Herringbone Kitchen Cloths

These herringbone tea towels and kitchen cloths are made from bleached cotton with a classic V-weave pattern and striped border in red, green or blue. Designed for high absorbency and everyday durability, they’re a reliable choice for restaurants, hotels, holiday lets, catering businesses and home kitchens. Available from a pack of 4 up to a box of 1,200 pieces with no minimum order.

Herringbone Tea Towels & Kitchen Cloths – Cotton Red, Green & Blue

A kitchen cloth that works as hard as you do — that’s what these herringbone cotton towels deliver. Woven in the traditional herringbone pattern, they’re thick enough to handle heavy spills, absorbent enough to dry glassware cleanly when paired with our Printed Glass Cloths, and hardwearing enough to come back looking good wash after wash. Whether you’re stocking a commercial kitchen, running a holiday let, or simply replacing tired tea towels at home, these cloths are a practical everyday choice.

Key Features

• Classic herringbone weave construction for high absorbency and low lint

• Made from bleached cotton for a bright, clean finish from first use

• Available in red, green or blue stripe borders for colour-coded kitchen hygiene

• Suitable for machine washing and repeated commercial laundering

• Available in packs of 4, 8, 120, 240, 480 or 1,200 pieces

• No minimum order – buy only what you need

• Suitable for home and trade buyers

Material & Construction

These cloths are woven from bleached cotton, giving them a fresh, clean appearance straight from the pack. The herringbone weave creates a naturally textured surface that lifts and holds moisture efficiently. Unlike thinner alternatives, the fabric feels substantial in hand and holds its shape well after repeated washing.

Bleached cotton remains a popular choice for kitchen linen because it can cope with regular washing, daily use and busy commercial environments while staying soft and dependable.

Absorbency & Performance

Cotton herringbone tea towels often improve after the first few washes, becoming softer and more absorbent over time. They’re ideal for drying crockery, wiping surfaces and polishing glassware without excessive fluff or lint.

The woven structure also helps them dry quickly between uses, which is especially useful in busy kitchens where cloths need to be reused throughout the day.

Colour Options & Kitchen Hygiene

Choose from red, green or blue stripe borders. These colours are useful in kitchens that follow colour-coded hygiene systems, helping separate cloths for prep areas, surfaces or equipment. This can help reduce cross-contamination and keep cleaning routines organised.

Size

Approx. 48cm x 75cm – a generous size for drying dishes, handling trays, wiping counters and general kitchen use.

Who These Cloths Are For

These cotton kitchen towels are a practical choice across many settings:

• Restaurants and commercial kitchens – built for daily service use

• Hotels and hospitality – ideal for kitchens and housekeeping teams

• Holiday lets and serviced accommodation – easy to replace and stock in bulk

• Care homes and catering facilities – colour-coded options support hygiene systems

• Home kitchens – stronger and more durable than many supermarket tea towels

• Cafés and food businesses – cost-effective for frequent restocking

For front-of-house polishing and service tasks, pair them with our Waiter’s Cloths – Cotton.

Buying Guidance – Which Pack Size?

If you’re buying for home use or trying them for the first time, a pack of 4 or 8 is a great starting point. For restaurants, cafés, caterers and commercial kitchens, larger box quantities offer the lowest cost per towel and better long-term value.

There’s no minimum order, so you can order exactly what suits your needs.

Browse our full Kitchen Linen range for tea towels, oven cloths and other commercial kitchen essentials.

Care Instructions

• Machine washable

• Wash at 60°C for everyday use

• Higher wash temperatures may be suitable for commercial laundering

• Do not use fabric softener, as it can reduce absorbency

• Tumble dry on low or air dry

• Cloths become softer and more absorbent after the first few washes

Product Specifications

Why Buy From Us?

• Manufacturer and wholesale supplier selling direct to retail and trade customers

• No minimum or maximum order quantity

• Competitive bulk pricing

• Fast UK dispatch

• Trusted by homes, hotels, caterers and businesses

Complete Your Kitchen Setup

Starting a new kitchen or business setup? See our Essential Kitchen Pack.

Need extra heat protection for trays and ovens? View our Oven Cloth – Unbleached Cotton.

FAQs

What is a herringbone weave and why does it matter?

Herringbone is a V-shaped woven pattern that creates a textured surface. It helps improve absorbency, durability and gives the cloth its traditional professional kitchen look.

Can I use these in a commercial kitchen?

Yes. These cloths are suitable for commercial kitchens, restaurants, hotels, cafés and catering businesses.

Do they shrink in the wash?

A small amount of natural shrinkage can happen after the first wash, which is normal for cotton products.

Can I buy different colours in one order?

Yes. Simply add each colour and pack size to your basket separately.

Are these the same as tea towels?

Yes. Many buyers use the terms tea towels, kitchen towels and kitchen cloths interchangeably.

What is the minimum order quantity?

There is no minimum order. Buy a small pack for home use or larger quantities for business use.

Are herringbone tea towels good for drying glasses?

Yes. Their low-lint weave makes them a popular choice for drying glassware and polished surfaces.

Which colour should I choose?

Many buyers choose different colours for different tasks or kitchen zones as part of a colour-coded cleaning system.