towelling

Soft drying fabric

Towelling is thick, absorbent fabric with a looped pile, used for towels, bathrobes, and similar items meant to soak up water: a towelling robe, towelling fabric by the yard.

The spelling is British; Americans write toweling.

As a verb form, towelling means drying with a towel: She was towelling off after her swim.

bath

bathrobe

Lounging garment for home

wrap · turban · spa · bathroom · hook · rail · heated · monogram · flannel · pool

garments

robe

Long loose outer garment

housecoat · coverup · headband · wristband · bib · nappy · diaper · caftan · yukata · peignoir

material

terry

Looped absorbent cloth

weave · loop · pile · absorbent · plush · softness · fibers · yarn · woven · texture

drying

absorbent

Able to soak up

  • wickingLiquid drawn through fibers
  • soakSaturate with liquid
  • rubApply friction manually

moisture · damp · wet · drip · blot · air-dry · wring · saturate · thirsty · mop

comfort

cozy

Warm and snug

plush · fluffy · wrap · cuddle · luxurious · pampering · soothing · gentle · hooded · snuggle

Opposites
fabric texture and finish

towellingsilk

Fine woven insect fiber

satin · velvet · chiffon · organza · taffeta

absorbency function

towellingsilk

Fine woven insect fiber

satin · oilcloth · waxed cotton · vinyl · leather

Family

towel, towels, toweling, toweled, beach towel, dishtowel, hand towel, towelled, paper towel

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