Piping

Thin fabric cord sewn along edges for decorative finish. Premium detail. Often in contrasting colour.

Piping is a thin fabric-covered cord sewn along towel edges or borders as a decorative finishing detail.

Appearance

  • Thin raised line
  • Runs along edges or borders
  • Often contrasting colour
  • Creates definition

Purpose

Piping adds:

  • Visual definition
  • Premium appearance
  • Design detail
  • Edge finishing

Construction

Piping is made by:

  1. Wrapping fabric around thin cord
  2. Sewing into seam or edge
  3. Cord creates raised profile

Quality Indicator

Piping suggests:

  • Attention to detail
  • Higher manufacturing investment
  • Premium positioning

Well-executed piping lies flat and even. Poor piping bunches or puckers.

  • Contrast - Often used with piping
  • Border - May have piping
  • Hem - Where piping may be applied