How do I wash and care for Tea Towels?Updated 3 hours ago

TL;DR: Machine wash warm (~40° C), avoid fabric softener and bleach, and line dry or tumble dry on low. Wash separately from linty items and avoid dryer sheets to keep absorbency high.

Washing

• Temperature: Wash warm, ~40° C, for best balance of cleanliness and fibre life.
• Detergent: Use Sensitive Laundry Liquid. Avoid powder detergents that can leave residue.
• Do not use fabric softener or dryer sheets: These coat the fibres and reduce absorbency.
• No bleach: Bleach can damage microfibre and shorten the towel’s life.
• Wash separately: For the first few washes, and ideally with other microfibre items only. Keep away from lint-producing fabrics like cotton towels or fleece.

Drying

• Line dry: Preferred to preserve fibres and absorbency.
• Tumble dry low: If you use a dryer, choose a low heat setting and avoid high heat.
• Do not iron: Ironing can melt or flatten the microfibre surface.

Tips to keep absorbency high

• If towels start to feel less absorbent, wash them with a cup of white vinegar (no detergent) to remove residue, then run a second wash with detergent.
• Store towels dry and avoid fabric softener in any laundry that mixes with your microfibre towels.
• Trim loose threads; avoid pulling them to prevent snags.