Wholesale Kitchen Linen — Tea Towels, Aprons & Glass Cloths
A dirty glass. A stained apron. A cloth that falls apart after ten washes. In a commercial kitchen or front-of-house environment, these are not minor irritations — they cost you time, money and the impression you are trying to make.
The right kitchen linen does three things. It lasts through commercial washing. It looks presentable on the floor. And it does not need replacing every few months. This range covers everything a commercial kitchen needs — tea towels, glass cloths, waiter's cloths, oven cloths, aprons and herringbone kitchen cloths — all manufactured for the demands of a working kitchen, not a domestic drawer.
Supplied direct from our Bolton warehouse with no minimum order. Whether you are stocking a single restaurant or running a hotel with multiple kitchens, browse the full range below or call 01204 896528 for trade pricing.
What's in the Range
Herringbone Kitchen Cloths — a workhorse cloth for busy kitchens. The herringbone weave gives extra absorbency and handles high-temperature washing without losing shape. Popular with contract caterers and large hotel kitchens where cloths go through the laundry daily.
100% Cotton Terry Towelling Tea Towels — Prestige — the Prestige range is made from 100% cotton terry, which absorbs faster and dries more thoroughly than cheaper blended alternatives. A reliable choice for restaurants and cafés where cloths are used constantly throughout service.
Terry Check Tea Towels — available in multiple colours for kitchens that colour-code by station or use. 100% cotton, built for repeated commercial washing.
Wonderdry Budget Tea Towels — for high-volume operations where cost per cloth matters. The quick-drying cotton handles general wiping and drying without the cost of the premium range. Available in red, blue and green check.
Printed Glass Cloths — the stripe design makes them easy to spot on a busy service floor. Suitable for drying and polishing glasses, and doubling as cutlery cloths. Browse the full kitchen linen range for all cloth options.
Waiter's Cloths — white with a clean blue stripe. Smart enough for front of house, durable enough for the kitchen. Cotton construction means they wash well at high temperatures and keep their appearance.
Oven Cloths — Unbleached Cotton — designed for handling hot items safely. The unbleached cotton withstands the heat of a commercial oven without breaking down. A straightforward safety item for any kitchen handling hot trays, tins and cookware.
100% Cotton Bib and Butcher Aprons — available in multiple colours and unisex sizing. The cotton construction protects clothing during service and washes clean repeatedly without fading. A practical, cost-effective option for teams that need matching workwear without a significant outlay.
Buying for a Commercial Kitchen
The biggest difference between domestic and commercial kitchen linen is wash durability. A tea towel that handles ten domestic washes is not the same as one designed for daily commercial laundering at 60°C or above. Every cloth in this range is built for that — cotton construction throughout, no blended shortcuts.
Colour coding is worth thinking about if you run a kitchen with HACCP obligations. The coloured stripe options across the tea towel and glass cloth range make it straightforward to designate cloths by use — raw food, cooked food, surfaces — without additional labelling.
For larger orders across multiple kitchen sites, call 01204 896528 and we will arrange trade pricing the same day.
Why British Wholesales
Direct from our Bolton warehouse — no distributor margin, no middleman. Rated Excellent on Trustpilot with over 1,100 reviews from hotels, restaurants and commercial kitchens across the UK. Free delivery on orders over £40, 14 -day returns, and a price match promise if you find the same product cheaper elsewhere.
FAQs
What is the minimum order quantity for wholesale kitchen linen?
There is no minimum order. You can order a single cloth or a full case. Bulk pricing applies at higher quantities — call 01204 896528 for a trade quote if you are ordering in volume.
Are these tea towels suitable for commercial washing at high temperatures?
Yes. The cotton construction throughout the range is designed for commercial laundering. The terry towelling and herringbone cloths in particular handle repeated high-temperature washing without significant shrinkage or degradation.
What is the difference between the Prestige and Wonderdry tea towels?
The Prestige range uses 100% cotton terry towelling — denser, more absorbent, and better suited to polishing and heavy use. The Wonderdry is a cost-effective alternative for general wiping and drying in high-volume settings where cloth turnover is frequent.
Can I colour-code kitchen cloths for HACCP compliance?
Yes. The coloured stripe options across the tea towel and glass cloth range make colour-coding by use straightforward. If you need specific colours for a particular compliance setup, call 01204 896528 and we will confirm what is available.
Do you supply restaurants, hotels and contract caterers?
Yes — these are our most common kitchen linen buyers. We supply independent restaurants, hotel groups, contract caterers and pub chains regularly. Trade accounts and purchase orders are available — call 01204 896528.
Are the aprons unisex?
Yes. The bib and butcher aprons are cut for both men and women and are available in a range of colours to match your team's workwear.