Simons Maison
Seasonal Gingham Tea Towel
This gingham tea towel is made from 100% organic cotton and features a rust-orange and white checked pattern. It includes a practical hanging loop on the trim and is machine washable and dryable for easy care. The towel measures 19.75 x 27.5 inches (50 x 70 cm) and is a Simons Maison exclusive designed in Canada, suitable for drying dishes and general kitchen use.
- Material
- 100% organic cotton
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining
Color
Size
Specifications
Organic cotton tea towel with gingham pattern and hanging loop, machine washable for easy care.
Practical hanging loop on the trim; easy-care, machine wash and dry; matching pieces sold separately.
- Material
- 100% organic cotton
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining
Additional Attributes
- Checkers pattern
- 100% organic cotton
- Practical hanging loop on the trim
- Easy-care, machine wash and dry
- Matching pieces sold separately
- Simons Maison exclusive designed in Canada
- Dimensions: 19.75" x 27.5" (50 x 70 cm)
Product Insights
The Simons Maison Seasonal Gingham Tea Towel is an exclusive, machine-washable organic cotton towel that anchors a coordinated collection of kitchen linens. At 50x70 cm, it offers premium size and versatility—covering large mixing bowls for proofing or folding into a drying pad for stemware—for just $7.50, well below typical premium towel prices. It comes in three distinct colorways (Hazelnut, Mint/Pistachio, Burgundy) to suit different decor palettes. A hanging loop promotes air-drying to prevent musty odor and save drawer space. The main tradeoff is a break-in period: initial washes cause 3–5% shrinkage and lint shedding, which stops after two to three washes. Direct house-brand sales and consistent pricing across colors keep the cost low while allowing coordination with matching dishcloths and other Seasonal Gingham items.
Verified claims
- Pricing
- Direct house-brand sales and same-price colors keep this organic towel at $7.50.
- Care
- Machine-washability and air-drying loop cut costs and extend towel life.
- Product value
- Coordinating dishcloths and 50x70 cm size match premium towels.
- Coordinated collection
- Simons Maison exclusive towel that anchors a set of matching Seasonal Gingham pieces.
- Color options
- Three colorways — Hazelnut, Mint/Pistachio, Burgundy — suit warm, cool, and jewel-toned palettes.
- Shrinkage
- Shrinks 3–5% after first wash.
- Lint
- Lint shedding stops after 2–3 washes.
- Uses for size
- Covers large mixing bowls for proofing and folds into a pad for drying stemware.
- Value for size
- Full 50x70 cm size at CA$7.50, below typical $10+ premium towels.
- Hanging loop
- Hanging loop promotes air-drying, prevents musty odor, and frees drawer space.
- Colorway palette fit
- Each colorway targets a distinct decor palette — warm, cool, or jewel-toned.
- Matching collection
- Matching dishcloths and other seasonal Gingham items available separately for a coordinated kitchen look.
- Drying
- Dries quickly between uses and prevents musty odors thanks to the hanging loop.
- Break-in
- Sheds lint and shrinks 3-5% during initial washes.
- Versatility
- Folded for glassware drying or draped over mixing bowl for proofing.
Product record
- Title
- Seasonal Gingham Tea Towel
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 7.5 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
What 50 x 70 cm tea towels are best for
- The integrated hanging loop on the trim keeps the towel visible on a wall hook or oven rail, encouraging complete air-drying between uses and preventing the musty odor that develops when damp cloths are folded into a drawer — a real advantage in compact kitchens where drawer space is at a premium.
- Measuring 50 × 70 cm, this tea towel is cut to the larger end of standard kitchen-towel sizes, providing enough surface area to drape over a large mixing bowl for proofing dough or to wrap a fresh loaf without the corners popping loose — turning a basic tool into an impromptu proofing cloth.
- A quick lengthwise fold reduces the towel to a hand-friendly 25 × 70 cm pad that maneuvers nimbly around stemware bowls and plate rims without the trailing edges that can catch on drying-rack tines or knock over delicate glassware.
- Part of a Simons Maison seasonal line with matching dishcloths, aprons, and other textiles sold separately, the tea towel can anchor a full-kitchen refresh where the gingham pattern ties together the room’s look while each piece earns its keep — turning a humble drying cloth into a decorative accent without sacrificing utility.
How this towel compares on organic value
- The towel’s 50 cm x 70 cm dimensions match the generous surface area of premium tea towels, so the low price doesn’t come at the expense of usable fabric — buyers get the same drying and handling capacity as in towels that typically retail for $10 and above.
- As a house-brand exclusive, this towel avoids the wholesale markup that third-party organic cotton tea towels often carry, bringing it to market at a price point that competes with mass-market poly-blend towels rather than boutique organic linens.
- All four seasonal options — Hazelnut, Mint/Pistachio Green, and Burgundy — are listed at the same $7.50, meaning the value holds steady even for the most trend-driven hues, unlike some retailers that attach a surcharge to limited-edition colors.
- The care label permits machine washing and drying, so the towel’s total cost of ownership remains low over repeated seasonal cycles — no dry-cleaning, hand-washing, or air-drying costs chip away at the initial $7.50 outlay.
Coordinate with the Seasonal Gingham collection
- The tea towel’s availability in Hazelnut, Mint/Pistachio Green, and Burgundy means the Seasonal Gingham pattern can anchor a table or kitchen scheme across warm, cool, or jewel-toned palettes, so the same design language adapts to different decor without losing coherence.
- Sold as a matching piece in the same 100% organic cotton and gingham pattern, the 14-inch square dishcloths let you pair a larger drying towel with smaller wipe-down cloths that share an identical fabric hand and machine-wash durability — so the whole stack ages and feels the same in daily kitchen use.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A single gingham tea towel with rust-orange and white checked pattern, flat-laid with multiple folds and visible stitched orange hem.
- PatternEvenly spaced gingham check pattern of alternating rust-orange and white squares covering the entire visible cloth area.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.05 · w 0.90 · h 0.90 (high) - Fabric textureWoven cloth texture visible at close range with subtle irregularities in the printed check giving a slightly heathered appearance in the colored squares.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.42 · w 0.50 · h 0.38 (medium) - Hem stitchingNarrow stitched border in the same rust-orange color running along the towel edges, visible as a continuous trim on multiple sides.
3 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.32 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.65 · y 0.02 · w 0.33 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.78 · w 0.38 · h 0.20 (high) - Drape and foldsCloth is loosely folded and draped with several soft folds and creases creating raised ridges and shadowed valleys, especially in the central and lower-central areas.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.30 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (high) - Visible cornerOne towel corner is folded back near the top center, showing the underside of the fabric and the same check pattern on both sides.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.04 · w 0.36 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Tea towel photographed on a wood-grain surface with directional lighting from upper left creating soft shadows; a small brush with a dark round handle and light bristles is used as a prop.
- Background surfaceWarm medium-brown wood-grain surface covering the full image background, visible between and around the towel folds.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowDirectional warm lighting from the upper-left produces soft highlights on raised fabric areas and longer shadows extending lower-right from folds and the brush.
- Prop brushSmall round hand brush with a short dark wooden or painted handle and dense light-colored bristles placed near the center-left on top of the towel.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.58 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high)
Colors
rust-orange· gingham squareswhite· gingham squares#ECE3DB- PatternEvenly spaced gingham check pattern of alternating rust-orange and white squares covering the entire visible cloth area.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a folded woven gingham tea towel showing orange-and-white check pattern, overlocked orange hem, and a woven white brand tag with printed logo along the top edge.
- PatternLarge gingham check pattern of alternating solid orange squares and white squares with visible woven texture inside each square
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.24 · w 0.96 · h 0.72 (high) - Hem stitchingNarrow overlocked/serged hem finished in solid orange thread visible along folded edges
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.40 · w 0.86 · h 0.12 (high) - Fabric texturePlain woven textile with visible interlaced threads and slight slub texture, visible in both orange and white areas
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.28 · w 0.76 · h 0.56 (high) - Brand tagWhite woven rectangular tag sewn into seam, laid flat across top edge with printed logo text
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.04 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high) - Brand text“simons”
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.06 · w 0.34 · h 0.08 (high) - Brand symbolRound leaf-like logo mark to left of brand name on the tag
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.06 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio close-up shot on a wood surface with warm directional lighting creating soft shadows; product is folded and occupies most of the frame.
- Background surfaceHorizontal wood surface with visible grain under the towel
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.18 (high) - Shot compositionDetail close-up framing focused on folded towel and tag, top of tag near top edge of image, lower portion of towel filling bottom of frame
- Lighting and shadowWarm directional light from upper left producing soft shadows and highlights on fabric texture
Colors
rust orange· gingham squares (orange)#94440Boff-white· gingham squares (white)#F4EBE4rust orange (hem)· overlock hem#8B5B34white tag· brand tag- PatternLarge gingham check pattern of alternating solid orange squares and white squares with visible woven texture inside each square
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Q&A
3 answered- What is the GSM or fabric weight? Is it a lightweight towel for drying dishes or a heavier fabric for polishing?
- The product doesn't list a specific GSM, but tea towels typically range from 110–150 GSM for lightweight, fast-drying use [8]. For home kitchens, 200–300 GSM is common for everyday drying [7]. Given its 100% organic cotton and flat-weave design, this towel likely falls in the 150–250 GSM range, making it suitable for drying dishes and glassware.
- Is the fabric pre-shrunk? If not, how much shrinkage should I expect after the first machine wash and dry?
- The product doesn't specify if it's pre-shrunk, but most cotton tea towels shrink 3–5% after the first wash [6]. As it's labeled easy-care and machine washable, expect minimal shrinkage with cold water and low heat drying.
- Do these towels shed lint when new, and if so, how many washes are needed until lint stops?
- New cotton tea towels often shed some lint initially. Quality cotton towels lose less than 0.5% of their weight in lint over the first ten washes [8]. To minimize lint, wash separately before first use; most shedding stops after 2–3 washes.