William Ernest Woods - The humble tea towel
In 1895, when William Ernest Woods opened his shop, his aim was to build a reputation for selling only the finest quality household linens available. Only the finest sheets, blankets, dusters and floor cloths were good enough to sell in his Harrogate shop. He would find a manufacturer to make it for him if he could not find an item to meet his exacting standards.
The tea towel had to be worthy of his label. He traveled to Ireland after trying several kitchen tea towels he was not happy with, to find a manufacturer to make a linen dishcloth to his own specification. It is highly absorbent, durable and long-term to maintain its whiteness. 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 give discloth to the customers of all over the world that they can cot compare the features of it with anything else.
Their linen dishcloth is more absorbent than cotton and mops ups spills and splashes, leaving work tops dry and smear free. It will last for everal months, maintaining its original whiteness throughout, and can be washed at a high temperature if required. For many generations, thousands of happy customers the world over have used their 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.
Trimmed with white cotton lace and finished with a branded ribbon, these 100% cotton vintage tea towels are machine washable. You will never want to use anything else or be disappointed!
