South Carolina Towel Dictionary

A South Carolina Bride uses towels every day. But how much do you really know about them? This handy guide will help you know all the basics when it comes to adding towels to your wedding gift registry.


Bath Sheets: An oversized bath towel. This towel actually dates back to the Roman Bath houses. Weddings.sc recommends that you get at least four bath sheets.


Bath Towel: A 19th century invention that is now made of linen, cotton, or a poly-cotton blend. A wise South Carolina bride will register for six bath towels.


Beach Towel: The largest towel, reserved for outdoor use, such as sunbathing or uses after swimming. Every South Carolina bride should include at least two high quality beach towels on her registry.


Dobby: A Dobby is more than just a House elf from Harry Potter. The decorative band on terry cloth towels is also known as a dobby.


Washcloth: The smallest towel, and the only towel that is meant to be used for wet washing. Make sure your registry includes four washcloths.


Fingertip/Guest Towel: A small hand-drying towel that usually has a decorative design. Some South Carolina Brides use these daily, however they are more frequently added to -guest bathroom.” Four guest towels will be a welcome addition to any South Carolina wedding gift registry.


Jacquard: A fabric with a highly textured pattern. Jacquard has to be woven on a special loom.


Nap: The fuzzy surface of the towel.


Pile Fabric: A woven or knit fabric with a plush surface of yarn loops. Think shag carpet on a smaller scale.


Printed towel: A towel that is printed on. Most beach towels are printed towels.


Terry Cloth: An absorbent pile fabric with uncut yarn loops.


Velour: A velvet-like fabric with cut yarn loops, many bathrobes are made out of velour.


Waffle weave: Originally designed for use in spas, this thick cotton towel can absorb large amounts of water.


Weddings.sc recommends that you included the fallowing towels on your wedding gift registry:


  • 6 bath towels
  • 4 bath sheets
  • 6 hand towels
  • 4 washcloths
  • 4 guest towels