Kitchen Towels Every Home Needs

Support sustainable living by using these washable options for basic kitchen needs and home tasks

Call ‘em kitchen towels, flour sack towels, dish towels, or bar towels—however you choose to refer to them, there’s no denying these cloths are heavyweights in the home. With usage going well beyond drying glasses and utensils, you can use them to absorb spills, use in place of napkins, dust furniture, strain cheese, wrap delicate greens in the fridge and so much more. Keeping a stack in your arsenal will ensure you’ll always have one to grab when you need it. Start living a more sustainable lifestyle with these washable kitchen towels—become less reliant on disposable paper towels and you’ll save money in the process. These are our absolute favorites.

Zeppoli Natural Cotton Dish Towels

Natural cotton dish towels
They are lint-free and quick drying! Zeppoli

If you’re new to using kitchen towels, this starter pack of 15 will set you on the right path. These natural cotton dish towels are durable and in it for the long haul. Seen in restaurants and professional kitchens, their lightweight construction and herringbone weave make them ideal for soaking up any liquid or overturned food accident.

Utopia Flour Sack Towels

White flour sack towels
Maintains softness and quality after multiple washes. Utopia Kitchen

These basic white kitchen towels are a must-have in any home. They’re sturdy enough to polish your silverware, yet gentle enough to use as a cheese strainer or cradle a fresh ball of homemade dough as it slowly rises. Coming in at 28 x 28 inches, these towels have limitless uses from the kitchen to the garage.

Sticky Toffee Cotton Terry

Stack of dishtowels
Available in 8 different colors. Sticky Toffee

Thicker than the average dish towel, these are specially constructed of popcorn terry to boost their absorbency and scrubbing capability, so they really shine in the cleaning and washing territory. Terry is known to hold up to the toughest wear and tear, so expect a pack of eight to last quite awhile.

Swedish Cellulose Sponge Cloths

Sponge towels
Sold in solid or colorful variety packs of 10. Swedish Wholesale

Now here’s a different take on the kitchen towel: These eco-friendly fabrics are made with biodegradable cellulose and cotton, so it’s sort of a unique hybrid of sponge and dish towel. With a super soft feel, we appreciate that these towels are both dishwasher and washing machine safe. Though unique in their construction, they perform all the typical tasks of an entirely cotton dish towel and then some.