Piping

Quick answer

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