Gingham Tea Towel in Flax
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Before being popularized by a 1950s starlet, woven checkered fabric called Gamucha was popular in India and Malaysia as a drying cloth. That starlet was Brigitte Bardot, who wore a simple pink checkered dress for her wedding. Gingham has since made quite the splash in pop culture, and a gingham towel can wipe up a big splash in your kitchen!
Practical + Versatile: this uber-practical-yet-chic cloth can be just about whatever you need it to be. It's a towel for drying hands, dishes, glassware, or it's a placemat! Simply fold in half, et voilà! Toss it over your lap or tuck it into your collar to use as a napkin or bib. Wrap it around a cookbook or a bottle of wine to elevate any gift. I use one to wrap up my lunch. Little luxuries.
Check this out: Linen naturally resists dirt and stains, and is a stronger, more long-lasting fabric than cotton. It will stand the test of time through years of everyday use. Easy to care for, machine wash in cool to warm water and quickly air dry or tumble dry on low.
- 100% linen, 18.5" x 25.5"
- Soft and absorbent, stain resistant and long-lasting
- Made with care in San Francisco
- Use cloth not paper!
- Linen is wonderful and luxurious. It’s one of the easiest fabrics to care for.
- The smooth and long fibers of linen help resist dirt and stains.
- It gets better with age and softens the more it is washed.
- Linen absorbs water quickly and dries quickly.
- It is durable and strong, lint-free and resistant to pilling.
- Linen can withstand high temperatures.
- It is inherently eco-friendly. Flax has a short growing cycle, is quickly renewable, and every part of the plant is used.
Tea Towels
- Machine wash in cool to warm water.
- Use a mild detergent, no bleach.
- Line dry or tumble dry on low heat; remove while still damp.
- Ironing is optional. Some people prefer linen crisp and flat, others like it soft and natural.
- Dry thoroughly before storing.
- We encourage you to use your tea towels daily and enjoy the patina that comes with age!
- Machine wash in cool to warm water.
- Use a mild detergent, no bleach.
- Hang to dry, or tumble dry on low heat and remove while slightly damp. There is very little to no shrinkage when washed this way.
- For natural or colored linen, it’s best not to hang in bright sunlight to avoid fading.
- Ironing is optional, and much easier to do while your apron is still damp. Use a hot iron with plenty of steam or a spray of water.
- Store in a dry, well-ventilated area. Well-cared for linen aprons will last for generations.
Stains
- Remove stains with soap and water while still fresh, before they dry.
- Pre-soaking in mild detergent is very effective in lifting stains.
- Never use chlorine bleach which may damage the fibers.