Terry cloth is one of the most widely used household linen items. It’s the kind of material that generally makes bathrobes, towels and towels that we use after the bath or shower, so it’s basically meant to dry. In fact, the terry cloth is called so precisely for its ability to absorb large amounts of water.
It is made using two warps and a weft: the first warp is called the bottom and constitutes the skeleton of the fabric, the second called effect or curlforms the ring surface. The warp bottom is worked at a greater tension than that of hedgehog, which coupled to the use of yarns (generally cotton) with soft twist gives the fabric the ability to retain a lot of water. Terry fabrics can be simple or double depending on whether the curls are present on a single face or on both sides of the fabric: the most used one is the second because of its greater ability to absorb water.
Born at the beginning of the twentieth century, over the decades the cotton sponge has evolved a lot both in terms of function and aesthetics, to become a real piece of furniture and an element of style. In the thirties its production grew exponentially and from the postwar period onwards it became the main fabric for the bathroom.
How to recognize a good sponge?
The characteristics of a good sponge are recognized by the maximum absorbency, softness and strength. For those looking for the best terry towel in absolute can not miss even a precious processing.
In order to choose the sponge, the fabricis evaluated according to the grammage: a greater grammage, in fact, indicates a higher quality of the product. The weight is the weight of the fabric, indicated in grams, per square meter. Excluding the most modern and lightweight micro-sponges, the grammage that attests to a good quality is from 350 grams upwards. Let’s find out, then, what are the major differences of the sponge per meter depending on the weight.
Light weight: 350-400 gr/mq
The fabric that presents this type of grammage is light and space-saving, useful and efficient for various types of travel, to always keep in a suitcase or in the gym bag, because it does not take up much space.
Average weight: 400-500 gr/mq
The average grammage is the most common for making bathrobes, towels and towels.
A terry fabric per meterwith this type of grammage has an excellent drying capacity and is soft and pleasant to contact with the skin.
High grammage: 500 gr/mq up
A weight that starts from 500 grams of sponge per meter is a sign of a high quality product.
It is a real cuddle for your skin and boasts absolutely the best ability to retain excess water.
How to recognize a quality towel?
To really enjoy the moments of relaxation, for example after a hot bath, you should be embraced by warm and fluffy towels, made of high-quality natural textile fibers.
In addition to the softness and absorbent power, it is essential that towels and bathrobes are resistant to washing, this is because these items must last over time. A mediocre towel, on the contrary, you feel it “scratching” on the skin and, when you wash it, it tends to become even more rigid and unpleasant to the touch, while the colors discolor easily.
Manifattura Foderami Cimmino guarantees sponge fabrics of the highest quality, designed for your daily well-being.
Terry towelling on Manifattura Foderami Cimmino
Let’s find out what are the best terry fabrics in the catalog of Manifattura Foderami Cimmino!
Sponge Poly RiccioBlock®
This terry cloth is made of 100% polyester and is only available in white color.
The knittable weave makes the sponge more resistant and elasticized, suitable also in the packaging of underwear and sports or swimwear, as well as being used for bath linen like all terry fabrics.
Sponge honeycomb Marta
It is a 100% cotton fabric, available in pastel shades (pink, white, light blue, cream) and is ideal for making high quality bath linen, such as towels and bathrobes, given its high absorbent power.
Sponge Extra
A very versatile 100% cotton sponge: it is widely used in the production of beach towels and fabrics for the summer, sportswear and underwear, fabrics for children. It is available in the following colours: white, light blue, light blue, yellow, cream, salmon, orange, blue and green.
Cotton Sponge
Another sponge 100% cotton ideal for the realization of bath textiles such as towels and bathrobes, sea fashion, sportswear, fabrics for children, but also accessories such as cuffs and sleeves.
In addition to the previously mentioned colors, this type of sponge is also available in black, red, dove, sand, pearl gray, coral.
Sponge Printed Dream
100% cotton sponge with a soft hand and available in different patterns. It is an OEKO-TEX9001 certified fabric, a standard that certifies its eco-compatibility and the absence of harmful substances, a guarantee for consumer protection. It is used for linen and accessories for children.
Monosponge Extra
Waterproof fabric composed of mixed yarns: cotton, polypropylene and polyester. It is the ideal fabric for the realization of mattress covers and hygienic sleepers.
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