Why Are There Lines on Towels?
Feb 7th 2026
If you have ever spent an afternoon folding laundry for a busy salon, gym, or boutique hotel, you have probably found yourself staring at those horizontal bands near the ends of your linens. You might have wondered if they are just there to make the towel look a little less plain or if they serve a deeper structural purpose. As someone who has spent years helping business owners select the right inventory for their brand, I can tell you that those lines are far more than a simple design choice.