Red Flour Sack Towels, Red Tea Towels, Set of 12
A Rich, Warm Red — For the Holiday Kitchen and Every Season After
A note on the color: this is a rich, warm red with earthy undertones — not the bright, cool red of traditional Christmas imagery. Think closer to a deep garnet than a fire-engine red. It photographs as a bold, confident red and works beautifully paired with white, natural, or black towels. If you're looking for that specific warm, rustic-leaning red for your kitchen or holiday decor, this is it.
Red is the most versatile seasonal color in the lineup — it works for Christmas kitchen decor, farmhouse and rustic kitchen aesthetics year-round, Valentine's Day embroidery, and patriotic summer holidays. Same 130 thread count, 3 oz heavyweight cotton as the white. Same 4-side hem, corner hanging loop, pre-washed construction, fast-color dye that holds through regular washing.
Mary's Kitchen was the first brand in North America to introduce colored flour sack towels (2017). The red has been a consistent bestseller for both kitchen use and craft work since launch.
What You Get
More Colors in the Same Quality
All six share the same 130 TC, 3 oz cotton, 4-side hem, and fast-color dyeing. Click any to view that color's listing.
The Most Seasonally Versatile Color in the Lineup
White & Gold on Red — The Classic Holiday Combination
The warm red base is a natural companion for white and gold thread — the combination reads as festive and traditional without requiring any design sophistication. A simple white monogram or minimal holiday motif on a rich red flour sack towel looks finished and intentional. It's one of the fastest craft-to-gift turnarounds in the embroidery world.
For HTV and screen printers: white vinyl and white ink apply directly to red cotton without an underbase. Gold metallic vinyl and foil transfers also photograph exceptionally well on the warm red base — the earthy undertones complement gold better than a cool bright red would.
Easy Care. Color Holds.
Pre-washed and pre-shrunk. The red is fast-dyed — permanently set into the cotton fiber. First wash with similar warm colors as a standard precaution for any deeply dyed textile, then launder normally. No ongoing bleed after that first wash.
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Common Questions
Is this a bright Christmas red or a warm red?
This is a rich, warm red with earthy undertones — closer to a deep garnet than the bright, cool red of traditional Christmas imagery. It reads as a bold, confident red in person and photographs well, but it has a warmth to it rather than a cool or neon brightness. If you're looking for that specific rustic, earthy red for a farmhouse kitchen or a warm holiday palette, this is it. If you need a cool, bright primary red, this may not be the right match.
Will the red bleed or fade after washing?
The red is fast-dyed — permanently set into the cotton fiber. As a precaution standard for any deeply dyed red textile, wash with similar warm colors on the first wash. After that first wash, launder normally with any other items — no ongoing color transfer. Avoid bleach, which will strip any dye regardless of quality. The color holds through regular washing without fading.
Are red flour sack towels good for holiday embroidery?
Yes — red is one of the most popular colors for seasonal embroidery. White, cream, and gold thread read clearly against the warm red base without needing any special setup. Use tearaway stabilizer on the back; for machine embroidery, standard white bobbin thread works for most designs. The 130 TC weave holds embroidery thread cleanly and supports both dense fills and open running stitch designs.
What colors pair well with red flour sack towels?
White and natural are the most classic pairings — alternating red and white in a stack is a timeless holiday kitchen look. Black also works well for a bolder, more graphic combination. For farmhouse style, pairing with natural (unbleached) flour sack towels gives a warm, rustic look. All six colors are available in the same 130 TC cotton so they stack and display consistently together.
Do you sell red flour sack towels in bulk?
Yes — for orders of 60 or more, wholesale pricing applies with no account setup required. Visit our wholesale blank collection for per-unit pricing tiers. Red is stocked in volume at both US warehouses and ships within 1 business day.
Are these pre-washed?
Yes — every towel is pre-washed and pre-shrunk. For embroidery and craft use, pre-washing removes finishing agents so thread, HTV, and screen printing inks adhere without a separate prep wash. The 27×27 size is the finished measurement — no shrinkage on first use.
