Talk:Terrycloth

Anyone know the etymology of the "terry" part? --bodnotbod (talk) 12:58, 17 June 2008 (UTC)

The OED says that the origin is unknown. It also isn't clear if the word was originally a noun or an adjective. It says: "If adj., it may have been a corruption of F. tiré drawn." The earliest usage shown in the OED is 1784, as a noun. Shari (talk) 11:01, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

Are most towels mare call from terry?

Are most towels made from this terry cloth? -- Michael Janich (talk) 06:07, 29 December 2008 (UTC)

My instinct says yes, since I've never seen anything else, but I don't have any facts on the matter. - C A W (talk) 02:26, 6 April 2009 (UTC)

In the 1930's, 40's, maybe 50's (luxury) bath towels were cotton terry; hand towels and particularly kitchen towels were a heavy, loose, cotton flat weave with almost the same absorbtion properties, possibly waffle fabric. I believe these are still common in India. Only terrycloth towels are currently available in the U.S. 71.230.16.111 (talk) 04:14, 11 April 2025 (UTC)

Turkish towels?

Where in the US is that said? - C A W (talk) 02:26, 6 April 2009 (UTC)

cotton or other fiber?

Shouldn't it mention what fiber terrycloth is usually made from? I'm assuming terry refers to the loopiness, not the fiber content.KannD86 (talk) 23:26, 30 January 2011 (UTC)

Pleonasm?

"used in men's, women's and children's clothes" So.. clothes, basically?--86.52.114.102 (talk) 18:12, 15 August 2012 (UTC)

Images

Hello. The Italian entry seems to have a better (clearer) picture, plus an interesting technical diagram. You may want to integrate it here. Thanks. 110.67.148.4 (talk) 03:09, 23 June 2013 (UTC)

History

When was terry cloth invented? Was it possible to make it before the advent of industrial machinery? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.224.90.64 (talk) 18:52, 1 June 2014 (UTC)