Weighing In

Terrycloth is one of the heaviest fabrics used for making bathrobes. One measure of the thickness/plushness of a robe is to determine the fabric's weight. Per square yard, terry can range from 10 to 30 ounces. Most robes and wraps are made from fabric weighing 12 to 18 oz./sq. yd. Even at that, a dry terry cloth robe can weigh 4 pounds or more. A soaking wet robe can feel like wearing a soft suit of armor!

Pet Pockets

That deep pocket in your favorite terrycloth or velour bathrobe can be a warm and comforting perch for your kitten or toy pooch. Newborn animals and miniature pets love to snuggle in warm places and be with their loving owners. Since it's a place they'll treasure, you shouldn't have to worry about them peeing in your wrap!

What to Do with a Retired Robe

Tired of that dull, itchy robe? Lots the matching belt and the sleeve is torn? Bathrobes are a lot of fabric; some of it stretchy. Make a costume! How about mittens or a hat? Leg warmers are becoming popular again. Use your imagination. If you don't have imagination, terrycloth makes great rags.

Pacify Your Pet

Animals love to snuggle up in the clothes of their owners. If you're done with your old terry cloth bathrobe, consider giving it to Fido for bedding. Is your chihuahua chilly? Fashion a waling vest from the terry robes remains. Cats love their hiding places. Consider adding all or some of that squishy fabric to their lair.

Helping the Needy

Donate unwanted items to those with terrible needs. A homeless shelter or the person with the cardboard sign can make good use of a utilitarian terry cloth bathrobe. They offer insulation and padding making for a warmer winter or a cozier place to sleep. Be sure to hand over your garments clean. Badly soiled gifts can seem insulting – even for charity.

Snag Resistant Robe

Rose garden grabbing your robe as you tend to it in the early morning? There is at least one cotton/poly loop terry that is designed to be extra snag resistant. If you keep tearing out strands of fiber from your bathrobe, look for one that's billed as snag resistant.

Terry Cloth Bathrobe Tips

Terrycloth, sometimes called loop terry, is a fabric with excellent moisture absorbing properties. For this reason, it is a popular choice for bathrobes. It is easy to launder and needs no ironing. The fabric has loop pile on one or both sides and is normally made of cotton. The longer the loop, the greater the absorbency. Higher quality terry cloth has a close, firm weave and closed loops.

Get your Polish On

Terrycloth bathrobes, no longer useful to you, make fantastic polishing cloths – especially for large items. Need to shine up your saxophone or chrome bumper? Cut a giant hunk of terry off your used robe or wrap. They have the perfect texture to rub away grime and can provide a glowing buff.

When the Thought Counts

Robes are a worn as a transition between states of dress (or undress). Cleansing and comfort are usually sought when reaching for a terry robe. Why not create a gift set composed of matching terry robe, slippers and towel? Adding a scrub brush and a rubber duck can be a fun accent to show you care!

Spa Theme

If you can't afford to host a party at a professional spa, have one on your own. Invite your girlfriends over for an evening of pampering - in their terry cloth robes! Have all the guests bring something that makes them feel pampered and share it. Manicures, pedicures, reflexology and more will materialize inside your home. Be sure to have guests bring a terry cloth bathrobe and towel to create that spa atmosphere.

Microfiber + Terry Bathrobe Tips

A combination of cotton terry cloth for the inside shell and microfiber for the outside is the best of both worlds. Cotton terry is a classic material for water absorbency and softness. The microfiber outer shell provides a suede-like feel and a clean, sophisticated look. These robes are quite new and can be expensive, but the product is fantastic and will pamper you for years.

Berth that Bathrobe where it Belongs

A great place to keep your terry cloth robe is the bathroom. Do so by placing a self-adhesive hook in an easy to reach place outside the shower. Each family member can get a hook in their bathroom. Return the terry robe to the hook and it will be dry by the time you need it again the next day.

Towel, Wrap and Robe Warmer

Europeans have used steam pipes in spas and at home to drape their bath towel or robe over. It really feels good to hit the chilly air and then dive into a hot terry cloth bathrobe. If you have the means and a taste for decadence, get an outdoor bathrobe and towel warmer for your exterior hot tub. Specially made for this, these cedar units can keep your robes bone dry and warm at up to 150 degrees in a snowstorm!