Terry towelling
What terry towelling is, how it behaves, how to care for it, and which of our products use it.
Terry is a cotton fabric with loops on one or both sides that make it highly absorbent. We use it for the absorbent backing of bibs and burp cloths, and for soft blankets. We manufacture terry products to order, including blanks for embroidery.
| Structure | Looped pile, one or both sides |
|---|---|
| Feel | Soft, absorbent |
| Main specification | GSM (weight per m²) |
| Typical uses | Bib and burp-cloth backing, blankets |
The loops in terry towelling hold water, which is why it is used wherever a textile needs to catch spills. The weight per square metre (GSM) is the main specification: heavier terry is plusher and more absorbent.
Terry embroiders well, which makes terry bibs and blankets popular personalised gifts and embroidery blanks.
Care
- Wash warm
- Avoid fabric softener, which reduces absorbency
Ordering a product in terry towelling
What to tell us in your brief so we can quote and sample it.
Send a brief- The weight in GSM: heavier terry is plusher and more absorbent
- Loops on one side or both
- The finished size and any hood or trim
- Embroidery or a blank ready for your own embroidery
Product ideas in terry towelling
Starting points from our manufacturing categories. Each is made to your specification.
- Contoured terry-backed burp clothShaped shoulder fit; absorbent reverse. Feeding and changing
- Terry-backed drool bibSmooth face; absorbent backing. Feeding and changing
- Bulk-use nursery bib packDurable terry; simple size identification. Daycare and institutional
Terry towelling: questions
What buyers ask about terry towelling products.
What GSM should terry be?
It depends on the feel and price point you want: heavier terry is plusher and more absorbent. Tell us the reference you like and we suggest a weight during sampling.
Can terry products be supplied blank for embroidery?
Yes. Terry bibs and blankets are popular embroidery blanks, supplied unbranded or with your label.
How should terry be cared for?
Wash warm and avoid fabric softener, which reduces absorbency.
Made to order in terry towelling
Product categories we can make in terry towelling to your specification.
Tell us what you want to make.
Send a selection from our collection or a brief for something new. We reply with options, minimums and a quotation.