Frottee

Terry towelling is the classic towel fabric: many small loops stand on the surface, take up water and make the fabric particularly absorbent. It is used for towels, bathrobes, bibs, flannels and changing mats.

  • Highly absorbent
  • Soft
  • For bathroom and baby
Terry Cloth
Frottee in Mint, Meterware im Detail
Frottee Mint
Frottee in Mint, 152 cm wide, 350 g/m², 90 % cotton plus 10 % polyester. Its handle stays soft, full. Sold by metre, cut to whatever your project takes. Washable at 30 degrees.
12,90 EUR
12,90 EUR per meters
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
meters:
 
Frottee in Lindgrün, Meterware im Detail
Frottee Lime Green
Frottee in Lime Green, 152 cm wide, 350 g/m², 90 % cotton plus 10 % polyester. Its handle stays soft, full. Sold by metre, cut to whatever your project takes. Washable at 30 degrees.
12,90 EUR
12,90 EUR per meters
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
meters:
 
Frottee in Schwarz, Meterware im Detail
Terry in Black
Terry in Black, 152 cm wide and 350 g/m², made from 90 % cotton and 10 % polyester. Sold by the metre. Wash once before cutting. Suitable for clothing and home textiles.
12,90 EUR
12,90 EUR per meters
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
meters:
 
Frottee in Dunkelgrau, Meterware im Detail
Terry in Dark Grey
This terry in Dark Grey measures 152 cm across and weighs 350 g/m²; its composition reads 90 % cotton and 10 % polyester. Available by the metre.
12,90 EUR
12,90 EUR per meters
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
meters:
 
Frottee in Altrosa, Meterware im Detail
Terry in Dusty Pink
Terry in Dusty Pink, 152 cm wide and 350 g/m², made from 90 % cotton and 10 % polyester. Sold by the metre. Wash once before cutting.
12,90 EUR
12,90 EUR per meters
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
meters:
 
Frottee in Gelb, Meterware im Detail
Terry in Yellow
This terry in Yellow measures 152 cm across and weighs 350 g/m²; its composition reads 90 % cotton and 10 % polyester. Available by the metre. Wash once before cutting.
12,90 EUR
12,90 EUR per meters
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
meters:
 
Frottee in Rot, Meterware im Detail
Terry in Red
This terry in Red measures 152 cm across and weighs 350 g/m²; its composition reads 90 % cotton and 10 % polyester. Available by the metre. Wash once before cutting.
12,90 EUR
12,90 EUR per meters
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
meters:
 
Frottee in Orange, Meterware im Detail
Terry in Orange
Terry in Orange, 152 cm wide and 350 g/m², made from 90 % cotton and 10 % polyester. Sold by the metre. Wash once before cutting. Suitable for clothing and home textiles.
12,90 EUR
12,90 EUR per meters
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
meters:
 
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The absorbency comes from the surface: every loop increases the area that can take up moisture. The denser the loops stand, the more water the fabric holds – and the heavier it becomes when wet.

Terry towelling sheds a lot of lint while sewing, so it is worth vacuuming the machine and the work surface in between. Finish the edges promptly, as they fray otherwise. Pre-washing matters: terry shrinks noticeably in the first wash, and towels should still fit afterwards.

Good to know

Do I have to pre-wash terry towelling?

Definitely. Terry shrinks noticeably in the first wash. Pre-wash the fabric at the temperature you intend to use for the finished towel, otherwise the measurements will not be right afterwards.

Which needle suits terry towelling?

A universal needle in a medium size is sufficient. More important is a slightly longer stitch so the seam does not pull together among the loops, and a calm hand guiding the thick material.

Why does terry shed so much lint while sewing?

Cutting severs loops which then release loose fibres. This settles after the first wash. Clean the bobbin area of your machine after the project so lint does not build up there.