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How much does terry cloth cost? As a wholesaler of terry cloth, this is one of our most-asked questions.
While we&#;d love to say &#;terry cloth costs X amount&#;, pricing terry cloth isn&#;t so black and white. Picking the right terry cloth is a personal decision, with factors such as personal budget and the project in question influencing what type of terry cloth you should purchase.
Ideally, the terry cloth you go with will have the optimal balance of quality, durability and affordability &#; essentially, the most value and most bang for your buck.
We know what you&#;re thinking: &#;Okay, well how much should I expect to spend?&#;
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For a little more context, here we&#;ve outlined a brief overview of terry cloth fabric price ranges for basic terry cloth, why certain types of terry cloth cost what they do and how these prices stack up against comparable fabrics.
How much does terry cloth cost?
The most basic form of terry cloth is usually a medium weight simple solid that&#;s available in a wide variety of colors. This entry-level terry cloth can be priced from $11/yard to $17/yard at retail.
That&#;s a significant price range and doesn&#;t nail down an exact number &#; but that&#;s a good thing. This gives you the option to purchase terry cloth at a wide range of prices and levels of quality.
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Below we unpack what affects terry cloth fabric prices to give you a better understanding of what to look for when buying terry cloth, yourself.
What affects terry cloth fabric prices?
This might sound obvious, but the fabric at the lower end of this price range won&#;t be the same quality as the fabric at the higher end. This allows sewists to find the right value-to-quality ratio that best fits their budget.
Here at Shannon Fabrics we offer terry cloth that fits in the mid- to upper-end of this price range (more on this below). We believe in ethical and transparent business practices, and this approach includes how we view our fabrics.
Our terry cloth is ethically made in Turkey with licensed and certified manufacturers who specialize in terry cloth. This means our terry cloth is not only softer than less-expensive options, but more durable and longer lasting.
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We have no shame saying how much we love our terry cloth, but here are a few details that provide a little more context on what influences terry cloth prices.
Terry cloth fiber content and structure
Put your thinking caps on, it&#;s about to get technical!
The price of terry cloth is highly influenced by the quality of the cotton fiber used to weave the fabric. The most common terry cloth is 100% cotton (what we use on a daily basis for shower towels and washcloths), but note terry cloth can also be infused with polyester. The polyester/cotton variety isn&#;t nearly as absorbent or soft, which decreases the price.
Most 100% cotton terry cloth is made from one of three types of yarn at three different levels of quality. Raw cotton first goes into the ginning process that separates cotton fibers from the seed, and is followed by the spinning process that turns the cotton fibers into yarn.
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Turkish combed yarn is the most expensive, top-of-the-line yarn used in terry cloth. Ring-spun carded yarn falls somewhere in the middle quality-wise, and open-ended yarn is the cheapest yarn made from leftover fibers and is often blended with other materials.
Before purchasing, be sure to check what kind of yarn the terry cloth in question is woven with.
Terry cloth fabric weight and width
Terry cloth is sold in ounces (by the yard), and if everything is consistent in terms of content, the heavier the fabric is, the higher its price will be. Terry cloth weights range from about 10 ounces for a more breathable fabric, all the way up to 21 ounces for a thicker, more highly absorbent fabric.
Even though the 21-ounce variety is heavier, it doesn&#;t mean it&#;s right for all sewing projects &#; and vice versa. Sometimes a 10-ounce is better if a project needs to be lighter, more breathable, or paired with other heavier fabrics.
Terry cloth cost also depends on fabric width. Typically, terry cloth can be bought by the yard at 43 to 44 inches wide, or 58 to 60 inches wide. Of course, the wider the fabric, the more expensive it will be.
Terry cloth finishing processes
Terry cloth types
There are three main types of terry cloth: terry cloth (towel terry), French terry and terry velour.
Terry cloth (towel terry) is most commonly used for bath towels, baby products and loungewear due to its durability, absorbent properties, and its two-sided woven design. French terry, like terry cloth, is woven, but is smooth and flat on one side and has the classic terry cloth feel on the other. Terry velour is flat on one side like French terry, but it&#;s much more luxurious and has a velvety look and feel.
Colors
All three varieties of terry cloth are available in virtually endless color options, as the cotton fibers are dyed to specific colorways. The plain, solid options are usually the least expensive no matter the manufacturer.
But like the yarn itself, not all manufacturers dye their cotton terry cloth the same way or with the same environmental standards.
For more terry cloth fabric wholesaleinformation, please contact us. We will provide professional answers.
We only work with documented and certificated Turkish terry cloth manufacturers who dye their material according to European (German) standards. Turkish terry cloth is dyed white, which is not only more expensive and labor intensive, but safer and creates a consistent pure white color.
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Other, less expensive terry cloth manufacturers bleach the fabric, often using dangerous chemicals that are not allowed in Turkish production. This method results in terry cloth that will look slightly yellow or greyish (not pure white) and is often untested and potentially unhealthy for babies, infants and children.
Volume
Just as if you&#;re buying granola or laundry detergent in bulk, the more terry cloth you buy, the more you&#;ll likely save.
Especially applicable for wholesalers and manufacturers, smaller (often custom) orders of terry cloth are more expensive than larger orders of common fast-selling varieties. Of course, availability plays a role in price, so backordered fabric is less likely to have a discount than fabric ready to ship.
While we can&#;t speak for everyone, many fabric shops or online retailers will offer a loyalty discount or a tiered discount depending on how many yards of terry cloth you purchase.
Origin country
We&#;ve mentioned origin country already in regard to terry cloth dyeing standards and terry cloth yarn, and how each of these affects overall price. Where the cotton is grown, the technology used, and the labor required to make terry cloth all contribute to the price as well.
Raw cotton
The higher the quality of cotton, the more expensive the terry cloth fabric will be. Raw cotton quality largely depends on where it&#;s grown, and the majority of terry cloth cotton comes from Turkey, Pakistan, India or China.
Out of the four countries listed above, Turkey is renowned for its cotton production. Cotton grows in the dry heat and areas with little rain, which makes Turkey the perfect place to both grow and manufacture cotton. These conditions lend to a longer staple yarn, which increases the quality and durability (and is better for weaving and production).
Technology
Just like you wouldn&#;t put low octane gasoline in a sports car, the top-of-the-line looms used to create terry cloth require high-quality yarn to operate smoothly. Our Turkish manufacturers use the latest technology in shuttleless looms (imported from Italy and Germany) that are both fast and automated.
This helps drops the cost while increasing quality, which gives a better value to our customers.
Labor
We won&#;t get too specific here, but labor prices vary depending on the country.
Due to labor laws and how advanced the technology is, it costs much more to employ workers per hour in Turkey than workers in Pakistan, India and China. This affects the price of the terry cloth, but also affects the quality of the terry cloth being produced.
Shannon Fabrics terry cloth prices
Terry cloth has become a staple for many sewists and quilters around the world, and for good reason &#; it&#;s soft, durable and highly versatile. It&#;s great for anything from simple bath towels and spa products, to baby burp cloths and baby bibs.
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As mentioned above, here at Shannon Fabrics we sell a wide variety of colors and weights of high-quality Turkish terry cloth that have been trusted by our customers for years. The ideal blend of quality and value, our prices range from $9/yard to $22/yard at retail depending on the weight, width and texture.
While it&#;s important to figure out how much you&#;re comfortable spending, it&#;s also important to learn the right techniques when working with terry cloth. No matter if you decide to purchase Shannon Fabrics terry cloth or not, we&#;ve compiled a free educational library of patterns, tutorials and videos to give you all the inspiration and guidance you need to make the most of this irresistible fabric.
Ready to get to work? Use our store locator to find terry cloth for your next sewing project near you, or give one of our friendly customer service associates a call at 866-624- to learn more about terry cloth or set up an account.
Terry or "terry cloth" is a special type of weave that makes bath towels softer and more absorbent. This article delivers an overview of the different styles of terry used in luxury bath towels, beach towels, bath mats, and robes.
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Terry Cloth: Popular, Luxurious, and Absorbent
If you're like most people, you probably don't devote much thought to the specific weave of your luxury bath towel. Of course, you want your towel to look beautiful, feel great, and perform well, but the details of how it's made may fly below your radar. However, if you crave towels and robes that are luxurious, soft to the touch, and super absorbent -- and who doesn't? -- you're probably a lover of terry cloth (even if you didn't know it).
At
Fine Linen and Bath, our
designer bath towel collections include terry towels from the finest luxury linen makers on Earth. We think it's worth taking time to explore how terry cloth is made and why it's so popular.
Terry Cloth: A Special Weave
The term &#;terry cloth&#; is almost synonymous with the word &#;towel,&#; but terry is actually a specific style of weaving. First introduced in the s, terry is made with uncut loops -- known as &#;pile&#; -- that stand up off the base, or ground, of the fabric. Most fabric is made weaving yarn in two directions: vertical (warp) and transverse horizontal (weft). Terry cloth is made using two warp beams: the ground warp, which helps form the base of the towel, and the pile warp, which creates the loops of thread. These loops stand off the base on both sides of the fabric to increase surface area, enhance absorbency, and maintain a soft feel.
What is Terry Cloth Made Of?
Traditional terry cloth is woven from cotton; however, it can also be made from silk, linen, polyester and other man-made fibers, or blends. (Fun fact: the very first terry weave was made from silk). Today, high-quality terry is typically made of cotton, because -- unlike other materials that weaken in water -- the absorbent fiber in cotton gets stronger when wet. In fact, cotton can absorb 20 to 30 times its own weight in water. The loop pile acts as a sponge while withstanding squeezing, pulling, rubbing, twisting and turning.
Thanks to its fantastic absorbency, cotton terry is a wonderful choice for towels, bath mats, bath robes, beach and pool towels. Terry towels can easily be dyed or printed, as well as decoratively embroidered. To help you navigate all the available options, Fine Linen and Bath is pleased to offer unlimited
free fabric swatches so you can examine color, weight, and feel prior to ordering your luxury towels, robes, or bath mats.
Popular Styles of Terry Cloth Fabric
As we mentioned above, terry cloth is distinguished by uncut loops that extend up off the woven base of the fabric. These loops add extra surface to make the terry fluffy and extra absorbent. But not all terry is the same; along with variations in quality (more on that later) there are several different popular styles of terry:
Long Loop Terry: Maximum Absorbency
As the name says, long loop terry fabric has extra-long loops, which make it super luxurious and absorbent. A
towel, bath mat, or bathrobe made of high quality long loop terry is a great investment and a top choice among our customers.
Picture of the long loop terry Graccioza Egoist towel
Terry Velour: Great for Bath and Beach
While regular terry features loops on both sides of the fabric, terry velour has loops on just one side. The other side is cut short to make a velvety soft, smooth surface. This indulgent weave is often used in a textured pattern for luxury bath towels, but is also a popular style for
luxury beach towels as well as bathrobes.
Picture of the terry velour Abyss Montana towel
French Terry Cloth: A Sporty Weave
French terry is a knit fabric, also with loops only on one side. This style is used primarily for sweatshirts, casual clothing, and other knit sportswear as opposed to bath linen. This style terry is also seen sometimes on Turkish or Hamam beach towels where one side is woven with the other having a very short loop terry for added absorbency.
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Matouk Amado Beach Towels
Picture of the french terry Matouk Amado beach towel
Low- and Zero-Twist Terry Towels: Fluffy and Light
&#;Low twist&#; and &#;zero twist&#; are two common terms you'll come across when shopping for luxury terry cloth bath linens. First let's talk about twist: in the spinning process, yarn is twisted to add strength and uniformity. A high twist yarn is very durable and substantial.
On the other hand, low- and zero-twist yarns are actually untwisted. These are made from long-staple cotton fibers, which are of the finest quality and inherently strong and durable. In other words, they don't require twisting for strength. Because they are twisted minimally or not at all much or at all, the fibers in these yarns have space between them and capture more air. This makes for a
luxury towel that is super soft while being more light and fluffy. A low- or zero-twist towel feels wonderful to the touch and requires less drying time after use or washing.
Choosing a low- or zero-twist terry towel is a matter of personal preference. Our towel experts are happy to offer recommendations and insight, but we strongly suggest
ordering swatch samples (or even purchasing washcloths or hand towels in a few styles) to get the specific &#;feel&#; and color you want before investing in a full set of luxury terry towels.
Picture of a low or zero twist terry towel
Microcotton or Microfiber Towels: Super Light and Non-Abrasive
This terry is very lightweight and absorbent. Sometimes used for lightweight travel or high end hotel towels, microcotton is a non-abrasive fabric best suited for cleaning towels such as those you'd use to buff a car.
Understanding GSM in Terry Towels
The term
GSM is often used while describing and differentiating terry cloth towels. Analogous to thread count for sheets, GSM is a measure of weight that means "grams per square meter" expressed as a number. GSM is aligned with a terry towel's quality, feel, and performance. In cotton bath towels the typical range is between 300 and 900 GSM -- with the higher GSM towels being heavier and more absorbent (as they contain more fabric).
However, GSM is only one variable and should not be considered in a vacuum. Heavier GSM towels may be soft and absorbent, but they can be challenging to wash and dry precisely because of their weight. The quality of fiber used, the weave, and the finishing also matter a great deal. A heavy GSM towel made from short-staple cotton that has been twisted will not be nearly as soft, fluffy, or absorbent as a lighter GSM towel made from extra-long-staple zero twist cotton. This is a particularly important distinction when you look at terry cloth towels from the big-box stores. These terry towels may advertise a high GSM, but the cotton and the workmanship are of low quality.
When purchasing a terry towel from Fine Linen and Bath, you can be certain that every brand we carry adheres to the strictest quality control through every phase of the manufacturing process, from sourcing only the finest quality cotton to weaving, finishing, and dyeing the towels. Again, this is why sampling the fabric is of the utmost importance.
How to Find Your Perfect Terry Towel
The towel experts at Fine Linen and Bath are available to discuss options for choosing your ideal terry cloth towel. You may find it helpful to consult our
towel size guide, which outlines common terry towel sizes, describes their popular uses, and provides other general background. It's essential to remember that, along with size, your criteria in evaluating towels should include weight; feel; color preferences; and price range. If you call us, we'll discuss your preferences; make personalized recommendations; and send some
complimentary swatch samples for your review. If you want to do more research, our includes many useful comparisons among various luxury towel brands such as
Abyss and
Graccioza, as well as features on the history and artistry of towel manufacturing such as this spotlight on the
Towels of Portugal.
How to Care for Your Terry Towels
Fortunately, terry cloth towels are very easy to care for and can easily be laundered in your machine at home. With proper care, terry towels should last and retain their beauty and performance for years.
- Use a laundry detergent specially made for fine linen. We recommend
Heritage Park All-Purpose Laundry Detergent. This is a pH-neutral formula that contains a
powerful blend of cleaning enzymes while being gentle on luxury fabric.
- Wash towels before using. Sort your towels before washing by both color and weight. Wash towels separately from clothes and don't overload your machine.
- Follow the care guidelines from your towel's manufacturer (learn more about reading care labels here). Use bleach sparingly, if allowed, and only on a white towels or towel set. (Chlorine bleach should NEVER be used on any kind of colored towel. Use non-chlorine bleach if recommended on label).
- Avoid fabric softener or any type of dryer sheet which can cause waxy build-up on towels. Dry towels using wool dryer balls instead.
- Hang wet towels to dry between use to minimize mold and odor.
Over time, even luxury towels can lose some of their softness and absorbency. This is usually due to the minerals in hard water. You can remove build-up and restore your towels to beauty and absorbency in two simple steps using baking soda and vinegar.
Learn more about restoring and reviving towels here.
Contact us to discuss your requirements of microfiber terry stripe cloth. Our experienced sales team can help you identify the options that best suit your needs.
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