Dishcloths: a kitchen must-have
The kitchen towel is an essential item. Everyone appreciates its practicality, and for hundreds of years, it has played a leading role in the kitchen. Recently, this useful accessory has undergone a transformation: from an anonymous piece of cloth to a beautiful object. Finally, tea towels are not only durable but also aesthetically appealing: plain or coloured, with floral motifs or geometric patterns, if you're looking for a dishcloth you'll be spoiled for choice. Let's discover together what you need to know about kitchen linen!
What are the best kitchen towels?
Looking for the right kitchen linen? The first thing you need to do is check the quality of the fabric! To be truly effective, kitchen towels must have certain characteristics. First, a high absorbency. Avoid synthetic fibres and choose cotton and linen for your kitchen towels, as these fabrics have the natural ability to absorb water. Wear resistance is another aspect you should consider. Remember that tea towels must withstand intense daily use and frequent washing, often at high temperatures. What's sadder than a faded towel? Avoid this inconvenience by opting for excellent fabric and print quality. The best cotton and linen are recognized by the length of their fibres, which should be strong and soft. But not only that, a good fabric must be thick and always have a regular weave, made of many threads. If the textile base is excellent, the print will also be of quality and the colours will last over time. The tea towels from Tessitura Toscana Telerie guarantee the quality of a fabric produced with fine cotton and linen fibres.
Useful tips for using kitchen towels
Proper use of dishcloths can make a big difference in managing household tasks. It is advisable to have several kitchen towels, each dedicated to a different purpose. Our advice is to use a kitchen cloth for dishes and glasses, one for the hob and cabinets, and another for hands. Clearly, tea towels should always be within reach and it is essential to have a dishcloth holder in an easily accessible position. Kitchen towels are usually placed on the oven handle or hung on hooks not far from the hob, so they can be found very quickly. Be sure to hang dishcloths so they can dry thoroughly after use, as humidity causes bacteria to proliferate, and we want our kitchen to be a hygienic and clean environment.
Washing kitchen towels: all the secrets
Tea towels have earned the name 'kitchen rags' precisely because of their frequent use. And of course, it's easy to get them dirty: oil, sauce, coffee stains... they are so difficult to remove! It is necessary to wash them frequently, at a high temperature to eliminate germs, bacteria, and residues. Avoid using fabric softeners, which can reduce the fabric's absorbency, and instead use white vinegar, which disinfects and eliminates bad odours. After washing, dry the kitchen cloths in the open air or in a tumble dryer, and store them neatly folded in a dry and clean place, ready for daily use.
How to choose kitchen towels: all the models
Choosing kitchen towels seems easy, but it's not! As we have seen, not only shapes and colours must be evaluated, but above all the materials. Each fabric has particular characteristics and different degrees of absorbency, resistance, and practicality. Let's discover all the models together.
Terrycloth tea towels, beware of lint!
Terrycloth kitchen towels absorb water well, but when drying dishes, glasses or cutlery, they can release annoying lint. Compared to other fabrics, they tend to soak up water and take longer to dry.
Linen kitchen towels, elegant and functional.
Linen kitchen towels are perfect for all kitchens, both professional and domestic. The high absorbency of this precious fiber combined with its ability not to leave dust or streaks makes linen kitchen towels suitable for many uses. You can use them to wrap your dough or cover dishes, to perfectly dry hands and dishes, to polish glass and crystal. You can wash them up to 95°C, and they are resistant to mechanical drying. Even after numerous washes, they remain soft and resistant to wear.
Cotton kitchen towels, your everyday style
Cotton kitchen towels are the most common in Italian kitchens! Cotton is a strong, practical, and very absorbent fabric. Resistant to high temperatures, it withstands frequent washing well. Not everyone knows that cotton tea towels are the ideal choice for drying pots and pans.
If you love making quality choices, the Teleria Toscana Tessiture collection is an irresistible temptation: more than two hundred kitchen tea towels in pure linen and fine cotton, printed with original patterns or woven with more traditional jacquard motifs. In the convenient 50 x 70 cm size, our linen is a gift for your kitchen space or for friends who, like you, appreciate beauty.
