What is a commercial quality kitchen tea towel?

Commercial kitchens require quality cooking and cleaning tools. One such item that is heavily relied upon is the tea towel. Commercial tea towels are made from 100% natural lint free ring spun cotton that are highly absorbent and can be re-used after washing. Hospitality suppliers will offer tea towels that can not only clean to a commercial level but can withstand repeated use after commercial laundry washing techniques. When used in commercial kitchens tea towels should be in good condition, clean and dry. For this commercial kitchen tea towels needs to be made to high quality standards.

Quick drying tea towel

Using ring spun cotton allows for cleaning a variety of surface without leaving lint. Ring spun cotton allows has the advantage of quick drying and being absorbent. Commercial tea towels are usually blank or have a limited design or printing. Generally, a blank white tea towel is considered the universal choice or those with a coloured butcher’s stripe. The popularity of white allows for a tea towel to be bleached. Commercial kitchens have strict cleaning routines for not only their utensils and equipment but for their cleaning tools such as the tea towel.

Commercial kitchen tea towel stitching

Commercial tea towels will have quality stitching that will prevent tearing or holes developing. A diagonal stitch (commonly found in flour sack towels) or plain stitch is found. Diagonal stitch allows for the cotton fabric to dry quickly to avoid bacterial build-up. This is because a diagonal style stitch increases the length of the cotton threads which results in a larger surface area that gives this fabric a powerful drying advantage.

Large tea towel size for commerical kitchen use

The size of commercial tea towels is bigger than your standard tea towel. A large white tea towel offers more abortion and cleaning of larger commercial appliances. Generally, a size of 70cm by 70cm is commercial size compared to the standard 50cm by 70cm size. A bigger size will give better absorption which makes the size ideal for use in restaurants, pubs and hotels.

Commercial towels, while made to be extremely durable should not scratch cookware, plates or pans. Commercial tea towels aren’t designed for wiping / drying hands or for covering food. They need to be in good condition, clean and dry. Commercial tea towels needs to also handle commercial cleaning processes.

Bleaching of towels has been indicated to be less effective than traditional machine laundering. Using a hot cycle in the washing machine or boil for 15 minutes is a sure way to ensure the commercial tea towel is washed and cleaned appropriately. Commercial tea towels cannot be rinsed or left to air dry for later use as this method does not destroy bacteria. A commercial tea towel must be adequately washed and allowed to fully dry in the sun or tumble drier. For a commercial tea towel to be regularly washed it is important that they have a suitable cotton weight.

A cotton weight around 165 GSM will give a tea towel the commercial ability to regularly be washed. Added to this 165 GSM gives good absorption ability. Tea towels are considered equipment and must be in a good state of repair, clean and adequate for safe food production.

Sale!