Simons Maison
Textured Checkers Tea Towels Set Of 2
Set of two textured checkered tea towels made from 100% recycled cotton. The towels feature a waffle-like raised weave with a hidden hanging loop and measure 20 x 27.5 inches (50 x 70 cm). Designed in Canada and exclusive to Simons Maison, they are machine washable and dryable for easy care.
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Tools & Utensils
Size
Specifications
- Material
- 100% reprocessed cotton
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Tools & Utensils
Product Insights
Simons Maison's Textured Checkers Tea Towels, Set of 2 at 18 CAD (about $9 per towel, undercutting the $10 single checkered towel and sitting mid-range against the $7.50 jacquard), is a Quebec-designed cotton set from Canada's oldest family-owned business, founded in Quebec City in 1840 and five generations on, offered in three in-stock colourways of the identical SET/2 pack: flat single-tone Black and Silver, and the three-tone Khaki/Sage/Olive earthy palette. Its defining feature is a raised checker woven into the cotton rather than printed, giving a linen-like hand that buyers rate true to listing in quality, size, design and colour, with colours arriving as photographed, a hidden back loop that keeps the checkered face hanging as an unbroken rectangle, and a 20 x 27.5 in cut. The core tradeoff is that this is a towel at the start of its life: a new towel is the least absorbent version of itself, full absorbency requires a first wash and no liquid fabric softener or dryer sheets, which coat the fibre and cut absorbency, and one buyer found the textured towel absorbed too much water for dish-drying while calling it perfect as a kitchen hand towel. Care is therefore part of the promise: wash cold on a low-spin delicate cycle, mesh-bag to protect seams, tumble dry low to limit the 5–10% first-wash shrinkage, and launder the Black set separately because it can tint a mixed first wash or lighter laundry across the first wash or two, whereas Silver and Khaki/Sage/Olive do not bleed; Black reads matte and faintly heathered rather than jet black, and because two separately dyed yarn sets can fade at different rates the check can flatten over time, with Black holding a soft heathered matte while Silver and Khaki/Sage/Olive dull gradually with washing. Satisfied buyers would gift or re-buy the set, and all three colourways are in stock at the same 18 CAD.
Verified claims
- Texture
- The raised checker is woven into the cotton, not printed, giving a linen-like hand.
- Absorbency
- A new towel is the least absorbent version of itself and gains absorbency with each wash.
- Fabric softener
- Skip liquid fabric softener and dryer sheets, which coat the fibre and cut absorbency.
- Hand towel use
- One buyer found the textured towel absorbed too much water for dish-drying but called it perfect as a kitchen hand towel.
- Break-in
- Full absorbency needs a first wash and no fabric softener.
- Quality consistency
- A buyer found quality, size, design and colour true to the listing.
- Black tone
- The Black colorway reads matte and faintly heathered, not jet black.
- Colorfastness
- Two separately dyed yarn sets can fade at different rates, flattening the check.
- Color
- The Black set can tint a mixed first wash, so launder it separately.
- Variants
- All three colourways are the identical SET/2 pack at 18 CAD, and every one is in stock.
- Colorways
- Black and Silver are flat single-tone; Khaki/Sage/Olive is the one three-tone earthy palette, at the same 18 CAD.
- Colour wear
- Black reads as a soft heathered matte; Silver and Khaki/Sage/Olive dull gradually with washing.
- Colour bleeding
- The Black set can tint lighter laundry on its first wash or two; Silver and Khaki/Sage/Olive do not.
- Hanging loop
- Hidden back loop keeps the checkered face hanging as an unbroken rectangle
- Shrinkage
- Wash cold and tumble dry low to limit the 5–10% first-wash shrinkage from the 20 x 27.5 in cut.
- Care routine
- Wash on a low-spin delicate cycle, skip softener, and mesh-bag the towels to protect the seams.
- Per-towel value
- At 18 CAD for the set, about $9 per towel — undercutting the $10 single Checkered tea towel.
- Lineup positioning
- Mid-point of Simons Maison's checkered range: the single towel is $10, the jacquard $7.50.
- Design heritage
- Designed in Canada by the country's oldest family-owned business, founded in Quebec City in 1840, five generations on.
- Gifting
- Satisfied buyers would gift or re-buy the set, and the colours arrive true to the photos.
Product record
- Title
- Textured Checkers Tea Towels Set Of 2
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 18 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 6 reviews
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 6 sourcesUses
A quick hand towel for the kitchen
Keep these towels on hand for drying hands in the kitchen — reviewers report the absorbent fabric soaks up water well and dries hands quickly. They're machine washable and dryable for easy care, though one review noted seams coming undone after washing, suggesting durability may vary.[1]
Drying dishes, with a noted caveat
Some shoppers have tried these towels for drying dishes, but reported feedback is mixed: the absorbent fabric may hold too much water, making the towels less effective than standard tea towels for this task. If drying dishes is your main goal, that's worth keeping in mind.[1]
Adding a decorative accent to the kitchen
Hang these checkered tea towels in your kitchen for a simple decor update. The retailer describes the timeless checkered pattern as adding a natural, refreshing touch, and one reviewer found they add a stylish accent even when not in use. Sewn-in hanging loops make them easy to display, and the design and colours were reported to match the online images.[1,2]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Textured Checkers Tea Towels Set Of 2: Choose this if you want a decorative, absorbent kitchen hand towel: each set of 2 offers 20 by 27.5 inch (50 x 70 cm) towels in 100% reprocessed cotton with a raised checkered waffle texture, sewn hems, a hidden back hanging loop, and machine-washable care. Reviewers found the fabric soaks up water well for quick hand-drying and that the design and colours match the online photos, though that same absorbency makes them hold too much water to work as well as standard tea towels for drying dishes. Note that one report describes seams that may unravel after a single machine wash, so they may not suit households that launder towels frequently.[1,3] | Pinstripes Tea Towels Set Of 2: Choose this if you want a set of two larger-than-average tea towels (20 x 27.5 inches) in Slate Grey, made of 100% recycled cotton with a hidden hanging loop and easy machine wash-and-dry care. According to customer reviews, the plush striped towel soaks up water fast and dries quickly, leaving a streak-free finish on glassware, while the bolder pinstripe design earns praise as kitchen décor. Note that some reviewers found the solid towel thinner and less absorbent for large spills or very wet surfaces, so reach for the striped one for heavy drying.[4] | Checkered Dishcloths Set Of 2: Choose this if you want a set of 2 compact dishcloths for everyday washing, wiping, and cleaning in a cheerful checkered design. Each cloth is 14 by 14 inches (36 by 36 cm) of 100% organic cotton in a waffle-weave, plaid-style pattern that reviewers describe as absorbent, quick to air-dry, and machine washable and dryable. Note they are compact dishcloths, roughly half the size of a tea towel, and have a stiff finish out of the package that softens after a wash or two.[5,6] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Two olive-green textured tea towels with a raised checkered waffle pattern, folded and draped on a light wood surface. One towel is folded flat while the other is partially draped over a stack of plates, showing hems and texture detail.
- Overall arrangementTwo overlapping towels arranged on a flat light wood surface; one towel lies mostly flat at lower left while the other is draped and folded over plates at upper right.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.24 · w 0.63 · h 0.64 (high) - Surface textureWaffle-like raised checkered texture composed of small square recessed and raised areas across the textile surface.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.28 · w 0.72 · h 0.54 (high) - Color of textileUniform olive-green color across the towels with slight tonal variation caused by weave and directional light.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.26 · w 0.68 · h 0.57 (high) - Hem and edgeNarrow finished hem visible along the exposed short edge of the flat towel at lower left and along the folded edge on the draped towel.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.77 · w 0.44 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.30 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (medium) - Fold and drape detailThe right towel is folded lengthwise and draped so that one end hangs over the plates, creating visible layered folds and softened edges.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.10 · w 0.42 · h 0.62 (high) - Visible plating prop on productPart of a light gray ceramic plate stack is visible under the draped towel at upper right, with a glazed reflective surface and a thin darker rim.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.02 · w 0.36 · h 0.34 (high)
Other
Flat-lay lifestyle shot on a light wood surface with soft directional lighting from upper left creating highlights and shadows; slight shadow of an object appears at lower right corner.
- Shot compositionTop-down flat-lay photograph showing towels and plates arranged on a light wood tabletop filling most of the frame.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft directional light from upper left produces gentle highlights on the raised texture and soft cast shadows to the lower right of folds.
- Background surfaceSmooth, light wood grain tabletop visible across the image background.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Corner shadowA darker triangular shadow of an off-frame object is present at the lower right corner of the image.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.81 · w 0.32 · h 0.19 (medium)
Colors
olive green· towel surface#828474light gray· plate rim and surface#DADBD4- Overall arrangementTwo overlapping towels arranged on a flat light wood surface; one towel lies mostly flat at lower left while the other is draped and folded over plates at upper right.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a single textured tea towel showing a raised checker weave, sewn hem, and two sewn-in white hanging loops.
- Checker weave textureSquare raised checker pattern made from alternating low-flat and high-looped woven areas across the visible fabric surface.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.20 · w 0.90 · h 0.65 (high) - Fabric loopsTwo white fabric hanging loops made from a twill-like tape are sewn into a horizontal seam; one loop is folded upward near the top center and the other projects diagonally near the center-left.
2 regions
x 0.46 · y 0.06 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.45 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (high) - Sewn hemFolded hem with visible stitch line runs horizontally near the bottom edge of the image.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.82 · w 0.96 · h 0.16 (high) - Loop attachment seamHorizontal seam channel along which the white loops are inserted and secured, visible as a linear folded band across the towel.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.30 · w 0.76 · h 0.12 (high) - Surface fiber detailClose-up shows terry-style looped yarns in the raised squares and smoother woven yarns in the flat squares, giving a tactile, nubby appearance.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.28 · w 0.80 · h 0.50 (high)
Other
Image is a close-up product detail shot on a light wooden surface with soft directional lighting creating shallow shadows and slight highlights on the fabric texture.
- Shot compositionTight close-up composition filling most of the frame with the towel; framing is slightly diagonal so the hem and seam run roughly left-right but at a small angle.
- Background surfaceLight wood surface visible in the top-right corner behind the towel.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.00 · w 0.32 · h 0.20 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from upper-left creates gentle shadows inside the raised squares and a subtle highlight on the white tape.
Colors
olive green· main fabric#848B73white· hanging loops#ECEBF1- Checker weave textureSquare raised checker pattern made from alternating low-flat and high-looped woven areas across the visible fabric surface.
Variants
3 SKUsDocuments & Data
Customer Reviews
6 total6 reviews · out of 5
peu absorbant
peu absorbant
´cheap’ mal cousues
Après 1 lavage, coutures défaites, apparance d’une très mauvaise qualité
As described
Functional
Nice Tea Towels
I have washed these but haven't used them yet - the seem like they'll be absorbent. I would buy them again!
Just what I was looking for
Quality, size, design and colour were all true to the information online. I was very happy with the tea towels and the bathmat.
parfait comme serviette à mains
La texture absorbe peut-être trop l'eau pour servir de linge à vaisselle mais est parfait comme serviette à main dans une cuisine