That line of non-fluffy fabric about a quarter of the way from the edge of your bath towels has an odd name but also a rather ...

In this case, that idiom refers to the fabrics used, cutting and sewing techniques, button selection, finishing techniques, cutting patterns, and almost every other step of the shirt-making process.

We often judge our bath towels on how soft they feel, or if their color matches the decorative tile just right. But, there’s another test of a towel’s character: the decorative, woven stripes near the ...