terry cloth

Absorbent bath textile

Terry cloth is a fabric woven with uncut loops that create a soft, absorbent pile.

The loops trap moisture, making it the standard material for towels, bathrobes, and washcloths.

Terry cloth also appears in sportswear like sweatbands and athletic socks: She wrapped herself in a terry cloth robe after the shower.

bathing

towel

Absorbent fabric for drying

drying · spa · bathroom · poolside · beach towel · bath mat · hand towel · loofah · sauna · steam room

texture

looped

Formed into rings

  • pileAccumulated mass of objects
  • nubbyRough with raised bumps
  • fuzzySoft and unclear

tufted · woven · soft · plush · thick · absorbent · spongy · ribbed · knitted · dense

comfort

cozy

Warm and snug

  • softYielding to touch
  • warmModerately heated, or friendly
  • plushThick-pile soft fabric

snug · gentle · absorbent · breathable · lightweight · soothing · pampering · luxurious · relaxing · comforting

apparel

bathrobe

Lounging garment for home

wristband · headband · bib · diaper · cover-up · hoodie · tracksuit · golf towel

fabric

cotton

Plant fiber for textiles

  • weaveInterlace strands into fabric
  • loomFabric-making frame
  • yarnTwisted strand for crafts

textile · fiber · thread · polyester · blend · knit · mill · warp · weft · manufacturing

Categories
Opposites
texture

terry clothsatin

Glossy-surfaced woven cloth

silk · sateen · charmeuse · chintz · taffeta

absorbency

terry clothoilcloth

Waterproofed woven textile

waxed cotton · Gore-Tex · vinyl · vinyl fabric · nylon

Family

terrycloth

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G