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. Finally satisfied that everything necessary had been done, he ordered an initial amount and that the was the beginning of the popular dishtowel.

Customers will soon realize that just how good their linen cloth and it is becoming indispensable in the kitchen of many families in Yorkshire as a whole. Today the company sells thousands of these highly absorbent linen tea towels to loyal customer both at home and abroad, even 100 years aog to the day. They are sent all over the world to customers who say they cannot find anything to compare with the qualities of the dishcloth anywhere else.

Their special linen dishcloth absorbs better than cotton so it quickly mops up messes 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 generations, thousands of satisfied customers throughout the world 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 won’t be disappointed and will never want to use anything else!