Tea Towels Blank for Kitchen, 19"x28", 100% Cotton, Set of 12
The Classic Kitchen Tea Towel Shape — Longer, Narrower, and Built for How Most People Actually Use Them
The 19×28 is the traditional tea towel format — the rectangular shape that hangs over an oven handle, drapes over a shoulder, and covers a loaf pan perfectly. Where the 27×27 square is the go-to for embroidery and crafts, the 19×28 is the shape most kitchens reach for first.
Same 130 thread count diagonal weave, same 4-side hemming, same pre-washed 100% cotton — just in the format that fits the way a tea towel is actually used. Available in white (bleached) and natural (unbleached). Set of 12.
Ordering more than 120? Switch to wholesale pricing — as low as $1.94 per towel.
What's in the Set
19×28 vs. 27×27 vs. 19×19
All three sizes use the same 130 thread count cotton and 4-side hemming. The difference is purely the shape and what it's best suited for.
Built for the Way Tea Towels Are Actually Used
The rectangular format isn't just traditional — it's functional. The length gives you more reach, the narrower width is easier to fold and hang, and the shape works naturally for the tasks most people actually do.
A Note for Embroiderers
The 19×28 is popular for embroiderers who work along the hem — a row of flowers, a kitchen quote, a monogram — rather than a centered square design. The long lower edge gives you a natural canvas. The 130 thread count diagonal weave hoops cleanly without distortion and holds thread color beautifully on both white and natural backgrounds.
Prefer it printed? We do that in-house.
Three professional printing methods — all done at our own facility, not outsourced.
Full surface coverage — design goes right to every edge. Best for illustrated recipes, maps, and bold patterns on the 19×28 format. From 25 pieces per design.
Unlimited colors, no minimum. Printed in the tri-fold position so the full design shows when hung over an oven handle — the natural display position for a 19×28.
Most durable for bold, solid-color designs. Up to 4 Pantone colors. Most economical at 24+ pieces per design.
Wash and Last for Years
Pre-washed and pre-shrunk — what you see is what you keep. They get more absorbent after the first few washes as the cotton fibers open up.
Ordering more than 120 towels? Switch to wholesale pricing — as low as $1.94 per towel at volume. No account needed. Ships same day.
View Wholesale Pricing →Common Questions
What's the difference between the 19×28 and the 27×27?
The 19×28 is the classic rectangular tea towel shape — longer and narrower, designed to hang over an oven handle or drape over a shoulder. The 27×27 is a larger square — more surface area, popular for embroidery, bread proofing, cheese making, and screen printing. Both use the same 130 thread count cotton and construction. The choice comes down to how you plan to use them.
Do these come in colors other than white and natural?
The 19×28 is available in white (bleached) and natural (unbleached). For a full range of 8 colors including gray, black, red, rose taupe, plaza taupe, and royal blue, see our 27×27 flour sack towels.
Are these good for embroidery?
Yes — the 19×28 is particularly popular for hem-line embroidery, where the design runs along the bottom edge of the towel. The long lower edge gives you a natural design zone for a row of botanicals, a kitchen phrase, or a border pattern. The 130 thread count diagonal weave is stable, hoops cleanly, and doesn't distort under tension. Use cutaway stabilizer for dense fills, tearaway for lighter designs.
Are these pre-washed? Will they shrink?
Yes — every towel is pre-washed and pre-shrunk before it ships. The 19×28 size is the finished, washed measurement. No need to pre-wash before use or before embroidering. They become more absorbent with repeated washing as the cotton fibers open up.
Can these be custom printed?
Yes — we offer three in-house printing methods on the 19×28: DTG (no minimum, unlimited colors), screen printing (up to 4 Pantone colors, best for runs of 24+), and edge-to-edge printing (full surface coverage, from 25 pieces per design). The 19×28 rectangular format is the standard shape for printed tea towels — recipes, illustrations, and designs all work naturally in this format.
What if I need more than 120 towels?
Switch to our wholesale pricing page for volume discounts — starting at $2.89 each and dropping as low as $1.94 at 3,000 units. No wholesale account required. For 3+ pallets, contact us for pallet pricing.
