Weaves
Herringbone or Diamond? The Two Weaves Compared
5 August 2026
Every colour in our collection comes in two weaves: Herringbone and Diamond. Same cotton, same size, same care — yet two noticeably different towels. Which one is yours?
Herringbone: fine, smooth, classic
The herringbone pattern lays the threads in narrow, alternating diagonals — like the bones of a fish. The result is an especially smooth, dense weave with a subtle, almost tailored look: cool on the skin, supple in its drape. Herringbone is the choice for anyone who also wears the towel — as a scarf or sarong — and the classic in the sauna, where the smooth, cool hand counts most.
Diamond: textured, grippy, sculptural
The diamond weave draws small lozenges into the fabric — a fine relief you can see and feel. The towel reads more sculptural, a touch more rustic; the textured surface sits grippy in the hand. Diamond is the choice for bath and beach, where the towel lies flat and its structure shows — and for anyone who prefers it palpably woven rather than silky smooth.
The direct comparison
- Hand: Herringbone smooth and cool · Diamond textured and grippy.
- Look: Herringbone subtle and classic · Diamond sculptural with a visible pattern.
- Worn: Herringbone drapes softer — first choice as scarf and sarong.
- Absorbing & drying: practically level — both are flat weaves of the same Turkish cotton.
Can’t decide? You don’t have to.
Many of our customers own both — the same colour in two characters, or two colours in one weave each. In the Colour World, every colour page photographs both weaves side by side, so you can see the difference before you commit.