This hemp/cotton hand towel is a generous size at 14.5 x 20 inches, great to use in the kitchen or bathroom. The fabric is a natural unbleached color.
Hemp is a super absorbent, mildew resistant, and durable fiber, perfect to use for drying dishes or hands, or for cleaning up big spills. This two-layer towel is very thick and dense, it will gladly take on any difficult or sloppy jobs. My towels, wash cloths, and dish cloths are made from two layers of soft 55% hemp french terry fabric, sewn together with the scrubby, bumpy side out. The fabric is a natural, unbleached color. The towel has been quilted together to keep the two sides from pulling apart. The edges are stitched together with colored thread, please indicate your desired color upon checkout. See the last two photos for examples of the thread colors. If you would like a color that is not listed, just ask.
New hemp/bamboo blend fabric available! Choose if you would like the 55% hemp/45% organic cotton, or 55% hemp/45% bamboo! The bamboo/hemp blend is even softer than the hemp/cotton blend, great to use for sensitive skin.
The BEST PART about these towels is that they are made out of hemp. We could go on forever about how sustainable, absorbent, and long-lasting the hemp fiber is. But the most wonderful thing about hemp for a wash cloth is this: you can leave it wet for awhile and it won't get that funky smell. That's because hemp is naturally anti-fungal and anti-bacterial. It does not attract and collect those yucky microbial friends that can make your cotton towels get a funky smell. Hemp is also more absorbent than cotton. These towels are made from pre-washed fabric, but they will continue to get a little more absorbent each time you wash them, reaching full absorbency after about 6-7 washings. Don't forget to buy matching dish cloths and wash cloths, I have lots of sizes available. If you would like a different size of towel or wash cloth that is not found in my shop, I can gladly make a custom for you, just ask!
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS: Hemp is a durable fiber. You may wash and dry these the same way you do your cotton towels. I do recommend that you use a detergent without chemical fragrances, dyes, or fabric softeners. You should avoid all fabric softeners (including dryer sheets). These will not ruin your towels, but they will coat the fibers and make them less absorbent (as well as pollute the air in your home and neighborhood). Bleach will make the fibers break down and wear out, but a little splash of bleach in your washing machine once a month shouldn't hurt. If your towels or wash cloths start to get stained or get a funky smell that won't wash away, try drying them outside on a line (sunshine is great for battling stains and odors). A few drops of tea tree oil in the wash will also help kill any mildew that gets an upper hand in your towels.
All items are sewn and packaged by me in my smoke-free and pet-free home.
"Very great quality craftsmanship!! The hemp/bamboo combo was definitely a nice smooth soft combo! If anyone is looking for a nice soft towel i highly recommend the hemp/bamboo combo!! Thank you for your wonderful work!"
-Andrew on Etsy
"These are like the cadillac of dish towels, they are awesome. When my 10 year old cheap-o towels were on their last threads I went looking for a replacement made from quality materials, and was so excited to find these towels. They are everything I hoped for and more - we hand wash all of our dishes so they are in full time use. I haven't had one get smelly yet! I change them because "surely I must need to change it by now" but not because the actual towel is showing signs of needing to to change. They are super soft and thick and just feel like quality. They are The. Best. and I am so glad I got them!!!"
-Christina and Steve on Etsy
United StatesGreat hand towel.I also use this as a dish drainer mat. The fabric is so much nicer than cotton.