By Towel Depot Sourcing Team · Last updated April 19, 2026
A dobby weave is a decorative textile pattern created using a dobby loom attachment that controls individual warp threads, allowing complex repeat patterns that a plain loom cannot produce. In the towel industry, dobby weave most commonly appears as a decorative border stripe — a hotel branding signal.
Dobby Borders on Hotel Towels
The dobby border is a visual quality cue in hotel procurement. Guests associate dobby-woven border stripes with premium properties. A 1-2 cm dobby border on a 27×54 bath towel signals institutional quality and distinguishes hotel towels from retail bath towels.
Dobby vs. Cam Border
| Border Type | Construction | Perception | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dobby | Woven geometric texture | Premium / hotel-grade | Higher |
| Cam | Flat satin weave stripe | Standard institutional | Lower |
| Plain | No border | Budget / utility | Baseline |
Most Towel Depot hospitality bath towels feature a dobby or cam border. View options at /categories/hotel-towels.