William Ernest Woods - The humble tea towel

In 1895 Ernest William Woods opened his shop, with the dedicated aim of building a solid reputation for providing to households topnotch, excellent linens, the best that could be found. Whether it’s sheets, blankets, dusters or floor clothes Harrogate shops only carry the best. If he can not find a project to meet its stringent standards, he would find an another manufacturer.

The tea towel had to be worthy of his label. Completely frustrated by the lack of quality and usefulness of available kitchen tea towels, he went to Ireland to locate a manufacturer capable of creating a dishcloth he deisgned. It had to keep its whiteness, and be highly absorbent and long lasting. He placed his first order and the famous dishcloth was born once he was happy that these requirements had been met.

In short order, customers realized just what fine quality their linen dishcloth was, and it quickly became a must have item in many homes all over Yorkshire. This year marks a full century of business, and the company still sells thousands of these highly absorbent linen tea towels to loyal customers around the world. They are sent all over the world to customers who cannot find anything to compare with the discloth qualities.

Their linen dishcloth is far more absorbent than cotton so mops up spills and splashes leaving work tops dry and smear free. This item can be laundered, as needed, even at high water temperatures, and will maintain its quality even for several months, without forfeiting its fine white sheen. For generations, thousands of satisfied customers across the globe have used these fine linen dishcloths. So if you have never tried one, in its centenary year, why not discover the secrets of the best dishcloth in the world.

These vintage tea towels, made from 100% cotton, are trimmed with white cotton lace and branded ribbon loop and are machine washable. You will never want to use anything else or be disappointed!

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