Have you ever noticed a distinct line at the bottom of a new towel? While it might seem like a simple design element, this line, known as the ‘dobby border’, actually serves several important purposes ...

One person wrote: "It’s called a dobby weave. It’s maintains structure and prevents curling. It’s also decorative." A different user said: "It’s called 'The dobby border', and it reinforces the fabric ...

“This part of the towel is actually called a ‘dobby border’ – which so many people don’t know,” Cole explained (I certainly didn’t). King Towel describes a “dobby border” as a ...

It's a good bet that Japanese company Zero Tech was unaware of the Harry Potter connection when it named its pocket-sized drone Dobby. While that tiny house elf won us over with his tenacity and ...

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