At home: You don’t need to follow this rule. But if you want your bathroom to look like a luxury hotel, hang your towels with the band at the bottom.
The “Huck” or “Terry” Weave: A Quick Textile Lesson
Before we dive deeper into the color codes, let’s talk about what you’re actually looking at.
Most bath towels use one of two weave types:
WEAVE TYPE
WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE
BEST FOR
Terry cloth
Loopy, plush texture on both sides
Maximum absorbency; classic bath towels
Huck (or honeycomb)
Flat, textured weave with a geometric pattern
Glass towels, hand towels, lighter weight
The decorative bands you see are typically woven using a different technique than the main body of the towel—often a smoother, tighter weave called a “dobby border” or “jacquard band.”
This contrast creates:
Visual interest
Structural reinforcement at the edges
A designated “top” and “bottom” for proper hanging
