A terry towel starts with a specification—not with a finished colour. Size, weight or GSM, fibre, yarn, pile construction, border, colour, stitching, customisation and packing are planned before weaving and processing.
1. Define the product specification
The buyer or product team defines finished dimensions, target weight or GSM, fibre blend, colour, border, performance expectations, quantity, packing and tolerance.
2. Select and prepare yarn
Terry construction normally uses ground, pile and weft systems. Yarn count, twist, combing and blend affect handle, strength, absorbency, lint and cost.
3. Weave the terry loops
A terry loom controls the relationship between the ground structure and projecting pile loops. Loom settings, tension and take-up influence loop formation and fabric stability.
4. Process, colour and finish
Depending on the production route, the towel is washed, bleached or dyed and finished to achieve the required shade and handle. Raaya avoids claiming every wet process is performed under one roof; production routes are specified and controlled according to the product.
5. Cut, hem and stitch
Fabric is cut to size, ends are hemmed and sides are secured. Stitch density, thread, label placement and dimensional allowance affect appearance and durability.
6. Customise, inspect and pack
Embroidery or branding is completed where required. Inspection checks dimensions, weight, shade, weaving faults, stitching, presentation and packing against the approved standard.
Frequently asked questions
Is GSM checked before or after finishing?
Commercial specifications should clearly define the test condition and tolerance. Processing and moisture can affect measured mass, so the agreed method matters.
Why can shade vary between batches?
Textile dyeing is batch sensitive. Substrate, water, recipe, machine conditions and finishing can create variation, so colour standards and lot planning are important.
Can one towel be copied exactly from a photograph?
A photograph is not a complete specification. A physical sample, dimensions, weight, fibre, yarn, colour standard, border, construction and test expectations are needed.
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