Danica
Retro Nature Jacquard Tea Towel
This jacquard tea towel from Danica is made of two layers of woven cotton and features a retro floral and geometric pattern in mustard yellow and off-white with dark green edging. It measures 20 by 28 inches (51 by 71 cm) and is designed for drying dishes and general kitchen use. The towel is machine washable and dryable, and dries quickly.
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Size
Specifications
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
Product Insights
The Danica Retro Nature Jacquard Tea Towel's reversible double-layer weave resists fading and peeling, dries faster than terry cloth while shedding minimal lint after initial washes, and is softer and thicker than standard flat-weave cotton; however, its absorbency is intermediate, holding less water in exchange for quick drying, and first-wash shrinkage of 3-5% requires cold water and low heat care.
Verified claims
- Reversible design
- Reversible jacquard weave resists fading, dries quickly, and allows flipping to a clean side.
- Pattern durability
- Jacquard-woven pattern won't fade or peel with washing.
- Reversibility
- Fully reversible, with the pattern appearing in an inverse colorway on the reverse side.
- Absorbency and drying
- Absorbency between terry and flat-weave, but dries faster, reducing lint and odor.
- Lint shedding
- Sheds minimal lint; safe for glassware after initial washes.
- Shrinkage
- First-wash shrinkage of 3-5% is minimized with cold water and low heat.
- Weave performance
- The jacquard double-layer weave dries faster and sheds less lint than terry cloth.
- Pattern care
- The jacquard pattern won't fade or peel, and the towel is reversible to hide stains.
- Hand feel
- Softer and thicker than standard flat-weave cotton towels.
- Quick dry
- Dries faster than terry cloth, but holds less water.
Product record
- Title
- Retro Nature Jacquard Tea Towel
- Brand
- Danica
- Price
- 16 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How the double-layer weave affects feel and reversibility
- Because both sides are finished and patterned (unlike a single-layer printed towel), you can flip it to suit your mood or interior palette, or to conceal a side that has been splattered while cooking, effectively extending the time between needed washes for display.
- The towel's designation as a jacquard weave with two layers of woven cotton points to a double-cloth construction—two fabrics woven simultaneously and joined at the edges—which makes the towel fully reversible with the retro floral motif appearing in an inverse colorway on the reverse side, offering two decorative looks from one towel.
- The double-layer build adds heft and a softer, more substantial hand than a basic flat-weave cotton towel, yet because the fabric lacks the looped pile of terry cloth it still dries quickly—matching the product's promise of fast drying with a more luxurious sensory experience.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A folded/draped jacquard tea towel hanging from a horizontal metal rod, showing a repeating floral and geometric pattern in mustard yellow and off-white with a narrow dark green border. The towel is folded with visible drape folds and a finished hem.
- Overall shape and hangRectangular tea towel folded and draped over a horizontal metal rod; two main hanging panels with soft vertical folds and a bottom curved hem visible on the right panel.
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.13 · w 0.60 · h 0.73 (high) - Pattern compositionJacquard-style repeating design combining large stylized floral motifs and elongated leaf shapes interspersed with geometric bands of checkerboard squares and right-triangle motifs.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.18 · w 0.48 · h 0.62 (high) - Primary colors on fabricLarge areas of mustard yellow contrasted with off-white pattern fields across the fabric surface.
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x 0.35 · y 0.18 · w 0.40 · h 0.60 (high) - Edge finishNarrow solid dark green hem/trim runs along the visible edges of the towel.
2 regions
x 0.59 · y 0.20 · w 0.20 · h 0.64 (high); x 0.34 · y 0.20 · w 0.08 · h 0.58 (medium) - Fabric textureWoven jacquard texture visible with slightly raised pattern areas and a matte textile finish.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.30 · w 0.34 · h 0.44 (medium) - Fold detail at topTop edge shows a tied loop over the rod creating a gathered knot where the towel is secured and folds cascade downward.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.10 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (medium)
Other
Kitchen lifestyle scene with a metal hanging rod, a wooden cutting board and a green ceramic pitcher on a neutral tabletop against a warm beige wall; soft directional lighting from left creates gentle shadows.
- Hanging hardwareHorizontal cylindrical metal rod with a round wall mount visible at left, rod appears polished stainless or chrome.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.11 · w 0.40 · h 0.08 (high) - Wooden cutting board propTall paddle-shaped wooden cutting board hangs behind the towel, warm medium-brown wood grain with a rounded top and a hole for hanging tied with a cord.
1 region
x 0.11 · y 0.24 · w 0.28 · h 0.57 (high) - Ceramic pitcher propTall glossy green ceramic pitcher sits on the surface at lower left with a curved handle and reflective highlights.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.70 · w 0.22 · h 0.29 (high) - Background and surfaceSmooth warm beige wall background and a matte neutral countertop surface; soft left-side lighting produces subtle shadows under the props and towel.
- Lighting and shadowsDiffuse directional lighting from left creating soft highlight on pitcher and gentle cast shadows of cutting board and towel on the wall.
Colors
mustard yellow· main pattern fields#937C64off-white· pattern contrast areas#F2ECE4dark green· edge trim#734303- Overall shape and hangRectangular tea towel folded and draped over a horizontal metal rod; two main hanging panels with soft vertical folds and a bottom curved hem visible on the right panel.
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Product
Close-up of a folded jacquard tea towel showing woven graphic pattern in mustard yellow on an off-white ground, with a dark olive green stitched rolled edge. Visible weave texture and layered folds are present.
- Overall fabric constructionWoven jacquard cloth with visible textured weave; pattern colors are formed by woven threads rather than printed surface.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.05 · w 0.94 · h 0.90 (high) - Folded layoutTowel displayed with multiple soft folds and one prominent curved fold running diagonally from upper center toward lower right, showing front and reverse of the fabric.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.08 · w 0.65 · h 0.70 (high) - Edge finishNarrow rolled edge finished with dense overlock stitching in a dark olive green thread running along the towel perimeter visible on the folded edge.
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.13 · w 0.58 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.55 · w 0.56 · h 0.28 (high) - Graphic motif - floralLarge stylized flower motif in mustard yellow with off-white negative-space center and simple line details visible near lower center of image.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.67 · w 0.46 · h 0.28 (high) - Graphic motif - elongated shapesElongated organic pod or leaf shapes in mustard yellow with thin off-white line details visible on the folded top layer.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.02 · w 0.50 · h 0.18 (high) - Graphic motif - geometric blocksChecker and triangle-like geometric blocks in mustard yellow on off-white forming a patterned field seen on both top and underside of the fold.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.28 · w 0.44 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.30 · w 0.38 · h 0.50 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral beige surface with soft directional lighting from upper left creating gentle shadows and highlights on fabric folds.
- Background surfaceFlat neutral beige background surface visible at right and under fabric, smooth matte finish.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.00 · w 0.32 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting creates subtle shadows along folds and a slight specular highlight on raised fabric areas, indicating diffuse studio light.
- Shot compositionClose-up cropped composition focusing on pattern and edge detail; corners of the towel extend beyond frame indicating partial view.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium)
Colors
mustard yellow· pattern fill#B39C8Boff-white· ground/negative spacedark olive green· stitched edge- Overall fabric constructionWoven jacquard cloth with visible textured weave; pattern colors are formed by woven threads rather than printed surface.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
21 total21 reviews · out of 5
tea towel
Beautiful color and design, but I can't comment on the functionality or washability as it was given as a gift.
J'aime !
Je men étais procuré un premier lors d'un achat précédent. J'en achète un deuxième. J'aime le motif coloré et original. Je trouve qu'il absorbe correctement. Il est bon à savoir qu'on n'ajoute jamais d'assouplissant liquide ou en feuilles au lavage ou séchage de linges à vaisselle ou de serviettes. Ça nuit à leur capacité d'absorption.
Juste wow!
Très doux et style funky! J'adore!
EXACTLY AS SHOWN AND DESCRIBED
I was so excited about these tea towels and wasn’t disappointed! They are exactly as they looked online!
Nice tea towels
Look nice and wash well
J’adore!
J’adore!
J’adore !
Joli motif !
My favourite tea towels
Beautiful design and great quality (thin layers but very absorbent).
Incredible fabric
The colours and design of this whole series of jacquard tea towels are beautiful. They did not shrink too badly. They’re a little less absorbent than the French jacquard tea towels I have, but at half the cost it’s not a deal breaker.
Material very thin
Need more substance to be an effective hand or dish towel.
Beautiful
doesn't absorb much, but love color and design 😍
Superbe produit
les produits Danica sont toujours de belle qualité et bien pensé. j'utilise comme essui-main et je n'ai que des compliments de la part de mes invités.
J'adore
Super beau et essuie bien!
Lovely towel
Beautiful high quality towel.
Souple, couleur et motifs intéressants
Pas encore utilisé, donc ne peut dire s’il absorbe bien l’eau
Beautiful pop of colour in my kitchen
Great quality and beautiful design
Great quality
Great quality
Love it!
I love that the size bigger than most and how beautiful the color and pattern it has
Beau motif et pratique
Ils essuient bien après deux lavages. Je suis satisfaite
Beautiful and high quality
Feel and look premium
Great print
I love the print. The towel is quite thin and not super absorbent. It looks great and is fine to quickly wipe your hand in something.
Q&A
4 answered- How absorbent is this jacquard-woven double-layer cotton towel compared to a standard terry cloth or waffle weave kitchen towel?
- This jacquard-woven double-layer cotton towel is quite absorbent thanks to the 100% cotton material, but its absorbency is slightly less than that of a terry cloth towel because the jacquard weave's thickness and design can reduce moisture-absorbing capacity compared to terry's looped pile [1]. However, it will be more absorbent than many flat-weave towels, and its quick-drying feature (noted in the product description) is a key advantage over terry cloth, which stays damp longer.
- Does the 100% cotton shrink significantly after the first machine wash and dry, and what is the expected dimensional change?
- Like most 100% cotton fabrics, this towel will experience some shrinkage during its first machine wash and dry. Typical shrinkage for cotton is 3–5% [1], with the majority occurring in the first wash. To minimize this, we recommend washing in cold water and tumble drying on low, though the product is labeled easy-care and machine washable.
- Does this towel shed lint when new, particularly on glassware or dark surfaces?
- As a jacquard-woven 100% cotton towel, it may shed a small amount of loose lint during the first few washes, which is normal for new cotton textiles [1]. Because jacquard has a tight, flat weave rather than looped terry pile, it sheds significantly less lint than terry cloth and is unlikely to leave noticeable fuzz on glassware or dark surfaces [2].
- As a jacquard-woven pattern, will the design fade or wear off over time with repeated washing?
- Because the pattern is jacquard-woven into the fabric rather than printed on the surface, the design is integral to the weave and will not fade or peel with washing. Jacquard towels are durable and maintain their appearance over time, with the woven patterns remaining intact after washing [1].