Simons Maison
Fruity Checkers Tea Towel
The Fruity Checkers Tea Towel is a woven kitchen towel from the Simons Maison exclusive collection, designed in Canada. It is intended for drying dishes and general kitchen use, made of 100% organic cotton in a multicolor checkerboard pattern with a hidden hanging loop. The towel measures 19.75 x 27.5 inches (50 x 70 cm) and is machine washable and dryable for easy care.
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Tools & Utensils
Size
Specifications
- Material
- 100% organic cotton
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Tools & Utensils
Product Insights
The Fruity Checkers Tea Towel (Simons Maison, 7.5 CAD, in stock) is designed in Canada from 100% organic cotton, requiring cold water washing, mild detergent, no fabric softener, and low-heat or air drying to preserve its checker pattern and 50x70 cm size; no third-party organic certification is disclosed, and the manufacturing location is unspecified.
Verified claims
- Shrinkage prevention
- Some minimal shrinkage is possible with hot washing or drying, but washing at 30°C and air-drying helps minimize shrinkage and keep the towel close to its 50 x 70 cm size.
- Care
- Machine washable and dryer-safe when washed separately in cold water with a mild liquid detergent and no fabric softener, especially for the first few washes to reduce dye transfer; low-heat or air drying preserves the checker pattern and the 50 x 70 cm size, while skipping fabric softener also protects absorbency.
- Drying method
- Air-dry via the hanging loop or machine-dry on a low-heat delicate cycle to help preserve the checker pattern.
- Organic certification
- Listed as 100% organic cotton but no third-party certification disclosed.
- Manufacturing location
- Designed in Canada; the manufacturing location is not disclosed.
- Absorbency
- Buyer reports are mostly positive on absorbency: reviewers describe the towel as lightweight but absorbent and note it becomes more absorbent after a few wash cycles, though a few say it is not very absorbent and leaves water marks on dishes.
- Weave / pattern construction
- The towel has a multicolor checkerboard pattern. The product page does not name a specific weave, but the towel is a flat-woven 100% organic cotton towel rather than plush or waffle; the checker pattern appears to be woven into the cotton rather than printed.
- Colorfastness / color
- The towel is offered in Patterned Green and Crimson; buyer feedback on color is mixed: some reviewers report colors did not fade in the wash, while others find the colors duller or less vibrant than expected.
- Pack size
- Sold as a single tea towel, not a set; the matching Fruity Checkers dishcloths are sold as a set of 2.
Product record
- Title
- Fruity Checkers Tea Towel
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 7.5 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 5 sourcesUses
Everyday hand-drying and light kitchen wipe-downs
A natural fit for drying hands and wiping up around the kitchen. Reviews indicate the cotton becomes highly absorbent after a few break-in washes and holds up to repeated laundering, though some reviewers report the towel can leave lint or water streaks on glassware, so it may work better as a hand towel than for drying dishes. Shrinkage after the first wash is also reported.[1]
A colorful accent or easy gift for the kitchen
Per a review analysis, customers use this tea towel to add a pop of color to their kitchens or to give as a thoughtful gift, thanks to its cheerful pattern and handy hanging hook. Note that the actual colors tend to be more muted and pastel than they appear in photos, which may matter if you're hoping for vibrant décor. Its absorbency and attractive design were also mentioned favorably.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Fruity Checkers Tea Towel: Choose this if you want a cheerful, tropical-checker accent towel for hand-drying and light kitchen tasks: it is made of 100% organic cotton with a hidden back hanging loop and a generous 19.75 by 27.5 inches (50 x 70 cm) size, and reviewers say it becomes highly absorbent after a break-in wash. It is also a popular pick for adding a pop of color or gifting. Note that it can leave lint or water streaks on glassware and is not recommended for drying dishes, colors may look more muted and pastel than in photos, and several reviewers report shrinkage and wrinkling after the first wash—so skip hot water and tumble drying if you want to keep the larger size.[1] | Checkered Tea Towel: Choose this if you want an easy-care, machine-washable towel in 100% organic cotton whose checkered pattern hides everyday kitchen stains and adds a cheerful accent to white or minimalist kitchens. Its centered hanging loop makes it convenient to grab from an oven handle, and at 20 inches by 27.5 inches it offers ample drying surface, with most reviewers finding it soft and highly absorbent after laundering and some praising it as lint-free for delicate glassware. Note that a few units reportedly fall short on absorbency, and the fabric wrinkles badly after washing, so ironing may be needed for a crisp, display-ready look.[2] | Minimalist Checkers Tea Towel: Choose this if you want an everyday cotton tea towel for washing, wiping, and dish drying that doubles as kitchen decor — it's made of 100% recycled cotton in a woven black checkerboard with a hanging loop, and most reviewers find it absorbent enough for glasses and plates. Note it runs smaller than some expect at about 19.75 by 27.5 inches, may need several washes before drying effectively, and can shrink noticeably after the first wash if high heat is used, so a cold wash and line drying are advisable. The black colorway is specifically reported by multiple reviewers to absorb less well than other colors, so consider the Green or Burgundy variants if drying performance is the priority.[3,4,5] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A single checkered cotton or linen tea towel draped over a light countertop edge and hanging down in front of a dark wood cabinet. The towel shows a woven check pattern with alternating colored squares and visible woven texture and folded/draped geometry.
- Overall shape and placementRectangular cloth folded and draped over a countertop edge with one corner hanging down toward the right; the visible face shows two overlapping layers where the towel folds.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.18 · w 0.84 · h 0.74 (high) - PatternLarge check/checker pattern composed of alternating square blocks forming a grid; individual squares show mixed/yarned appearance from the weave where colors intersect.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.22 · w 0.70 · h 0.66 (high) - Fabric textureVisible woven texture with crosswise threads and slight slub texture consistent with a medium-weight woven tea towel; weave detail visible at close scale in the squares.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.40 · w 0.40 · h 0.40 (medium) - Hem detailNarrow stitched hem along the visible bottom edge of the towel with straight machine stitching visible on the left hanging panel.
1 region
x 0.09 · y 0.75 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high) - Fold and drape highlightsSoft folds create gentle raised ridges and shadows, producing a visible three-dimensional drape over the countertop edge and toward the cabinet front.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.20 · w 0.48 · h 0.60 (high) - Color intersection mottlingWhere two colored threads overlap the squares show a mottled or heathered appearance rather than solid flat color, indicating a two-weave color mix.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.36 · w 0.34 · h 0.44 (medium)
Other
Lifestyle setting with towel staged on a light countertop above a dark wood cabinet; a shallow matte green bowl sits on the countertop behind the towel and a pale tiled backsplash fills the upper background. Even studio lighting produces soft shadows.
- Countertop and cabinetSmooth light-colored countertop edge visible near top third of image with dark stained wooden cabinet front below where towel hangs.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.08 · w 0.90 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.05 · y 0.38 · w 0.90 · h 0.60 (high) - Bowl propShallow round matte green bowl placed on the countertop behind the towel, visible as a horizontal oval from the side view.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.04 · w 0.36 · h 0.16 (high) - BacksplashPale square-tile backsplash in a light beige tone with visible grout lines forming a regular grid behind the countertop and bowl.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.96 · h 0.24 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffused studio lighting from upper-left produces gentle highlights on the towel's folds and soft shadows on the cabinet face.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution product photograph with clear focus on towel and shallow depth of field on background tiles and bowl.
Colors
off-white· background squares and base cloth#F9EDECmustard yellow· yellow check squares#D1BDB5deep navy· dark blue/navy check squares#2C3344olive green· olive green check squares#353233muted magenta· muted red/magenta check squares- Overall shape and placementRectangular cloth folded and draped over a countertop edge with one corner hanging down toward the right; the visible face shows two overlapping layers where the towel folds.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a woven checkered tea towel showing multicolored square weave, a red hem trim, and a white woven hanging loop label printed with 'simons'.
- Fabric patternWoven checkered pattern composed of repeating square blocks in multiple colors (cream background squares interspersed with blue, light blue, mustard yellow, olive/green and dark blue squares). The weave texture is visible with diagonal twill-like threads.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.18 · w 0.86 · h 0.77 (high) - Hem trimNarrow fabric hem in a deep red or burgundy color visible along an edge that runs diagonally across the image near the center.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.32 · w 0.70 · h 0.12 (high) - Woven hanging loop labelWhite woven loop label stitched into the hem, folded and lying on top of the towel surface.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.38 · w 0.44 · h 0.14 (high) - Label text“simons”
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.40 · w 0.33 · h 0.09 (high) - Label iconSmall round/oval icon to the left of the 'simons' text on the white label (graphic mark, not transcribed as letters).
1 region
x 0.31 · y 0.40 · w 0.04 · h 0.08 (medium) - Visible weave textureClose-up shows fine woven threads and slight slub texture of the cloth; individual yarn intersections are visible.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.18 · w 0.86 · h 0.77 (high)
Other
Studio-style product close-up with a neutral textured surface beneath, soft directional lighting from top-right, and soft shadows.
- Shot compositionTight close-up crop focusing on a folded portion of the towel with the label centered; corners of the towel extend toward the image edges.
- Background surfaceSmooth light beige surface visible at the bottom-right corner under the towel.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.84 · w 0.31 · h 0.14 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from the top-right creates gentle shadows and subtle highlights on the woven texture, with a darker shadow area near the label fold.
Colors
white· label backgroundmedium gray· label textdeep red· hem trim#735C53mustard yellow· check square - mustardolive green· check square - olivenavy blue· check square - navy#555C6Elight blue· check square - light bluewarm cream· check square - cream- Fabric patternWoven checkered pattern composed of repeating square blocks in multiple colors (cream background squares interspersed with blue, light blue, mustard yellow, olive/green and dark blue squares). The weave texture is visible with diagonal twill-like threads.
Customer Reviews
45 total45 reviews · out of 5
Lovely linens
I love Simons kitchen linens. This is my 2nd batch replacing the first ones I purchased 5 years ago. They are lightweight but absorbent and feel great.
Juste beau
Très décevant. Parfait pour s'essuyer les mains seulement.
Great quality!
Beautiful pattern and the hook placement is excellent.
Satisfaction promise et dûe
Ce linge à vaisselle est tout à fait à la hauteur de mes attentes
Gifts for travellers
If you don’t have much room in your suitcase.
cadeaux
ce sont mes embalages de Noël
nice
are a gift
Tea towels
Good product, great service Thanks
Coton peu absorbant
Laisse toujours des traces d’eau sur la vaisselle
bel achat
bel achat
rapetisse à chaque séchage
non je recommande pas dutout ce produit
Too thin, Colors don't pop
The material is somewhat thin and the colors aren't as vibrant as a result.
Absorbant.
Absorbant.
Belle qualité
Belle qualité
Bien
Après une couple de lavage le tissu devient plus absorbant
Bonne absorption
J’adore ces linges à vaisselle, la couleur est parfaite.
Linge à vaisselle coton
Pure qualité
Belle qualité
Belle qualité
Dull
The colours are dull in real life. Love the fabric though and good value for price (especially on sale)
Beautiful vibrant colours. Excellent quality.
Beautiful vibrant colours. Excellent quality.
Très beau!
Très beau!
Efficace, essuie très bien.
Efficace, essuie très bien.
colour not as expected
colour not as expected
Linge à vaisselle
Il est très beau dans ma cuisine. Je suis très satisfaite.
Good quality
Love this colour and quality
Great teatowels
These are great teatowels. We use them regularly and they do an excellent job of drying. The material holds up well to a lot of use and washing.
Wonderful cotton. Absorbs water very
Wonderful cotton. Absorbs water very well. Didn't fade in the wash. Best linens around can be found at Simon's.
qualité fiable
très absorbant et les couleurs ont resté belles après le lavage.
Nice Pattern
Attractive and nice to hang on the stove door.Roomy…
linge a vaiselle
je les adores
Superbe
Tissus de bonne qualité, belles couleurs. Tissus n’a pas rétréci au lavage.
Joli et utile
J’aime beaucoup ce linge à vaisselle estival. Il essuie très bien et le petit crochet intégré permet de le faire sécher facilement après usage. Ses dimensions sont parfaites!
Bon tissu, jolie couleur.
Je l’ai lavé avant de m’en servir et de cette manière il est beaucoup plus absorbant, c’est le deuxième que j’achète. Satisfaite.
Bright colours!
I love the colours and quality of the towel.
Tissus extrêmement froissant
Pas un bon achat
Nice tea towels!
Great look, good quality.
Couleur parfaire
Satisfaite
Bien fait!
Bien fait!
Beau linge à vaisselle
Beau tissus
Après le lavage c’est devenu
Après le lavage c’est devenu tout froissé ( j’ai été obligé de le repasser et de plus ce linge à vaisselle a rapetissé.
My favourite Tea Towels
I love these cotton tea towels, they are absorbent, perfect size, feel great and wash well.
Excellent
Excellent
Pretty
The size looked perfect, a little larger than usual, but after one wash it shrunk to the regular size. Still very pretty and useful, just wish it was larger.
Ce sont des cadeaux pour
Ce sont des cadeaux pour mes petits enfants.
Beau et essuie bien.
Oui je recommande ce linge à vaisselle.