The VFG believes that informed selling and buying communities are good for the vintage-fashion industry as a whole, and all visitors to the website have access to the VFG resources. These are continually updated and constantly evolving, thanks to a dedicated volunteer staff.
Our blog features our picks of the freshest vintage items, member news and articles. We have also created a growing series of articles on some classic designers.
The Vintage Fashion Guild™ (VFG) is an international organization dedicated to the promotion and preservation of vintage fashion.
The Vintage Fashion Guild™ (VFG) is an international community of people with expertise in vintage fashion. VFG members enjoy a wealth of resources, avenues for promoting their shops and specialties, and camaraderie with others who share a common interest and passion.
Terry cloth is a plain or twill weave fabric characterized by a surface either completely or partly covered in uncut loop pile on one or both sides. It is usually made of cotton or cotton blends and is known for its absorbency. The name terry comes from the French tirer, to pull out, as original Turkish toweling was made by pulling the characteristic loops out by hand.
Uses: Towels, sportswear, loungewear
See also: Terry knit
Striped cotton terry cloth, plain weave