The 13 Best Towels For Drying Dishes

Made from 100% ring-spun cotton, these kitchen towels have earned more than 24,000 five-star reviews. Soft, durable, and absorbent, the terry towels are machine-washable and dryer-safe for super easy care. Each set includes 12 large dish towels, measuring 15 by 25 inches. There are seven colors to choose from, including black, gray, and orange.

One positive review: "Best kitchen towels I've ever had. Soft and absorbent, they dry dishes, hands, counters with ease. They've stood up well to regular washings and not faded or worn out.”

These waffle-weave cotton towels are perfect for wiping down cups, glasses, and dinner plates. The lightweight towels have a honeycomb texture that helps make them super absorbent and quick-drying. They’re machine-washable and dryer-safe, and even have a built-in loop so you can hang them up. The towel set is available in 11 colors and comes in two sizes: 12 by 12 inches and 13 by 28 inches.

One positive review: "Great little towels for drying dishes and cleaning messes. I bought two packs and use a few daily and have washed them many times and they are very durable. Thick and absorbent.”

Super-absorbent and incredibly soft, these microfiber dish towels are lightweight, quick-drying, and durable. They feature a textured lattice design and measure 26 by 18 inches. Another Amazon favorite, these hand towels have earned a 4.6-star overall rating with more than 5,000 reviewers weighing in. They’re machine-washable, can be dried on low heat, and have convenient hanging loops for easy storage. Choose from nine colors.

One positive review: "I bought these towels to use in the kitchen to dry dishes but also to use as hand towels. They surpassed my expectations for both uses. They are thick enough for a hand towel but not so thick that they cannot be used as a dish towel. They keep their shape after being laundered the color is true and does not fade.”

Made from 100% handwoven linen, these dish towels are naturally absorbent and uniquely textured. Sold in a set of two, each quick-drying towel is great for drying delicate dishes and cleaning spills. They’re machine-washable (and get softer with every wash), can be dried on low heat, and have loops so you can hang them up. The towels measure 17 by 26 inches and you can choose from 19 colors and styles.

One positive review: “They dry very well and leave no watermarks. Great for drying dishes, especially glasses. They leave no lint on my glassware.”

In addition to being strong and absorbent, these dish towels come in colorful styles that will brighten any kitchen. Made from 100% cotton, the towels are available in 22 different prints, including florals, dots, and lots of multicolored striped options. They’ve earned an overall 4.7-star rating on Amazon with more than 2,000 reviewers weighing in. Each towel measures 20 by 30 inches and you can choose from packs of three and six.

One positive review: "Love these dish towel, they look amazing and are well built. I've washed them a few times and they have held their color. Great for looks and for drying dishes, durable and great design and colors.”

If you’re looking for organic cotton dish towels, this set has a near-perfect 4.8-star overall rating and more than 900 reviews. They’re Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)-certified and generously sized at 28 by 28 inches. According to reviewers, the towels are easy to machine wash and dry, and washing them before the first use will help them become even more absorbent. They also have built-in loops for hanging. You can choose from two neutral colors: white and creamy white.

One positive review: "I use them every day in the kitchen and just toss them in the laundry basket when soiled. We use them as regular dish clothes, as paper towels for a quick wipe up, for food prep and also as napkins. They wash up nice and are very durable.”

The crisp, striped design of these cotton towels is a staple in home and restaurant kitchens. The ring-spun, 100% cotton weave is strong and made to withstand many loads of dishes. Each towel measures 15 by 25 inches and is lightweight, absorbent, and lint-free. The dish towels are machine-washable and dryer-safe as well. More than 10,000 Amazon shoppers have given this 12-piece towel set a five-star rating, and you can choose from four colors: red, gray, green, and blue.

One positive review: "They really dry any dish (even plastic which usually tends to not want to come dry). They also dry out quickly so you can reuse them to dry another batch. I keep 2 in the kitchen at all times. One for drying and another for small kitchen spills (which are usually water) or wiping the counter. They seem very well made. Great value for the price.”

These cotton dish towels come in 46 pretty prints, including floral, fruity, and nature-inspired designs. The absorbent, 100% cotton towels measure 20 by 27.5 inches and are machine-washable, dryer-safe, and have loops for hanging. You can choose from sets of two or three. Plus, these towels have an impressive 4.7-star overall rating on Amazon and more than 5,000 reviews.

One positive review: "Love these kitchen towels. Not only do they look so pretty in my kitchen, they are fantastic for drying hands, dishes, or using to cover rising dough.”

Featuring a coordinated mix of solid colors and prints, this microfiber towel set is both stylish and super absorbent. Sold in a set of four, each towel measures 26 by 18 inches and feels extremely thick and soft. The durable towels are machine-washable, can be dried on low heat, and have built-in hanging loops. Choose from five styles.

One positive review: "Love these dish towels. Very absorbent. Dry and polish glasses and dishes beautifully.”

Measuring 28 by 28 inches, these large dish towels are well-sized for any kitchen task. The towels are made from highly absorbent ring-spun cotton and are lightweight, quick-drying, and lint-free. They’re also machine-washable and dryer-safe for easy care. There are five color options, including sage green, beige, and crisp white, and the towels are backed by a 4.7-star overall rating after more than 19,000 reviews.

One positive review: "In addition to slinging one of these over my shoulder during food prep, these also get employed for drying hands and dishes, as well as a makeshift "pot holder" when I need to move a hot sheet pan or skillet. We even use these in some of our food photography as "prop" linens. The price is affordable and these clean up quite well in the wash.”

Made from high-quality, OEKO-TEX-certified cotton terry, these Sticky Toffee dish cloths are thick, durable, and absorbent. Sold in an eight-pack, the towels are available in 16 colors and styles. You can choose from two sizes: 12 by 12 inches and 28 by 16 inches. The towels are also machine-washable and dryer-safe. Plus, this set has amassed an incredible 11,000 five-star ratings.

One positive review: "These dish towels are wonderful. They are high quality, with a textured material that handles washing dishes or cleaning surfaces with equal ease.”

Made in India, these patterned dish towels come in six fun prints, including floral, pineapple, and teapot designs. The durable and absorbent towels are made from ring-spun cotton and are pre-washed for even greater absorbency. The towels measure 18 by 28 inches and are machine-washable and dryer-safe for easy care. They also have convenient hanging loops. Choose from sets of three and six.

One positive review: "These are great. Absorb well but dry fast. Smell fresh after days of use. And stains come out easily with stain remover spray. Also cute designs.”

These absorbent cotton dish towels have unique designs, including botanicals, line drawings, and abstract shapes. The quick-drying towels are lightweight and on the larger side at 26 by 20 inches, so perfect for bigger jobs. The brand has 12 styles to choose from, all of them machine-washable and dryer-safe, and each towel has a loop for hanging.

One positive review: "Perfect! Thicker towels don’t dry as well after doing dishes, etc. I use these for everything. Spills. Cooking. Cleaning. I’ve gotten very pigmented stains on them and they come out easily with a bit of stain remover spray. Look like new every time I wash them and smell fresh for a good week of use.”