need a fair amount of water at all stages of the wash. It will also be necessary to additionally rinse the product.

If the washing procedure is carried out manually, the terry cloth must be carefully wrung out, in no case twisted, but dried in a straightened state and with the pile up.