What is a kitchen towel?

A kitchen towel is a versatile kind of towel meant for a wide range of tasks in the kitchen. Use kitchen towels to wipe up spills and liquids, dry hands and dishes, sweep off crumbs and mess from countertops and cutting boards , disinfect surfaces, and as a pot holder for hot dishes. Browse Etsy to find all types of kitchen dish and hand towels in a variety of materials, colors, patterns, and styles to complement your kitchen decor and accommodate your cleaning needs.

Types of kitchen towels

You’ll find several types of kitchen towels on Etsy to help you with a variety of kitchen cleaning tasks. Here are a few examples of kitchen towels and how they’re used: Dishcloths: Dishcloths are used specifically for washing and drying dishes. They are made of highly absorbent material like terrycloth or tightly-woven cotton, which are ideal for drying dishes quickly. Be sure to rotate your use of dishcloths often and keep them separate from other kitchen towels to prevent the spread of bacteria. Swedish dishcloths: Swedish dishcloths are a reusable and do-it-all alternative to sponges and paper towels. They are made of a blend of cellulose and cotton to quickly absorb liquids and can be used to wash and dry dishes, mop up spills, and clean sticky messes from kitchen surfaces. Tea towels: Unlike dishcloths, tea towels are a thinner and lighter type of kitchen towel made of linen or soft cotton, and used mainly for drying and polishing delicate items like fine china and silverware . They can also be used as decor—browse Etsy for embroidered tea towels in all sorts of colors and patterns to add flair to your kitchen.

Gift ideas for kitchen towels

While kitchen towels are highly practical for use in your own kitchen, they also make great gifts for friends and family. On Etsy, find a wide range of kitchen towels to suit any special occasion—from cute kitchen towels and funny kitchen towels to handy kitchen towel sets in various styles, colors, and patterns to match all kinds of decor. Or, work with a small shop on Etsy to design custom tea towels and personalized kitchen towels for one-of-a-kind gifts your loved ones will truly appreciate.

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Here is a selection of four-star and five-star reviews from customers who were delighted with the products they found in this category.

Hollie

5 out of 5 stars

"Love these towels … work perfectly in my kitchen"

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T-Ray

5 out of 5 stars

"Such cute and nice dishcloths - will most likely buy more."

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Susan Butz

5 out of 5 stars

"Quality towels and good service!"

Mr Rogers Neighborhood Tea Towel Dish Cloth, Cotton Kitchen Towel, Hostess, Housewarming Gift
ktenebaum1

5 out of 5 stars

"very beautiful ! I love the towels"

Full Kitchen Towels, Crochet Towels, Sunflower Towel, Spring Crochet Towels, Butterfly Towel, Bless This Kitchen Towel, Full Kitchen Towels.
Gail Walker

5 out of 5 stars

"This kitchen hand towel is just right. It's well made from a good quality lightweight hand towel and dressed up nicely with a contrasting cotton print at the top."

One Oven door towel, Kitchen hanging towel, Dish towel, Bathroom hand towel
gnalebma

5 out of 5 stars

"These are the best kitchen towels ever!"

Florals and Nature Hanging Crochet KitchenTowels

Dishcloths & Kitchen Towels

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Elemental Trio Kitchen Towel Set - 3pk - Tea Towel Dish Towel - 16''x24''

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Cool Geo Boho Dish Towel Trio - 3pk - Kitchen Towel Tea Towel - 16''x24''

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Sunrise and Waterfall Dish Towel Twin Set - 2pk - Kitchen Towel Tea Towel - 16''x24''

Mono Geo Boho Dish Towel Trio - 3pk - 16''x24''

Flour Sack Tea Towel with Birds

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Blue Eye Towel Set Trio - 3pk - Kitchen Towel Tea Towel Dish Towel - 16''x24''

Deco Geo Boho Dish Towel Trio - 3pk - 16''x24''

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Rusted Boho Dish Towel Trio - 3pk - 16''x24''

Personalized Dish Towel - Family Name Kitchen Towel - Established Year - Laurel Wreath- Custom Tea Towel - Couple Gift - Wedding Gift

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THIN Gauze Kitchen TOWEL / Hand Towel 16X26 / Best Kitchen Towel / Simple Cotton Tea Towel / Absorbent Dish Towel / Quick Drying Towel

Colorblock Version 2 Dish Towel Trio - 3pk - Kitchen Towel Tea Towel - 16''x24''

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Colorful Hand Towels - Sea Life & Nature Themed Dish Towels - Vibrant Wildlife Kitchen Towels - Beautiful Hand Painted Tea Towels

Wine Set Trio - Kitchen Towel Tea Towel Dish Towel Set - 16''x24''

Sun Tea Towel, Block Printed Tea Towel, 28x28 inch Hand Printed Cotton Fabric, Small Tablecloth, Square Table Topper, Handmade Gift

Custom Beach House Kitchen Towel | Personalized Beach House Dish Towel | Personalized Kitchen Towel | Housewarming Gift | Summer Home Decor

Kitchen Towel - Personalized Wreath Last Name Initial and Date - Made in the USA, housewarming gift, wedding favor, kitchen decor

Double Rainbow Colorblock Dish Towel - Kitchen Towel Tea Towel - 16''x24''

Set of 2 linen hand towels, French style linen towels in various patterns, Heavy linen kitchen towels, Striped rustic linen tea towels.

Funny Kitchen Towels

Allium flour sack tea towel. Flower kitchen towel. Screen printed. Hostess gift idea. Housewarming gift. Made in Maine

Carrot Cat Tea Towel, Cheerful Kitchen Gift, Veggie Cat, Funny Cat Gift, Spring Gift

Blue Swirl Abstract Dish Towel Trio - 3pk - Kitchen Towel Tea Towel - 16''x24''

Floral Linen Tea Towel, Kitchen Towel, Garden lovers gift, Housewarming gift, wedding gift

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Squirrel Tea Towel - Organic Cotton - Screen Printed - Flour Sack Towel - Eco Friendly Kitchen Towels - Unpaper Towel - Woodland Animal

Set of 2 - Watercolor flour sack kitchen tea towels | Mothers Day Gift Idea

Plant dyed Organic cotton Kitchen Towel 2 piece Set Naturally dyed, washed tea towel pack Eco dyed dish towel Minimalist Homeware eco Gift

Organic linen towels - set of 2, Rustic kitchen towels, Striped linen towels in various colors, Heavyweight linen towels, Linen hand towels.

Set of 3 Hand Printed Kitchen Towels, Choose Your Set, Hostess Gifts, Zero Waste

Peony Tea Towel | cottagecore blush peony farmhouse mothers day flour sack tea towel floral peonies dish towel kitchen garden lover gift

Kitchen Towels, Set of 3, Large- Premium Cotton, Modern Blue Stripes, 20"x30", 100% Strongly Woven Cotton, Absorbent, Hanging Loop

Blurred Lines Dish Towel Trio - 3pk - 16''x24''

Set of 2, 4 and 6 stonewashed linen tea towels in various colors, handmade dish towels, soft kitchen towels,linen hand towels/FREE SHIPPING

Kitchen Towel - Personalized Last Name Date With Laurels - Made in the USA, housewarming gift, wedding favor, kitchen decor, calligraphy

Kitchen tea towel set of 6. Floral tea towel. Botanical tea towel. Cotton tea towel. Flower kitchen decor. Mother’s day gift. Gift for mom.

Fern Fronds Tea Towel | cottagecore kitchen towel mothers day pastel botanical flour sack tea towel grandmillenial floral decor

Tropical Tica Dish Towel Trio - 3pk - Kitchen Towel Tea Towel - 16''x24''

Bright Floral Dish Towel, Flower Tea Towel, Colorful Kitchen Decor, Wildflower Dish Cloth, CottageCore Decor, Gift for Friend, Birthday Gift

Three Loons Tea Towel - Linocut - Designed and Handprinted in Maine

SET OF 2 - THIN Gauze Kitchen Towel, 16X26 Hand Towel Set, Simple Cotton Tea Towel Set, Absorbent Dish Towel 2 Pack, Quick Drying Cloth Set

screen printed tea towel. floral splat on white. flour sack cotton. ecofriendly. boho home. hostess gift. flowers. mother's day.

Lavender Cats Tea Towel

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Linen fabric Tea Towel, Scandinavian Sardines Blue Fish, Kitchen, Minimalist print, Hostess gift, Housewarming gift, Unpaper Towels

Hand Printed Tea Towel Blueberries - 18" X 28" Organic Cotton Block Print Tea Towel , Blueberry dish towel, gifts under 30, gifts for baker

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