Checkered tea towel product image (primary)
A woven checkered tea towel with a repeating grid of green, blue, and pale yellow squares, shown folded with visible hems and a textured weave.

Simons Maison

Checkered Tea Towel

4.6/5 (31)
CA$6.99CA$9.50-26%
In Stock

The Checkered Tea Towel is a woven kitchen towel made from 100% organic cotton with a green, blue, and pale yellow checkered pattern. It measures 20 by 27.5 inches (50 by 70 cm) and features a hanging loop for convenient storage. This Simons Maison exclusive, designed in Canada, is machine washable and dryable for easy care.

Material
100% organic cotton
Category
Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Tools & Utensils

Color

Patterned EcruPatterned GreenPatterned Red

Size

ONE SIZE

Specifications

A checkered 100% organic cotton tea towel with a practical hanging loop, easy-care machine wash and dry, and exclusive design from Simons Maison.

Checkered pattern, 100% organic cotton, practical hanging loop, easy-care machine wash and dry, designed in Canada.

Material
100% organic cotton
Gender
unisex
Condition
new
Category
Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Tools & Utensils

Additional Attributes

  • Checkered
  • 100% organic cotton
  • Practical hanging loop
  • Easy-care, machine wash and dry
  • Simons Maison exclusive designed in Canada
  • 20" x 27.5"

Product Insights

This organic cotton checkered tea towel requires an initial wash to unlock its absorbency, low-lint, and softening benefits, then maintains performance without waxy buildup. At $9.50 it offers strong value, though expect notable shrinkage (up to 5%) and heavy wrinkling that suits farmhouse aesthetics but not formal kitchens. The pattern hides stains and brightens neutral decor, and the hanging loop adds decorative versatility. While most buyers rate it excellent, a few consider it average for the brand.

Verified claims

Absorbency
Requires washing to become absorbent, then maintains performance.
Shrinkage
Listed 20x27.5 inches, shrinks up to 5% after first wash.
Lint
Flat weave organic cotton is low-lint and safe for glassware.
Softening
Softens after washing for comfortable daily use.
Appearance
Normal wash cycle causes heavy wrinkling and up to 5% shrinkage.
Stain camouflage
Buyers report the checkered pattern hides general kitchen stains.
Pattern
Buyers report the checkered plaid brightens neutral decor and hides stains.
Hanging loop
Loop turns towel into a decorative accent for hooks or shelving.
Fabric wrinkling
Wrinkles after wash, suiting farmhouse but not formal kitchens.
Quality consistency
Most buyers rate it excellent and on-brand, though a few find it average for Simons Maison.
Value
At $9.50, it's a strong value organic cotton towel that surpasses expectations after laundering.
Performance & care
Absorbency improves after washing and stays effective without waxy buildup.

Product record

Title
Checkered Tea Towel
Brand
Simons Maison
Price
9.5 CAD
Availability
In stock

Deep Research

Styling and multi-purpose uses for checkered tea towels

  • The 'practical hanging strap on the trim' (as noted in the product listing) allows the towel to be hung from a hook or peg, transforming it from a hidden utility into a visible graphic element — the checkered pattern in ecru adds a subtle farmhouse texture to a backsplash or open shelving.

How organic cotton performs as a tea towel

  • Peak absorbency arrives only after several washes, as the natural pectins and waxes present in organic cotton are stripped away—so the towel becomes noticeably more absorbent once past its initial break-in period.
  • Because organic cotton processing typically avoids silicone-based softeners, this towel won't develop the waxy buildup that gradually chokes absorbency in conventional tea towels, maintaining its drying effectiveness wash after wash.

Image Analysis

2 images
Checkered tea towel product image (primary)
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Product

A woven checkered tea towel with a repeating grid of green, blue, and pale yellow squares, shown folded with visible hems and a textured weave.

  • Checkered patternWoven checkered plaid made of alternating square blocks in green, blue and pale yellow forming a regular grid across the visible towel surface.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.08 · w 0.84 · h 0.84 (high)
  • Fabric textureMedium-coarse woven linen or cotton texture visible at close range; individual weave structure and yarn directionality are visible in the squares.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high)
  • Folded presentationTowel is folded and layered with overlapping panels and a triangular fold near the top right revealing the underside of the fabric.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.60 · h 0.54 (high)
  • Finished edge / hemNarrow hemmed edge visible along folded borders with straight machine stitching visible where fabric turns.
    1 regionx 0.30 · y 0.60 · w 0.50 · h 0.35 (medium)
  • Partial occlusion by plateUpper right portion of the towel is overlapped by a round brown ceramic plate, obscuring part of the pattern.
    1 regionx 0.62 · y 0.00 · w 0.36 · h 0.28 (high)

Other

Styled tabletop scene on a dark wood surface with a round brown plate and gold-toned fork and knife placed on top of the towel; directional lighting creates soft shadows and highlights.

  • Supporting surfaceDark wood tabletop with visible grain and warm brown tones serves as the background surface under the towel and props.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Plate propRound glossy brown ceramic plate sits at upper right, overlapping the towel and showing a highlight on its rim.
    1 regionx 0.64 · y 0.00 · w 0.34 · h 0.30 (high)
  • Cutlery propGold-toned fork and knife rest diagonally across the lower center of the towel, partially covering the checkered pattern.
    1 regionx 0.52 · y 0.66 · w 0.36 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Lighting and shadowDirectional warm light from upper left creates soft highlights on the plate and cutlery and gentle shadows under folds of the towel.

Colors

muted forest green· green squaresteal blue· blue squarespale chartreuse· pale yellow stripes
Checkered tea towel product image 2
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Product

Close-up of a folded/draped woven checkered tea towel showing a green, yellow and blue plaid pattern, a sewn hem, visible woven texture, and a white woven brand label reading 'simons'.

  • Check patternWoven checkered plaid composed of repeating square checks in green, yellow and blue tones where yarns interlace to form mixed tones at overlaps.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.26 · w 0.84 · h 0.64 (high)
  • Fabric textureLoose woven linen-like texture visible with individual warp and weft yarns and small open weave gaps creating a slightly slubby appearance.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.40 · w 0.60 · h 0.44 (high)
  • Sewn hemNarrow folded hem along the towel edge with stitching visible where the fabric is turned over near the top edge of the towel.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.66 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Brand label textsimons
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.10 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Woven brand logoCircular woven logo to the left of the 'simons' text on the same white label
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.10 · w 0.08 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Draping and foldTowel is draped with a soft curved fold creating a raised ridge and visible shadow across the fabric surface toward the right side.
    1 regionx 0.44 · y 0.36 · w 0.40 · h 0.36 (high)

Other

Image is a close-up styled product shot on a wooden surface with directional lighting from the left producing highlights and soft shadows; composition is cropped to emphasize fabric detail.

  • Background surfaceWarm medium-brown wood tabletop with visible grain and a small knot at the top-right corner.
    1 regionx 0.62 · y 0.00 · w 0.38 · h 0.18 (high)
  • LightingDirectional light from the left creates bright highlights on the weave and gentle shadows in folds, emphasizing texture.
  • Shot compositionTight close-up crop focusing on the towel detail and label; top edge of towel and part of the wooden surface are visible.

Colors

pale yellow· yellow check squaresmuted green· green check squaresteal blue· blue check squaresoff white· brand label

Customer Reviews

31 total
4.6

31 reviews · out of 5

linge à vaisselle carreaux neutres

Marie-Reine L.

très absorbant, d'une bonne grandeur

Parfait

Nathalie B.

Parfait

Functional

Janet T.

Cotton towels really absorbs the water quickly when drying dishes

Tea towel

Janet D.

Matches my decor perfectly.

Disappointed in quality

Christianne M.

This dish towel is not what I expected from Simon's

Vivacité des couleurs

Louise D.

Jamais trop de linge dans la cuisine. Qualité moyenne.

Good quality

Kary H.

Good quality

Magnifique

Anne F.

Pour essuyer les verres ils sont fameux

Lovely colours

MARILYN W.

Soft and a great size! Hanging loop for oven.

Great colors

MICHELLE L.

Great colors

Le linge à vaisselle

Murielle A.

Très beau

Linges à vaisselles en coton

Lucie J.

Très satisfaite de mes linges à vaisselles. Ils remplissent bien leur rôle.

Exactly what I needed

Dorothy M.

Exactly what I needed

Beautiful colours

Cristina S.

Adorable

qualité, originalité et beauté

Marie L.

qualité, originalité et beauté

Good quality, vibrant pattern that hides stains well

Emma C.

Was looking for a fun and colourful teat towel that would hide general kitchen stains well. Fits the bill! Softens after a wash and becomes more absorbant.

Super soft & absorbs well

Tanys U.

Felt great in the store, but questioned how well it would dry after it was washed. Very impressed - it’s my favorite tea towel! I went back & bought a second.

Great Classic

Loreen K.

Cheerful plaid to brighten up the kitchen.

Tea towels

Fiona E.

Perfect

Great Tea Towels

Sabrah T.

Wonderful colour. Good size and love the loop in the middle! Good values.

Linge à vaisselle

Linda R.

Très absorbant je vais m’en procurer d’autres

Excellente qualité, comme toujours!

Lise G.

Excellente qualité, comme toujours!

Great quality

Carolynn C.

Very pretty and the placement of the loop is perfect!

Linge vaisselle

Johanne R.

Parfait

Linge vaisselle

Cynthia F.

Couleur et motif

Love it!

Ashwin R.

Love this tea towel 🙂

Joli!

Anouk P.

Très joli! Reste froissé par contre

épais et absorbant

Huguette C.

devient très froissé au lavage

Fun tea towel

Joann B.

I already have a towel identical to this so I know it dries well and works with my mostly white kitchen.

Très satisfaite!

Marie-Pier D.

Très satisfaite!

Tres decevant. N’assèche pas bien

Suzanne L.

Tres decevant. N’assèche pas bien la vaisselle.

Q&A

2 answered
How much does the towel shrink after the first machine wash and dry?
We don't have the exact shrinkage percentage for this towel, but cotton tea towels typically experience up to 5% shrinkage after the first wash due to relaxation shrinkage [1]. We recommend washing before first use.
Is the fabric pre-washed or treated to minimize lint shedding on glassware and dishes?
The towel is not pre-washed or treated specifically to minimize lint. However, as a flat weave organic cotton towel, it should be low-lint on glassware [1]. We still recommend washing before first use to remove any factory finishes.

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/kitchen-dining/tea-towels-dishcloths/kitchen-dish-towels/checkered-tea-towel--3502-2232003?colourId=39
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