Simons Maison
Dotted Stripes Cotton-Linen Blend Tea Towel
Tea towel made from a cotton-linen blend with a dotted stripe pattern and solid black stripes on a cream background. Designed in Canada as a Simons Maison exclusive, it features a practical hanging loop on the trim and measures 19.75 by 27.5 inches (50 x 70 cm). Machine washable and dryable for easy care.
- Material
- Cotton-Linen Blend
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Tools & Utensils
Size
Specifications
Cotton-linen blend tea towel with dotted stripes pattern, hanging loop, and easy-care machine washable design.
Features a practical hanging loop, easy-care machine wash and dry, and measures 19.75 x 27.5 inches.
- Material
- Cotton-Linen Blend
- Secondary
- linen
- Occasion
- everyday
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Tools & Utensils
Additional Attributes
- exclusive design
- designed in Canada
- practical hanging loop
- easy-care
- machine washable
- cotton-linen blend
- dotted stripes
Product Insights
The Dotted Stripes Cotton-Linen Blend Tea Towel from Simons Maison, priced at 14 CAD, is a durable, fast-drying towel that delivers streak-free glassware drying after a break-in period of 2–3 washes; the main tradeoff is initial lint shedding and 3–10% shrinkage, which diminish with washing, transforming the towel into a nearly lint-free, soft cloth that is 40–50% stronger than cotton, dries twice as fast, and withstands high heat for kitchen tasks.
Verified claims
- Lint shedding
- Initial lint shedding diminishes after 2–3 wash cycles.
- Lint mitigation
- Washing with white vinegar or baking soda reduces initial lint.
- Break-in performance
- After a few washes to remove loose fibers, the towel becomes nearly lint-free and dries glassware reasonably well without leaving streaks.
- Absorbency
- The blend's moisture-wicking ability improves after the initial shrinkage period, so the towel dries dishes more efficiently after several washes.
- Drying speed
- Dries up to twice as fast as a pure cotton towel of the same weight, reducing damp time that can breed mildew and musty smells.
- Softening
- Towel softens significantly after 3–5 washes and smooths further through a dozen cycles.
- Shrinkage
- Linen shrinks 3–10% early on; low-heat drying limits size loss.
- Durability
- Linen fibers are roughly 40–50% stronger than cotton fibers, so the blend resists tearing and stretching better than a pure cotton towel.
- Moisture management
- Dries up to twice as fast as cotton while absorbing 20% of its weight without feeling damp, with improved wicking after washes reducing mildew risk.
- Heat tolerance
- Linen withstands higher temperatures than cotton, safe for briefly handling hot baking sheets.
- Machine care
- The towel is machine washable and dryable; low-heat or air-dry drying helps preserve its full wiping surface area.
- Material composition
- The tea towel is made from a 60% linen / 40% cotton blend, so linen is the dominant fiber rather than cotton.
- Weave
- The towel is a lightweight, flat-weave cloth rather than a heavy terry towel.
Product record
- Title
- Dotted Stripes Cotton-Linen Blend Tea Towel
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 14 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 7 sourcesUses
Everyday kitchen wiping and cleaning
A go-to cloth for washing, wiping, and cleaning around the kitchen. It's easy-care and can go straight into the machine for both washing and drying after use. A practical hanging loop on the trim keeps it within reach between tasks.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Dotted Stripes Cotton-Linen Blend Tea Towel: Choose this for everyday washing, wiping, and cleaning tasks when you want a decorative tea towel with a dotted stripe design on a cream base. It is made of a 60% linen and 40% cotton blend with a visible slubbed texture, measures 19.75 inches by 27.5 inches, has a practical hanging loop on the trim, and is easy-care with machine wash and dry. It comes in Black and White and Orange colorways, so pick it if one of those looks suits your kitchen; note it is a single towel rather than a set.[1,2,3] | Bistro Stripes Tea Towel: Choose this for everyday kitchen washing, wiping, and cleaning tasks if you want an easy-care towel in 100% organic cotton that can go straight into the machine for washing and drying. Its woven, stripe-patterned design in a warm cream or off-white ground comes in Charcoal and Brown color options, measures 19.75 by 27.5 inches (50 x 70 cm), and includes a practical hanging loop stitched into the hem. Designed in Canada as a Simons Maison exclusive, it has a coarse woven texture that reads as linen-like, which suits shoppers who prefer a rustic look over a smooth, soft finish.[4,5,6] | Pinstripes Tea Towels Set Of 2: Choose this if you want a set of two generously sized tea towels (20 by 27.5 inches, Slate Grey) that handle everyday dish and glassware drying, dry quickly, and double as kitchen decor with a bold pinstripe design. The set pairs a plush striped towel with a matching solid waffle towel in 100% recycled cotton, with a hidden back hanging loop, stitched hems, and easy machine wash-and-dry care. Note that reviewers describe the solid towel as thinner and possibly less absorbent for large spills, so rely on the striped one for heavy drying.[7] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A folded rectangular tea towel laid flat with a central panel of closely spaced vertical dotted stripes and two solid parallel black stripes near the left edge. The fabric has a textured cotton-linen appearance and is light cream in color.
- Overall shape and placementFolded rectangular towel occupying the central vertical area of the image, laid flat on a tiled surface with the short edges near the top and bottom of the image.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.84 (high) - Central dotted stripe panelA wide central panel composed of many closely spaced vertical rows of short black dot-like stitches or print, forming dotted stripes that run parallel to the towel's long axis.
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x 0.30 · y 0.08 · w 0.54 · h 0.84 (high) - Parallel solid stripesTwo solid black parallel vertical stripes located on the left side of the towel, separated by a narrow band of cream fabric; stripes run the towel length and are visually thicker than the dotted panel lines.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.16 · w 0.18 · h 0.72 (high) - Side plain borderA plain cream border band along the right edge of the visible towel with no pattern, slightly narrower than the central dotted panel.
1 region
x 0.84 · y 0.08 · w 0.12 · h 0.84 (high) - Fabric textureVisible coarse woven texture consistent with a cotton-linen blend; small slubs and weave structure are apparent across the cream areas.
- Fold detailTowel appears folded at least once along its width near the left side producing a visible double layer and a stacked hem at the bottom left corner.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.68 · w 0.28 · h 0.24 (high)
Other
Kitchen staging with a tiled countertop background, a white silicone spatula with a wooden handle laid diagonally over the towel, and a scalloped ceramic egg tray visible in the top-right corner; soft directional lighting casts shadows to the lower right.
- Background surfaceSquare light beige/cream ceramic tiles with visible grout lines forming a grid behind and surrounding the towel.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Prop - spatulaA white silicone spatula head with a light wooden handle placed diagonally across the lower-left quadrant of the towel, partially obscuring the dotted pattern.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.62 · w 0.36 · h 0.34 (high) - Prop - ceramic trayA scalloped white ceramic tray with small floral decorations visible in the top-right corner of the image, cropped by the image edge.
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.00 · w 0.22 · h 0.28 (high) - Lighting and shadowDirectional warm lighting from upper left produces soft shadows to the lower right of the towel and spatula, creating slight shading across the fabric texture.
Colors
light cream· main fabric#F4F1EDblack· dotted stripe pattern and solid stripes#1D1A1A- Overall shape and placementFolded rectangular towel occupying the central vertical area of the image, laid flat on a tiled surface with the short edges near the top and bottom of the image.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a folded cream-colored textured tea towel showing a dotted black grid pattern across the main face, two vertical black woven stripes on a folded edge, a decorative black braided border, and a fabric hanging loop with a woven brand name.
- Base fabric textureCream/off-white woven cloth with visible slubbed texture consistent with a cotton-linen weave; surface shows irregular weave and slight slubbing.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.62 · h 0.76 (high) - Dotted grid patternMain face decorated with a regular grid of small black square/dot motifs arranged in rows and columns covering most of the visible area.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.28 · w 0.58 · h 0.58 (high) - Folded edge stripesA folded towel edge at the left shows two parallel vertical black woven stripes on the cream fabric; stripes are relatively wide and textured.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.08 · w 0.23 · h 0.85 (high) - Braided decorative borderA narrow decorative braided or laurel-style black border runs near the top interior edge of the towel, composed of repeating diagonal stitch motifs.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.06 · w 0.50 · h 0.12 (high) - Hanging loop with brand textA cream woven fabric hanging loop stitched into the towel top bears a woven brand name in a light brown color.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.02 · w 0.32 · h 0.10 (high) - Brand text on loop“simons”
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.03 · w 0.20 · h 0.07 (high)
Other
Product arranged on a light glossy tiled surface with directional lighting producing soft shadows and highlights; image is a close-up crop focusing on towel details.
- Background surfaceGlossy off-white ceramic tile surface with visible grout lines forming a grid behind the towel.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.96 · h 0.20 (high) - Shot compositionClose-up, angled top-down crop showing folded towel occupying most of the frame with the hanging loop near the top center.
- Lighting and shadowWarm directional lighting from upper-left creates soft highlights and a shadow along the left folded edge and within weave texture.
Colors
cream· main fabricblack· pattern and stripes#1D1A1Blight brown· hanging loop text#DBCBB4- Base fabric textureCream/off-white woven cloth with visible slubbed texture consistent with a cotton-linen weave; surface shows irregular weave and slight slubbing.
Customer Reviews
2 total2 reviews · out of 5
Marchandise impeccable
Les chocolats sont à offrir en cadeau à Pâques. . .
Le lin est vraiment formidable
Le lin est vraiment formidable pour les linges à vaisselle!