A bathrobe or a dressing gown as it is popularly known is made of a variety of absorbent fabrics thereby serving both as a towel as well as an informal garment. A sort of open-fronted gown with fabric belt, it is a preferred after-bath wear for both men & women.
Today, the market is full of a wide variety of bathrobes of different fabrics & weaves styles. Popularly used bathrobe fabrics include, cotton, microfiber, silk, and wool. While some of these fabrics like cotton are extremely absorbent, others like silk are just a traditional choice for dressing gowns. Bathrobes are also available in a variety of weave styles including terry, flannel, velour, and waffle weave. |
