Hanging loop is a fabric loop sewn onto a towel, allowing it to hang on hooks, pegs, or rails.
Benefits
- Hang on hooks (not just rails)
- Easier drying (spreads weight)
- Convenient in small spaces
- Essential for travel towels
- Keeps towel off floor/counter
Common Placement
- Centre of one long edge (most common)
- Corner
- Both ends (some travel towels)
Materials
- Matching fabric
- Ribbon
- Webbing
- Elastic loops (some travel towels)
When It Matters Most
Hanging loops are especially useful for:
- Gym towels (locker room hooks)
- Travel towels (various hanging points)
- Kitchen towels (hook storage)
- Small bathrooms (hook space)
Standard bath towels may omit loops since they're typically draped on rails.
Related Terms
- Travel towels - Often include loops
- Gym towels - Loop is useful