Absorbent Tea Towel
Absorbent Tea Towel covers the everyday jobs in a kitchen and still looks good enough to bring to the table. The finish is natural and understated, so it sits well with plates and linen you already own. Several variants are available so you can match it to the space you have in mind.
The fabric is woven to pull water off dishes and hands quickly rather than pushing it around, and it dries out fast between uses so it does not go stale on the rail. It softens with washing instead of going stiff, and a cold machine wash is all it needs. Keep one on the oven handle and a spare in the drawer.
Every Oakmere piece is inspected by hand before it ships. If you are unsure which variant suits your space, our team can talk it through with you. Stock moves quickly on popular options, so check the variant list before you order. If you are furnishing a whole room, ordering together keeps the finish consistent across pieces. It also makes a straightforward gift for a housewarming or birthday when you want something useful rather than novelty. Colours can shift slightly between screens, so treat product photography as a close guide rather than an exact match.
- Fast-absorbing, quick-drying weave
- Machine washable on a cold cycle
- Multiple variants available — see options above
- Shipped and supported by Oakmere
How much is shipping?
Shipping is free on every Oakmere order, within New Zealand and to the forty plus countries we deliver to. There is no minimum spend. Import duties or taxes on international orders are set by the destination country and are the recipient's responsibility.
When will my order arrive?
You'll get an order confirmation straight away, and tracking by email as soon as your parcel leaves us. Delivery time depends on where you are. If you need something by a particular date, message us through our contact page before you order and we'll tell you what's realistic.
Can I return it if it is not right for the room?
Yes. You have 30 days from delivery to return most items for a refund or an exchange, as long as they're unused, in their original packaging and with any tags still attached. Return postage is yours unless the item arrived damaged, faulty, or wasn't what you ordered. We can't accept returns on pieces that have been installed, wired in, assembled or modified, on made to order items, or on gift cards.
What if it arrives damaged or faulty?
Send us a photo through our contact page as soon as it arrives and we'll arrange a replacement or a full refund at no cost to you.
Where do I find materials, dimensions and care details?
Everything specific to this piece, including materials, dimensions, finish and any care notes, is in the product details on this page. As a general rule, dust with a soft dry cloth, avoid harsh cleaners, and keep pieces out of long spells of direct sunlight. If something isn't listed, ask us and we'll confirm before you buy.
Can you help me choose?
Happily. Send a photo of the space and the measurements you're working with through our contact page, and we'll tell you what will fit and what we'd pair it with.
Styled With
Quiet luxury
Rooms that feel considered rather than decorated. Every piece is chosen to sit quietly in a space and let the whole room settle.
Calm at home
Soft light, warm materials and nothing competing for attention. The kind of room you breathe out in at the end of a long day.
A house into a home
Layer it slowly. A lamp here, a vase there, until the space stops feeling new and starts feeling like yours.