Striped

By The Real Towel Editorial Team ·

Quick answer

Towels with horizontal or vertical stripes. Usually yarn-dyed for durability. Classic, timeless design.

Striped towels feature parallel lines of contrasting colours - a classic, versatile design that works in most bathrooms.

Types

Cabana stripe: Wide, bold stripes (beach classic)

Pinstripe: Thin, subtle stripes

Multi-stripe: Multiple colours

Bordered stripe: Stripes at edges only

Production

Quality striped towels are yarn-dyed: - Different coloured yarns woven together - Stripes are part of fabric structure - Won't fade unevenly

Advantages

  • Timeless design
  • Hides wear/stains
  • Visual interest
  • Easy to coordinate
  • Identifies towels (family use)

Stripe Direction

Vertical: Runs head to toe when hung. Traditional.

Horizontal: Runs side to side. Less common.

Direction is relative to how towel hangs on rail.

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