Simons Maison
Checkered Tea Towel
This checkered tea towel from Simons Maison is made of 100% organic cotton and woven in a green, blue, and pale yellow plaid pattern. It measures 20 x 27.5 inches (50 x 70 cm) and features a hanging loop and sewn hem, with a woven 'simons' label. Designed in Canada, it is machine washable and dryable for easy care.
- Material
- 100% organic cotton
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Tools & Utensils
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
- Becomes noticeably more absorbent only after the first few washes, as the natural pectins and waxes in organic cotton are stripped away.
- Shrinkage
- Listed 20x27.5 inches, shrinks up to 5% after first wash.
- Lint
- Flat weave organic cotton is low-lint on glassware only after an initial wash to remove factory finishes.
- Softening
- Softens after washing for comfortable daily use.
- Appearance
- This tea towel may shrink up to 5% after the first wash.
- 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
- This towel is less likely to develop waxy buildup that gradually reduces drying performance, because organic cotton processing typically avoids silicone-based softeners.
Product record
- Title
- Checkered Tea Towel
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 9.5 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 4 sourcesUses
Everyday dish drying with a soft cotton towel
Reach for this cotton tea towel at the sink to dry dishes — reviewers report the fabric absorbs water quickly and the generous size handles multiple dishes without constant wringing. Many say absorbency improves after a machine wash, and the towel softens considerably post-wash, making it pleasant for daily use. Keep in mind it may not be very absorbent straight out of the package, and a few users still find it ineffective for drying.[1]
Hanging storage on oven handles
This tea towel has a practical hanging loop on its trim, and customer feedback describes hanging it on the oven handle for easy access while cooking. Reviewers report that the loop keeps the towel reachable and helps free up drawer space. Some feedback also notes the towel's ample size makes handling and oven-handle storage simple.[1]
A cheerful plaid accent for everyday kitchen decor
According to aggregated customer feedback, this tea towel's checkered plaid pattern works as a decorative touch that brightens the kitchen and blends with many color schemes. Reviewers also noted the pattern helps hide everyday stains. Keep in mind that some reported the fabric wrinkles heavily after washing, so it may fall short if you want a crisp, pressed look.[1]
Keeping a busy kitchen looking tidy between washes
This checkered tea towel works well for everyday kitchen use where spills happen often. Per a review analysis, customers report that the patterned plaid design camouflages minor stains, so the towel can look fresh longer between washes while brightening the kitchen.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Checkered Tea Towel: Choose this if you want an everyday dish-drying towel with a decorative touch: it is made of 100 percent organic cotton, measures 20 inches by 27.5 inches, has a practical hanging loop on the trim, and is machine washable and dryable. Its woven green, blue, and pale yellow check pattern comes in Patterned Ecru, Green, or Red, and per an analysis of customer reviews the design brightens kitchens, blends with many color schemes, and hides everyday stains. Note that reviewers report absorbency may be low out of the package and improves significantly for most after washing (though a few still find it ineffective), and the fabric wrinkles heavily after laundering, which may not suit those wanting a crisp, pressed look.[1,2] | Minimalist Checkers Tea Towel: Choose this if you want an everyday cotton tea towel for washing, wiping, and drying dishes, with a minimalist checkerboard look, a hanging loop for storage, and a machine-washable 100% recycled cotton build. It comes in Black, Green, and Burgundy, measures 19.75 inches by 27.5 inches, and most reviewers find it absorbs well for glasses and plates—though new towels may need several washes to reach full absorbency. Note that dark colors, including the black colorway, may leave streaks or absorb less well than lighter colors, and a cold wash with air-drying is recommended since high heat can cause shrinkage.[3] | Textured Checkers Tea Towels Set Of 2: Choose this if you want a set of two 20 by 27.5 inch (50 x 70 cm) towels with a raised checkered waffle texture, hanging loops at the back, and easy machine wash-and-dry care. Made of 100% recycled cotton and offered in Black, Silver, and Khaki/Sage/Olive, reviewers found the look true to online photos and great for quickly drying hands. Note that a report describes seams that may unravel after a single wash, and the fabric's high absorbency may make it less effective than standard tea towels for drying dishes.[4] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
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 region
x 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 region
x 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.
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x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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.
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x 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 region
x 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 patternWoven checkered plaid made of alternating square blocks in green, blue and pale yellow forming a regular grid across the visible towel surface.
- 02
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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.66 · h 0.12 (high) - Brand label text“simons”
1 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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- Check patternWoven checkered plaid composed of repeating square checks in green, yellow and blue tones where yarns interlace to form mixed tones at overlaps.
Customer Reviews
31 total31 reviews · out of 5
Good quality, vibrant pattern that hides stains well
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.
Great Classic
Cheerful plaid to brighten up the kitchen.
Linge vaisselle
Parfait
Good quality
Good quality
Tea towels
Perfect
Vivacité des couleurs
Jamais trop de linge dans la cuisine. Qualité moyenne.
épais et absorbant
devient très froissé au lavage
Très satisfaite!
Très satisfaite!
Beautiful colours
Adorable
Lovely colours
Soft and a great size! Hanging loop for oven.
Exactly what I needed
Exactly what I needed
Functional
Cotton towels really absorbs the water quickly when drying dishes
Parfait
Parfait
Magnifique
Pour essuyer les verres ils sont fameux
Joli!
Très joli! Reste froissé par contre
Love it!
Love this tea towel 🙂
Disappointed in quality
This dish towel is not what I expected from Simon's
Le linge à vaisselle
Très beau
qualité, originalité et beauté
qualité, originalité et beauté
Fun tea towel
I already have a towel identical to this so I know it dries well and works with my mostly white kitchen.
Great quality
Very pretty and the placement of the loop is perfect!
Tres decevant. N’assèche pas bien
Tres decevant. N’assèche pas bien la vaisselle.
Super soft & absorbs well
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.
Linges à vaisselles en coton
Très satisfaite de mes linges à vaisselles. Ils remplissent bien leur rôle.
Excellente qualité, comme toujours!
Excellente qualité, comme toujours!
Linge à vaisselle
Très absorbant je vais m’en procurer d’autres
Linge vaisselle
Couleur et motif
Tea towel
Matches my decor perfectly.
linge à vaisselle carreaux neutres
très absorbant, d'une bonne grandeur
Great colors
Great colors
Great Tea Towels
Wonderful colour. Good size and love the loop in the middle! Good values.