13 Absorbent Kitchen Towels for Drying Dishes

Reminiscent of a traditional dish cloth but with a few style upgrades—specifically the lace, tassel and rope trim details—that make these kitchen towels a more pleasing addition to the counter.

Committed to going greener and giving up single-use paper products, like paper towels? Try Unpaper Towels, which are fun, patterned microfiber cloths meant to function the same way—drying dishes and hands, wiping surfaces clean, and sopping up messes.

Linen towels are even more absorbent than cotton, plus dry faster. They have a natural aesthetic that simply can't be beat. You'll love the versatility of this bestselling option, too—it's available in eight sizes and 47 colors.

Like the idea of patterned kitchen towels but don't want anything too kitschy? West Elm's graphic tea towel provides a great middle ground. The modern tribal-inspired print is trendy, and the soft pink hue is always in style.

Whether you're looking for an engagement or wedding gift, or something special to spruce up your own kitchen, this personalized cotton towel is a great option.

This kitchen towel is more than a painterly choice—it's constructed of a highly absorbent cotton terry material to ensure it's tough enough to do the dirty work.

If you cook a lot or have young kids, you need to bring in the big guns—and that's exactly what you'll get with this Williams-Sonoma exclusive. At 20 inches by 30 inches, these towels are big enough to tackle just about any job, from wiping down a big island to mopping up a big puddle of spilled milk or drying your biggest roasting pan.

Admittedly, these fun embroidered tea towels are more suited for admiring than they are for drying hands or dishes. But sometimes that's exactly what you want!

Double the cheer to your space with a set of 100 percent cotton towels that's as attractive as it is effective. While they're highly absorbent, the biggest plus might be the lack of lint they produce, which means they'll leave glasses clear and sparkling.

Kitchen towels are one of the most common housewarming gifts, and this cheeky set comes perfectly packaged, so all you have to do is the handoff.

If you're looking for a blank canvas for your next embroidery or heat transfer project, these are a sure bet. They're not textured, so you'll get a pristine finish—and, just as importantly, though affordable, they're sturdy enough to keep your work of art in tip-top condition for years to come.

When durability and performance is your top priority, this Amazon bestseller offers a great value. And you know these cloths are workhorses—these are the towels you'll find in test kitchens and at chef's stations in restaurants.

If you don't necessarily care about aesthetics, you'll appreciate the functionality of these microfiber kitchen towels. They come in a pack of eight, and each one is super soft, thick, and won't leave streaks on dishware or glasses.