Cotton & Linen
COASTAL HOME DECOR
COASTAL HOME DECOR
COASTAL HOME DECOR
Cotton & Linen
CHRISTMAS COLLECTION
CHRISTMAS COLLECTION
CHRISTMAS COLLECTION
CHRISTMAS COLLECTION
Cotton & Linen
Cotton & Linen
Cotton & Linen
CHRISTMAS COLLECTION
CHRISTMAS COLLECTION
Cotton & Linen
Cotton & Linen
Cotton & Linen
Cotton & Linen
Cotton & Linen
Cotton & Linen
COASTAL HOME DECOR
Cotton & Linen
Cotton & Linen
Cotton & Linen
How are Our Handmade Tea Towels Made?
How They're Crafted
Produced by two of Italy’s most respected linen houses – Stamperia Bertozzi and Tessitura Pardi, these handmade kitchen tea towels are not only extremely aesthetically pleasing in regards to their sophisticated style, but they are high quality kitchen accessories in their own right also. Rooted in tradition, each artisan brings their unique heritage and personality to these handcrafted kitchen cloths. Works produced by Tessitura Pardi are woven on shuttle looms and Stamperia Bertozzi’s pieces are either hand painted, hand printed or an elegant mixture of both age-old techniques.
Sourcing Materials
By using only the very finest linen fabric, block colours including bold shades of blue, red and green as well as muted tones of white, grey, black and beige, natural motifs and abstract shapes such as striped and floral patterns, our esteemed artisans are guaranteed to bring contemporary Italian flair and tradition to your kitchen with these wonderful linen tea towels.
Unique Designs
With a variety of unique colours available and unique, one-of-a-kind designs that effortlessly lend themselves to any colour scheme and kitchen interior, our handmade linen tea towels make for a perfect, special but affordable gift for friends, family or colleagues, or alternatively, for your own household. Discover your next elegant kitchen piece here.
Any wonderful dining experience that takes place in your home will begin in the kitchen - the heart of your home's spirit. Even though guests are less likely to congregate here than your dining areas, as this is where you will spend the majority of your time cooking, it deserves to look every bit as elegant as your dining areas. The authentic Italian designs on each of our designer tea towels will brighten up any kitchen. Not only will you feel their ambience, the uplifting mood created by your tea towels will shine through to your guests also.
Additionally, using a supreme quality linen tea towel will allow you to keep your kitchenware in perfect condition. The different types of cloth that make up our range of tea towels are perfect for drying your crockery after washing and for cutlery and glass polishing. By using the dish towels available above, you will ensure that your glassware and utensils are always buffed to a high sheen.
What fabric is best for tea towels?
When purchasing a luxury tea towel, you shouldn’t have to compromise on practicality for the sake of elegance, and vice versa. Our range of tea towels includes 100% organic crumpled linen towels and blended 50% linen and 50% cotton tea towels.
At AllÓRA, we believe that not only is linen's absorbency the most advanced of all natural materials, its fabric is also incredibly strong and durable enough to consistently stand the test of abrasive rubbing. In this way, long linen fibres are perfect for both cleaning and drying crockery. On top of that, the more use it receives, the better its drying performance becomes.
Linen tea towels' lint-free qualities make them the perfect option for drying glassware, as you will not have to worry about leaving behind streaks and fluff.
Not only are linen tea towels naturally sustainable and much better for the environment than other natural fabrics, their natural antibacterial qualities allow them to stay fresh and odour-free for much longer.
However, as cotton is also an impressive natural material, offering 50/50 blends in some of our tea towels allows us to offer these incredible designs to those who are more accustomed to cotton as a material, and at a lower price point.
FAQ: Linen Tea Towels
How do you frame a linen tea towel?
To frame a linen tea towel, start by gently ironing it with a low heat setting to remove any creases. Choose a frame with a mat or glass that fits the towel's dimensions. Use acid-free backing and pins or sewing tape to secure the towel without damaging the fabric. Avoid adhesives that might stain over time. Framed towels work well as kitchen art or gifts.
How do you wash linen tea towels?
Wash linen tea towels in cold or warm water using a mild detergent. Avoid bleach or fabric softeners, which can weaken the fibres and affect absorbency. Either line-dry or tumble dry on low, then remove while still slightly damp to avoid wrinkles. Iron if needed on the reverse side using a medium heat setting.
Are cotton or linen tea towels better?
Linen towels dry faster, are more absorbent, and leave no lint behind, which makes them ideal for glassware. Cotton towels are softer to the touch and can be better for everyday spills. A 50/50 cotton-linen blend offers a balance between softness and performance. It comes down to your kitchen needs and personal preference.
How do you soften linen tea towels?
Linen naturally softens over time with use and washing. For faster results, soak the towel in a mix of warm water and white vinegar before washing. Avoid fabric softeners and dryer sheets, as these can coat the fibres. Tumble drying on low with wool dryer balls can also help break in new linen.