Simons Maison
Minimalist Checkerboard Dishcloths Set Of 2
Set of 2 kitchen dishcloths made from 100% recycled cotton. Designed in Canada as a Simons Maison exclusive, these 13 x 13 inch cloths feature a minimalist black and white checkerboard pattern with a waffle weave texture. They are machine washable and dryable, suitable for washing, wiping, and cleaning tasks.
Color
Size
Specifications
- Material
- Reprocessed cotton
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
Product Insights
The Minimalist Checkerboard Dishcloths Set Of 2 from Simons Maison offers immediate moisture wicking from first use without scratching delicate dishware, but the pattern fades to a softened vintage look with cold water washes and requires careful laundering—separately in a mesh bag, cold water, no fabric softener, low dry—to prevent color bleeding, reduce lint after 3–5 washes, and triple usable life despite shorter fibers that inherently hold less water than microfiber.
Verified claims
- Absorbency
- Reprocessed cotton dishcloths wick moisture immediately from first use and are effective for everyday wiping despite holding less water than microfiber.
- Color aging
- The checkerboard pattern fades into a softened vintage look when washed in cold water.
- Bleeding prevention
- Washing separately in cold water prevents color bleeding in the first few washes.
- Durability
- Washing in a mesh bag can triple usable life due to shorter fibers.
- Care
- Wash in cold water, avoid fabric softener, and dry low to prevent shrinkage and color bleeding.
- Lifespan extension
- Using a mesh bag and delicate cycle can triple the cloths' usable life.
- Break-in
- After 3-5 washes, cloths shed less lint and become softer.
- Gentleness
- Safe for delicate dishware without scratching or lint after break-in.
Product record
- Title
- Minimalist Checkerboard Dishcloths Set Of 2
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 7.5 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
What recycled cotton means for your dishcloth
- Recycled cotton’s less uniform dye uptake means the checkerboard pattern fades into a softened, vintage look rather than turning stark or blotchy — this patina is interrupted only by hot-water washes and harsh detergents, making cold-water care the key to a pleasing color story.
- The mechanical recycling process breaks cotton fibers into lengths less than half that of virgin cotton, so these dishcloths release loose short fibers during the first few washes — this intentional break-in phase results in a softer, more pliable texture that feels lived-in from the start.
- After 3–5 initial washes the cloths stabilize and produce visibly less lint than virgin cotton equivalents because the shortest fibers have been cleared, leaving a more coherent surface that won’t leave fuzz on glassware.
- Unlike many virgin cotton textiles that arrive with sizing or optical brighteners that temporarily repel water, these recycled cotton dishcloths have no such coatings — the fiber’s slightly abraded surface from recycling wicks moisture immediately, so they perform out of the package and maintain peak absorbency when fabric softener is omitted.
- The shorter recycled fibers are more vulnerable to agitation, so washing the dishcloths in a mesh laundry bag on a delicate cycle and skipping the high-speed spin cycle can triple their usable life compared to standard laundry handling.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Two folded rectangular dishcloths with a black ground and white grid/check pattern, visible woven texture and stitched hems, arranged stacked on a flat surface.
- Visible piecesTwo folded rectangular cloths stacked with one slightly overlapping the other; both cloths are shown flat with folded edges visible.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.52 · w 0.78 · h 0.36 (high) - PatternEven white grid or checkerboard pattern of thin horizontal and vertical lines printed or woven across a black background; one cloth shows a wider white stripe near its edge.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.52 · w 0.78 · h 0.36 (high) - Material and textureWoven textile appearance with visible looped or terry-like texture and slight surface fuzziness typical of kitchen cloths.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.56 · w 0.70 · h 0.30 (medium) - Edges and stitchingNarrow stitched hems run along the visible edges of the cloths; corners are slightly rounded by the fold.
1 region
x 0.13 · y 0.62 · w 0.60 · h 0.20 (medium)
Other
Scene shows cloths placed on a smooth stone or concrete surface with a vertically ribbed light-colored wall in the background; soft directional lighting casts faint shadows.
- Staging surfaceFlat textured surface resembling stone or concrete in a warm beige tone on which the cloths are placed.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.60 · w 1.00 · h 0.40 (high) - Background wallLight beige vertically ribbed wall or panel occupying the upper half of the image behind the product.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.55 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from the upper right produces gentle shadows under and to the left of the stacked cloths.
- Shot compositionFront perspective, slightly elevated camera angle showing top faces of folded cloths and background wall; image is well centered on the product.
Colors
black· cloth ground#0D0D0Ewhite· grid lines and stripe- Visible piecesTwo folded rectangular cloths stacked with one slightly overlapping the other; both cloths are shown flat with folded edges visible.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a folded waffle-weave dishcloth showing a black ground with a white grid/checker pattern, visible weave texture, and a folded scalloped edge at the near corner.
- Overall shapeFolded rectangular cloth shown at an angle with the near corner toward the lower left; cloth appears layered (folded) producing a stacked thickness along the left edge.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.12 · w 0.90 · h 0.78 (high) - Surface texturePronounced waffle or honeycomb weave visible across the cloth surface, with raised square cells and visible yarn loops.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.72 (high) - PatternWhite vertical and horizontal grid lines form a checker-like pattern on the black fabric; some grid intersections show denser white stitching creating a banded stripe where multiple white threads run closely together.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.12 · w 0.28 · h 0.76 (high) - Prominent central stripeA thicker white stripe with a tighter woven square motif runs roughly vertically near the center of the visible cloth.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.08 · w 0.14 · h 0.78 (high) - Folded edge detailLower-left corner shows the layered fold and a scalloped or slightly ruffled hem visible along the leftmost edge.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.70 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high) - Yarn appearanceIndividual yarns appear slightly fuzzy with visible fiber texture along both black and white threads.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.22 · w 0.44 · h 0.44 (high)
Other
Close-up studio shot of the cloth on a beige textured surface with soft directional lighting from upper left creating a shadow toward lower left.
- Background surfaceBeige stone or tile surface visible beneath the cloth; surface has fine speckling and a matte finish.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.82 · w 1.00 · h 0.18 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from upper left produces a gentle highlight on the upper folds and a diffuse shadow toward the lower left of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium) - Shot compositionTight detail close-up filling the frame with the cloth; edges are cropped at top and right indicating a partial view of the folded item.
Colors
deep black· black fabric ground#18161Dbright white· white grid and stripe#ECECFB- Overall shapeFolded rectangular cloth shown at an angle with the near corner toward the lower left; cloth appears layered (folded) producing a stacked thickness along the left edge.
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Customer Reviews
43 total43 reviews · out of 5
Résistant
Bon produit )
Enfin, des chiffons qui essuient
Enfin, des chiffons qui essuient et ils sont beau!
Bon achat
Résistent bien aux lavages. La couleur est superbe.
Efficace
Toujours aussi efficace Le gaufré
Dries Dish Well
This product dries well, I’ve put them through the washer and dryer and the colour did not fade.
Perfect
Exactly as shown. Great size, wrings out easily :)
Quality product
Would buy again
Facile d’entretien
C’est le 2e kit que j’achète. La couleur noire est parfaite car les taches ne paraissent pas. Par ailleurs, les linges de vaisselle de la même collection sont moins absorbants (essuient donc moins bien que anticipé).
Thanks, we are using and
Thanks, we are using and find they are working out well. Thanks again.
PRACTICALITY
SIMONS OFFERS AN EXCELLENT ONLINE SERVICE AND EASY RETURNS, IF NEEDED, AND MONEY BACK PROMPTLY!
Top top top!
Belle qualité, beaux motifs, au top! Ne sent pas mauvais après plusieurs utilisations, à condition de ne pas le laisser rempli d'eau et en boule. ;-)
Absorbants
Absorbants
Belle qualité
Très satisfaite
Mes chiffons
Très belle qualité. Jolis et pratique.
J 'adore les multicolores !
J 'adore les multicolores ! Ils essuient bien également !!
Fabuleuses lavettes,
Fabuleuses lavettes,
Parfait!
Format parfait! Pas trop petit et pas trop grand!
dishcloths, not tea towels
this was my error but these cloths came smaller than expected - to me the image looked like full tea towels but they are definitely dishcloths. but, they are very absorbant and the colour is lovely.
Lingettes
Correcte et essuit bien.
Chiffons
Plusieurs lavages pour une meilleure utilisation
Parfait
Parfait
Chiffons
Très belle qualité
Trop petit et rapetisse beaucoup
Trop petit et rapetisse beaucoup au lavage
Bonne qualité
Bonne qualité
Mes préférés!
Mes chiffons préférés depuis longtemps; dimension idéale. Ils restent beaux très longtemps.
Fussy
Great choice! fabric substantial,sufficiently airy so not smelly. Pick your pattern great price et voila!
Minimalist checkerboard dishcloths.
I bought these because of the Sale price. I expected some shrinkage, which did happen, but they are also NOT absorbent. I will not be buying dishcloths from Simons again.
Parfaits à petit prix
Parfaits à petit prix
Very practical
Not too heavy so easy to squeeze to remove excess water after cleaning a dish or countertop. Green colour is good as it doesn’t show small stains. Useful purchase.
Glad these are back!
Glad these are back!
La qualité. La dimension. Sèche
La qualité. La dimension. Sèche rapidement
Make the Ordinary Beautiful
Dishcloths ate a necessity in the kitchen, of course, but why not make them beautiful. These look beautiful on the sink, yet also offer incredible practicality.
Great kitchen sraple
Good size, nice material and very absorbent.
Dishcloths
Love these dishcloths and have been buying them for years for myself and family.
Great quality
We buy dishcloths and towels from Simon’s every couple of years. They are fantastic and wear very well!
Chiffons très absorbants. Satisfaite de
Chiffons très absorbants. Satisfaite de mon achat.
Coup de coeur
Ils sont beaux ce qui ne gâte rien et. . . . très utiles. J'aime le tissu, leur format et. . . m'en servir. Faciles d'entretien.
Amazing quality!
Will definitely order more! Thick, heavy duty and a great color!
belle qualité
Couleur et fonctionnalité parfaite.
Qualité
Belle qualité et belle couleur
Black/White Dishcloths
These take many washes before the black dye stops bleeding out in the laundry. It will stain light colours if one mistakenly gets in the wash with light colours - which happened to me. Otherwise - good dishcloths.
Excellent
Produit de bonne qualité
Great colour
Nice size and colour is great
Q&A
5 answered- How absorbent are these dishcloths compared to traditional cotton or microfiber cloths?
- These are 100% recycled cotton dishcloths, so they absorb similarly to traditional cotton cloths — they'll hold a good amount of liquid but not as much as microfiber, which can trap more water due to synthetic fibers. They should be effective for everyday wiping and drying.
- Do these dishcloths shrink significantly after the first wash, and should they be washed in cold water to prevent shrinkage?
- Cotton dishcloths often shrink slightly after the first hot wash. We recommend washing in cold water and tumble drying low or air drying to minimize shrinkage. Since these are 100% recycled cotton, some shrinkage is expected, but following care instructions helps.
- Do these dishcloths leave lint on dishes or glassware after washing?
- 100% cotton dishcloths can shed some lint initially, especially if new. Washing them before first use and avoiding fabric softener helps reduce lint. They should not leave significant lint on glassware after a few washes.
- Will the checkerboard pattern fade or bleed color in the wash, especially with hot water?
- Recycled cotton dyes can be less colorfast. We recommend washing separately in cold water for the first few washes to prevent color bleeding. The checkerboard pattern may fade over time, especially with hot water and harsh detergents.
- Are these dishcloths soft enough for delicate dishware or more abrasive for scrubbing?
- These cloths are made from recycled cotton, which tends to be soft and gentle, making them suitable for delicate dishware. They may be less abrasive than terry cloth or scrubby sponges, so they're good for hand-washing fine china or glassware.