How do I wash and care for Tea Towels?Updated 9 days ago
TL;DR: Machine wash Tea Towels at a maximum of 40 degrees with Sensitive Laundry Liquid or Sensitive Laundry Sheets. No fabric softener, bleach, or dryer sheets. Line-dry only. Wash separately from linty items like cotton to keep absorbency high.
How do I wash Tea Towels?
✓ How to wash
Temperature: wash at a maximum of 40 degrees.
Detergent: Sensitive Laundry Liquid or Sensitive Laundry Sheets. Make sure the towel is rinsed thoroughly so no detergent residue is left behind.
Wash separately from lint-producing fabrics like cotton towels or fleece, especially for the first few washes. Use a gentle cycle and keep zippers or Velcro out of the load.
⚠ Avoid
No fabric softener or dryer sheets. These coat the fibres and reduce absorbency.
No bleach. Bleach damages the fibres and shortens the towel's life.
No ironing. Tea Towels are made from synthetic fibres, so skip the iron.
How do I dry Tea Towels?
✓ Line-dry only
Line-dry to preserve the fibres and absorbency. The care instruction is line dry only.
Don't tumble dry. Make sure the towels are completely dry before storing.
How do I restore absorbency?
✓ Restoring absorbency
Tea Towels lose absorbency mostly from softener or detergent residue. If towels start to feel less absorbent, wash them with a cup of white vinegar and no detergent to strip the residue, then run a second wash with detergent as normal.
Store towels completely dry. Trim any loose threads rather than pulling them to prevent snags.
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Last reviewed: May 2026 · Koh Australia