Updated on Jan. 07, 2025
Whether you're shopping for a friend, a family member or for yourself, it's hard to go wrong with personalized dish towels. These budget-friendly gifts can be customized for any occasion and kitchen style.
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Show off your family name with this classic monogram towel. It’s simple, yet it makes a statement. And with over 25 letter color options available, you’ll be sure to find a hue that matches your decor.
Say cheese! This photo tea towel is easy to customize with pictures of the fam. Choose between a statement-making single photo or opt for a collage—the design options are truly endless.
Celebrate grandma’s beloved recipes with this sentimental tea towel. Customize it to include the ingredients and instructions for her signature dish—printed in her own handwriting! You can also add on titles, graphics or photos, if desired. Discover more beautiful ways to cherish a recipe.
Welcome a new season with this festive wreath towel, available in three pretty patterns. Its microfiber material is super absorbent, making it easy to wash up after even the biggest holiday meal. Plus, you can add a matching pot holder, oven mitt or cutting board to your order.
Go wild with the text on this blank slate towel. It’s the perfect canvas for a family motto, favorite quote or some other sentiment. Plus, we love all of the options for towel and text colors.
KitchenAid lovers, listen up! This sweet stand mixer towel pays homage to your favorite appliance. Pick between either a pink or orange mixer, then add your name.
Grandma can’t get enough of her grandkids. And this birth month floral towel will remind her of up to six loved ones every time she steps in the kitchen.
Commemorate your little one’s artistry with this child drawing towel. It’s printed with an exact copy of their masterpiece. Plus, it’s easier to display (and store) than the original.
Are those wedding bells ringing? Congratulate the happy couple with a newlywed towel customized with their name and wedding date. It makes a great gift on its own, or you could pair with one of these wedding registry items they really want.
A perfect gift for the pet parents in your life, this photo towel shows off all of those adorable fur baby photos. This is also a great commemorative gift for someone who recently lost their pet.
We love gifts that combine practicality with sentiment. And this lovely quote towel is perfect for couples who recently got engaged or are new homeowners.
What is the difference between a kitchen towel and dish towel?
These terms are often used interchangeably. However, kitchen towels are usually made with lighter fabrics while dish towels are super absorbent, as they’re to be used to dry dishes. Still, a dish towel can be displayed just as you would a kitchen towel.
What material is best for dish towels?
Cotton is your friend when it comes to dish towels. It’s a super strong and absorbent material while also being soft. A waffle weave design is a durable option. Some towels have waffle weave on just one side so you get the best of both worlds.
How many dish towels should I have?
If you use a dish towel to dry dishes every day, you’ll want a new one each day. So, at minimum, you’ll need seven dish towels to get you through the week. But to be safe, 10 to 14 dish towels will come in handy.
How can you tell if a towel is high quality?
A high-quality towel will feel heavier than you expected, because it has a larger volume for absorbency. Don’t forget to look at the label to see what material(s) it’s made with, too (remember, cotton is your friend!). That’ll clue you in to the towel’s durability. A double-turned edge is also important, as it means the towel will last longer without fraying. And lastly, don’t be fooled by a towel’s softness; that factor says little about its longevity.
