Tallit lining, sidebands and middle band
Some dealers offer certain additions to customize your tallit. The most common are a tallit lining, sidebands and middle band.
Tallit Lining
Made of cotton, a tallit lining adds a bit of weight and bulk to the tallit, for those who want a more substantial, weighty feel on their shoulders. Some people find it also helps...
Using a Tallit as a Chuppah
How a tallit reflects the wearer’s soul
The Gemara (Pesachim 111b) relates that demons taunted a mistaken Sage by singing, "He dresses like a chacham, but does not even know how to bless…!" We see from this anecdote, one among many in the Gemara, that the Sages could be identified by the distinctive garments they wore. Rav Tzaddok HaKohen zt"l explains...