Danica
Tomato Terry Tea Towel
The Tomato Terry Tea Towel is a 100% cotton terry kitchen towel featuring a printed tomato motif on a cream/off-white ground, used for drying dishes and hands. It measures 18 by 28 inches (46 by 71 cm) and includes a hidden hanging loop. This machine-washable and dryable towel is designed in Canada by Danica, with a looped terry texture on one side and a smoother printed face on the other.
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Tools & Utensils
Specifications
A soft, absorbent cotton terry tea towel with a vibrant tomato print and hanging loop, designed in Canada.
Hanging loop, machine washable, cotton terry fabric
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Tools & Utensils
Additional Attributes
- soft
- absorbent
- comfortable
- looped texture
- vibrant print
- easy-care
- machine wash and dry
- designed in Canada
- hanging loop
- 100% cotton
- terry fabric
Product Insights
Danica's Tomato Terry Tea Towel offers exceptional absorbency—soaking up several times its weight—but demands careful upkeep: its 100% cotton terry shrinks 3-5% on first wash, sheds lint for 3-5 washes (temporarily reducing performance), and loses up to 50% absorbency if fabric softener or bleach is used. Best washed cold on gentle cycle, air-dried via its back loop, or tumble-dried low with wool balls. The tradeoff is between maximum water pickup and the extra care needed to maintain it.
Verified claims
- Absorbency
- Absorbs several times its weight but dries slower than flat-weave.
- Shrinkage
- First wash shrinks 100% cotton terry by 3-5%.
- Lint
- New towel may shed lint during the first few washes; shedding drops to negligible levels after 3–5 wash cycles.
- Care
- Wash on a delicate cycle or in a mesh bag, and avoid washing with heavy items like jeans; overloading flattens the terry loops.
- Fabric softener
- Never use fabric softener or dryer sheets — they reduce water absorption up to 50%.
- Drying
- Hang dry from the back loop after each use; if machine drying, use low heat with wool dryer balls for about 40 minutes.
- Washing
- No fabric softener or bleach; gentle cycle, cold water, monthly vinegar.
- Shrinkage
- Expect about 3–5% shrinkage after the first wash; on an 18" x 28" towel that is roughly ½"–¾" per side, and washing cold or warm with low-heat drying minimizes it.
- Print colorfastness
- The tomato print is designed to stay vibrant with proper care, but hot water, bleach, optical brighteners, and harsh detergents can accelerate fading; wash cold or warm and avoid bleach or optical brighteners.
Product record
- Title
- Tomato Terry Tea Towel
- Brand
- Danica
- Price
- 18 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 8 sourcesUses
Drying dishes with a cheerful kitchen towel
This cotton terry tea towel is made for everyday dish drying — its soft, looped terry texture is absorbent and comfortable to use, making the job easier. The vibrant tomato print also adds a lively touch while it hangs in your kitchen.[1]
A lively decorative touch for the kitchen
Hang or display this tea towel when you want to add a vibrant, lively accent to your kitchen decor. Its cotton terry looped texture is also soft and absorbent for everyday drying tasks.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Tomato Terry Tea Towel: Choose this if you want a soft, absorbent 100% cotton towel whose looped terry texture makes drying dishes effortless, with the added charm of a vibrant scattered tomato print on a cream/ecru ground in red, yellow and green. It measures 18 by 28 inches (46 x 71 cm), has a hidden hanging loop at the back for easy storage, and is easy-care machine washable and dryable.[1,2] | Fine Herbs Tea Towel: Choose this if you want a decorative, herb-themed kitchen towel: it pairs watercolor-style botanical illustrations of herbs like thyme, sage, and rosemary on a bright white cotton face with a textured terry reverse that appears absorbent, plus a hidden back hanging loop for easy storage. It's a practical choice for everyday use too, being 100% cotton, machine washable and dryable, and sized at 18 by 28 inches (46 by 71 cm). Note that the absorbency of the terry backing is based on its visual texture rather than verified performance, so it's best suited to light kitchen tasks and display.[3,4,5] | Underbrush Double-Weaved Tea Towel: Choose this if you want a lightweight, double-sided 100% cotton tea towel with an airy, open double weave and a woodsy mushroom-and-botanical pattern in green on a cream ground with a mauve edge trim. A hidden hanging loop at the back and easy-care machine wash-and-dry cleaning make it practical for everyday kitchen use. Keep in mind that its absorbent quality reflects the fabric's appearance rather than a tested drying performance, and the listing shows slightly different stated dimensions (20 x 28 inches / 51 x 71 cm versus 18 x 28 inches) for the variant.[6,7,8] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A cream/off-white textured tea towel with a printed scattered tomato motif in red, yellow and green; visible hemmed edges and a waffle or terry weave surface.
- Overall shape and fabricRectangular flat cloth with visible sewn hem on all edges and a textured waffle or terry weave surface in a warm cream/off-white color.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.88 · h 0.96 (high) - Printed tomato motifMultiple printed tomato illustrations scattered across the towel in varying sizes and colors including deep red, bright red, yellow, small dark red rounds, and small green oval shapes.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.10 · w 0.64 · h 0.70 (high) - Tomato detailingPrinted tomatoes show brushstroke-style shading and highlights and include green star-shaped calyxes and stems.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.16 · w 0.48 · h 0.36 (high) - Hem and cornerTop and bottom hems are folded and stitched, visible as a narrow double-stitched border; top-left corner is slightly folded back revealing the towel underside.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.00 · w 0.36 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.88 · w 0.88 · h 0.10 (high) - Visible undersideSmall folded-back area at upper left shows a white underside with a smoother texture than the top side.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.22 (high)
Other
Lifestyle scene: towel placed on a light speckled tiled surface with a partially visible green plate under the towel at left and two forks with red gingham handles at right; soft natural lighting with slight shadows.
- Background surfaceLight-colored speckled tile or countertop forming the full background behind and under the towel.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Plate propPartial round green glazed plate is tucked under the left side of the towel, showing a dark green interior rim.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.30 · w 0.24 · h 0.28 (high) - Cutlery propTwo forks with metal heads and red-and-white gingham patterned plastic handles rest on the right side of the towel.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.58 · w 0.26 · h 0.22 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from upper left creating gentle shadows from the towel folds and the plate and forks.
Colors
warm cream· towel fabric#ECE2DCtomato red· large printed tomatoes#830203warm yellow· yellow printed tomatoes#ECE2D5leaf green· green stems and small ovalsdeep maroon· small dark red rounds#640C0A- Overall shape and fabricRectangular flat cloth with visible sewn hem on all edges and a textured waffle or terry weave surface in a warm cream/off-white color.
- 02
Product
Folded terry tea towel showing white looped terry face with a sewn cream/beige hemmed border and a small black printed care/brand label near the top center.
- Terry pile surfaceInterior face shows dense white looped terry cloth with visible individual loops and a soft textured appearance.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.20 · w 0.55 · h 0.60 (high) - Hemmed borderCream/beige woven hem runs along the towel edges; hem is folded and stitched, with a flatter, tighter weave than the terry face.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.28 · w 0.36 · h 0.66 (high); x 0.36 · y 0.06 · w 0.58 · h 0.18 (high) - Fold and cornerTowel is folded back toward the viewer creating a visible diagonal fold line and an inner corner where the terry meets the hem.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.12 · w 0.56 · h 0.36 (high) - Sewn tab or loop at top edgeSmall rectangular fabric tab or loop sewn into the top hem near the center, visible as a raised stitched piece.Partial
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.07 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (medium) - Printed labelSmall black rectangular printed label on the white terry, containing stacked text in black ink.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.16 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high) - Label text“now DESIGNS america”Partial
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.16 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
Product photographed on a light speckled countertop with soft directional lighting from the upper left creating gentle shadows and highlights; image is a close crop focusing on the towel detail.
- Background surfaceLight-colored speckled counter or table surface visible at the top and right edges, with small dark flecks.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.20 (high) - Shot compositionClose-up detail shot cropped to show a folded towel area; edges of the towel extend beyond the image on the left and bottom.
- Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from top-left produces subtle shadows along the fold and textured highlights on the terry loops.
Colors
white· terry face#F1F1FCcream· hemmed border#EBE3DCblack· printed label text- Terry pile surfaceInterior face shows dense white looped terry cloth with visible individual loops and a soft textured appearance.
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