Towels and terry fabric use different yarns for the pile and the ground. The right choices give soft, absorbent, durable towels.
Pile yarn
The pile (the soft loops) is usually soft, absorbent cotton — often open-end or ring-spun in medium counts — chosen for bulk, softness and water absorption.
Ground yarn
The ground (base weave) needs strength to anchor the pile, so it is typically a stronger, sometimes plied (doubled) yarn.
What affects towel quality
- Absorbency — soft, bulky cotton pile absorbs best.
- Durability — a strong ground yarn keeps loops in place.
- GSM — higher GSM means a denser, more luxurious towel.
What to specify
Share pile and ground counts, spinning method, and target GSM.
Sourcing
AA Enterprises supplies pile and ground cotton yarn for towels and terry. Request a quote.