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Terry kitchen napkins and towels, terry dishcloths, non-terry kitchen napkins and tea towels, waffle towels and honeycomb towels, woven in Erode for retailers, brands, Amazon sellers, catering suppliers and importers.

One cloth, many names

The same kitchen cloth is sold under different names in different countries. Use whichever name your customers search for; we'll make it to the same written spec.

Tip for online sellers: put the regional name in your listing title (for example "tea towel" for the UK, "dish towel" or "kitchen towel" for the US).

Blue and white check waffle kitchen towels hanging in a kitchen

Our product	UK and Ireland	US and Canada	Europe, Gulf, Australia and trade names
Terry kitchen napkin looped cotton, woven check	Tea towel, terry tea towel, catering tea towel	Terry kitchen towel, dish towel	Terry kitchen napkin, chef's towel
Terry kitchen towel larger, windowpane check	Terry kitchen towel	Terry dish towel, bar towel	Kitchen towel
Terry dishcloth small, looped, for washing up	Dishcloth, dish cloth	Dish cloth, dish rag	Dish cloth, kitchen cloth
Non-terry kitchen napkin flat weave, no loops	Tea towel, glass cloth, drying-up cloth	Dish towel, kitchen towel	Kitchen napkin, glass cloth, tea towel (Australia)
Waffle kitchen towel deep raised squares	Waffle tea towel	Waffle dish towel, waffle weave kitchen towel	Waffle towel
Honeycomb kitchen towel flat, small shallow cells	Honeycomb tea towel	Huck towel	Honeycomb napkin, huckaback towel

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Terry kitchen napkins

Also called: terry kitchen napkin, terry tea towel, catering tea towel, terry check cloth

A looped terry cloth with a woven check that dries plates and hands fast and survives hot washes. A favourite of catering kitchens and households. Red, blue, green, black and grey checks are standard; any colour to order.

Standard sizes

Size name	Centimetres	Inches
Standard	43 × 66	17 × 26
Standard UK and Europe	45 × 70	18 × 28
Large	50 × 70	20 × 28

Models and options

Small check (as photographed)
Bold check
Border stripe
Hanging loop
Packs of 3, 5, 10 or 12
Bulk bales for catering

Specification and ordering

Weight	250–400 GSM; also sold by weight per dozen
Fabric	100% cotton terry, yarn-dyed check
MOQ	Trial 1,000 pieces per design; regular 5,000+
Lead time	Samples 7–10 days; bulk 35–45 days
Certification	On request after order confirmation: OEKO-TEX Standard 100; GOTS for organic cotton; GRS for recycled content

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Terry kitchen towels

Also called: terry kitchen towel, terry dish towel, windowpane terry towel, bar towel

A larger, softer terry towel with a woven windowpane check, made to dry dishes and hands and to look good hanging in the kitchen. Sold in mixed-colour multipacks by retailers and online sellers.

Standard sizes

Size name	Centimetres	Inches
Standard	38 × 64	15 × 25
Large	45 × 70	18 × 28
US kitchen towel	51 × 76	20 × 30

Models and options

Windowpane check (as photographed)
Solid with border
Mixed-colour multipacks
Hanging loop

Specification and ordering

Weight	300–450 GSM
Fabric	100% cotton terry, yarn-dyed check
MOQ	Trial 1,000 pieces; regular 5,000+
Lead time	Samples 7–10 days; bulk 35–45 days
Certification	On request after order confirmation: OEKO-TEX Standard 100; GOTS for organic cotton; GRS for recycled content

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Stack of terry box-check dishcloths in six colours

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Terry dishcloths

Also called: dishcloth, dish cloth, dish rag, wash cloth, ribbed dishcloth

Small, thick terry cloths for washing up and wiping. The looped and ribbed surfaces scrub without scratching and hold plenty of water.

Standard sizes

Size name	Centimetres	Inches
Dishcloth	30 × 30 or 33 × 33	12 × 12 or 13 × 13
Large dishcloth	30 × 40	12 × 16

Models and options

Box check terry
Ribbed stripe
Mixed-colour multipacks
Packs of 3, 5, 6, 10 or 12 with header card

Specification and ordering

Weight	250–450 GSM
Fabric	100% cotton terry, yarn-dyed
MOQ	Trial 3,000 pieces; regular 10,000+
Lead time	Samples 7–10 days; bulk 35–45 days
Certification	On request after order confirmation: OEKO-TEX Standard 100; GOTS for organic cotton; GRS for recycled content

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Non-terry check kitchen napkins in red, blue, black, green and grey

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Non-terry kitchen napkins and tea towels

Also called: tea towel, kitchen napkin, glass cloth, drying-up cloth, dish towel, dobby check towel

Flat-woven (non-terry) cloths with no loops: smooth, light and low-lint, ideal for drying glasses and cutlery and for retail kitchen ranges. Checks and stripes are woven from dyed yarn, so the pattern does not wash out.

Standard sizes

Size name	Centimetres	Inches
Kitchen napkin	45 × 65 or 45 × 70	18 × 26 or 18 × 28
UK and Europe tea towel	50 × 70	20 × 28
US kitchen towel	51 × 76	20 × 30
Glass cloth	50 × 75	20 × 30

Models and options

Small check
Windowpane check
Gingham check
Dobby border
Herringbone or twill
Printed
Linen or cotton-linen (premium)

Specification and ordering

Weight	140–260 GSM depending on grade
Yarn	Open-end carded (Standard), ring-spun carded (Superior), ring-spun combed or linen weft (Premium)
Details	Hanging loop, hemmed four sides, woven or printed label
Packing	Single, 2-pack or 3-pack with paper band or header card; bulk
MOQ	Trial 300 per design; regular 1,000+ per design
Lead time	Samples 7–10 days; bulk 35–45 days
Certification	On request after order confirmation: OEKO-TEX Standard 100; GOTS for organic cotton; GRS for recycled content

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Waffle kitchen towels

Also called: waffle tea towel, waffle dish towel, waffle weave kitchen towel

Woven with deep, raised square pockets, like a waffle. The thick 3D texture soaks up a lot of water and gives a premium, soft feel. Popular in UK, European and US homeware in solids, checks and jacquard designs.

Standard sizes

Size name	Centimetres	Inches
Tea towel	40 × 65 or 50 × 70	16 × 26 or 20 × 28
US kitchen towel	45 × 71 or 51 × 76	18 × 28 or 20 × 30
Waffle hand / bath towel	50 × 100 or 70 × 140	20 × 40 or 27 × 55

Models and options

Solid colour
Buffalo or gingham check
Jacquard check
Garment-dyed (washed) look

Specification and ordering

Weight	250–400 GSM
Fabric	100% cotton waffle weave; cotton-linen on request
MOQ	Trial 500 per colour; regular 1,000+
Lead time	Samples 7–10 days; bulk 35–45 days
Certification	On request after order confirmation: OEKO-TEX Standard 100; GOTS for organic cotton; GRS for recycled content

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Stack of honeycomb towels in six colours

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Honeycomb kitchen towels

Also called: honeycomb towel, honeycomb napkin, huckaback (huck) towel

A flatter, lighter weave than waffle, with small shallow cells like a honeycomb. Quick-drying, economical and hard-wearing: a staple for kitchens, hotels and restaurants. Plain or fringed ends.

Standard sizes

Size name	Centimetres	Inches
Small napkin	40 × 60	16 × 24
Standard	45 × 70	18 × 28
Large	50 × 75	20 × 30

Models and options

Solid with white stripes
Check
Fringed ends
Hemmed ends
Packs of 6 or 12; bulk dozens

Specification and ordering

Weight	160–250 GSM
Fabric	100% cotton honeycomb
MOQ	Trial 1,000 pieces; regular 3,000+
Lead time	Samples 7–10 days; bulk 35–45 days
Certification	On request after order confirmation: OEKO-TEX Standard 100; GOTS for organic cotton; GRS for recycled content

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Choose your grade

The same approach applies across our kitchen range: you see what's inside each grade before you order.
	Standard	Superior	Premium
Best for	Multipacks, catering, promotions	Retail, Amazon, gift shops	Premium homeware, gift brands
Fibre	100% cotton	100% cotton	100% cotton or cotton-linen union
Yarn	Open-end, carded	Ring-spun, carded	Ring-spun, combed (or linen weft)
Weight	140–170 GSM	170–220 GSM	200–260 GSM
Construction	Plain weave	Plain, twill or herringbone; yarn-dyed checks	Herringbone, jacquard, waffle or linen union
Price level	Lowest	Middle	Highest

Standard kitchen textile sizes

Item	Common sizes (cm)	Common sizes (inches)	Usual weight
Dishcloth	30 × 30, 33 × 33	12 × 12, 13 × 13	250–450 GSM
Tea towel (UK, Europe)	45 × 70, 50 × 70	18 × 28, 20 × 28	140–300 GSM
Catering terry tea towel	43 × 66	17 × 26	180–300 GSM
Kitchen / dish towel (US)	38 × 64, 45 × 71, 51 × 76	15 × 25, 18 × 28, 20 × 30	150–350 GSM
Glass cloth	50 × 75	20 × 30	140–200 GSM
Flour sack towel	71 × 71, 76 × 76	28 × 28, 30 × 30	light plain weave
Bar mop	40 × 50	16 × 19	28–32 oz per dozen

Any size can be made to order.

More kitchen items we make to order

Flour sack towels

Large, light, plain-weave cotton towels, bleached white (print-ready) or natural. 28 × 28 or 30 × 30 in; packs of 6 or 12. MOQ 1,000.

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Glass cloths

Lint-free huck or cotton-linen union cloths, 50 × 70 or 50 × 75 cm, white with a red, blue or green stripe. MOQ 1,000.

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Bar mops

Heavy ribbed terry, 16 × 19 in, 28–32 oz per dozen, white or with stripes. Bundles of 12, bales of 25 dozen. MOQ 3,000.

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Kitchen sets

Apron, oven mitt, pot holder and tea towels in one print or check, on a header card, hanger or in a box. MOQ 500 sets per design.

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Gift packs

Sets of 3 coordinated tea or kitchen towels in a fabric bag or basket with tag. MOQ 500 packs per design.

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Table linen, aprons and oven gloves

Tablecloths, placemats, runners and napkins to match your kitchen range, plus aprons and oven gloves.

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