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When you think about it, those guys are going to be serious about the quality of their bath linens. Check out this video; it is an excellent aid to visualizing the construction of a towel. There are two main parts to your towel, the base weave and the pile. The pile refers to the loops of the towel. The label on some towels may refer to 100% cotton pile or loops, if this is indicated, assume that the base weave contains polyester. In the video above loops are only created on one side of the fabric, in a towel the loops are on both sides.
Weâve listed the common types and the uses they are typically best suited for below. 1  Short pile â 80/20 â 220 GSM Good for general cleaning tasks and for use on non-sensitive areas. The short pile microfiber car towel is great for door jams, car interiors, wheels, exhausts and windows too. Medium Pile â 75/25 â 360 GSM the 75/25 medium pile microfiber towels are safe on any surface you want to use it on. It is a lot softer than the 80/20 short pile and has a plush feel to it.