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Are Tea Towels recyclable and how long will they last?Updated 9 days ago

TL;DR: Tea Towels are made from a synthetic textile and are not kerbside recyclable. Repurpose them as cleaning rags, use a specialist textile recycling programme, or donate them if they are still in good condition. With correct care they are durable and long-lasting.


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Koh Tea Towels 2pk, waffle and diamond weave
Koh Tea Towels fabric quality and durability

Can I recycle Tea Towels?

Koh Tea Towels are made from a synthetic textile and are not kerbside recyclable, so do not put them in your household recycling bin. Instead, check local council or specialist textile recycling programmes that accept synthetic fabrics, donate them if they are still in good condition, or repurpose them as cleaning rags.

⚠ Not kerbside recyclable

Tea Towels are made from a synthetic textile, which most kerbside recycling systems do not accept because it needs specialised processing. Do not put them in your household recycling bin.

Not kerbside recyclable Synthetic textile

✓ Second-life options

Textile recycling: check your local council or a specialist textile recycler that accepts synthetic fabrics.

Donate: if they are in good condition, animal shelters, community groups and charity shops often take cleaning rags.

Repurpose: cut old towels into rags for car care, pet towels or workshop cloths.

Textile recycling Donate Repurpose

How long do Tea Towels last?

Koh Tea Towels are a durable 410 GSM weave designed to be reused for a long time. How long they last depends on how often you use them and how well you care for them, so wash them correctly, keep them away from fabric softener and bleach, and line dry them. Replace a towel when it stops absorbing even after a vinegar wash, feels permanently stiff or matted, or is fraying badly.

✓ Durable and reusable

Tea Towels are a durable 410 GSM weave with reinforced stitching, made to be reused over a long period. How long they last depends on how often you use them and how you care for them, so there is no fixed lifespan. Replace a towel when it stops absorbing even after a vinegar wash, stays stiff or matted, or is fraying badly.

Durable Reusable Use and care dependent

✓ How to extend their life

Follow the care instructions: wash separately at a maximum of 40 degrees with Sensitive Laundry Liquid or Sensitive Laundry Sheets, with no fabric softener or bleach, then line dry. Use a laundry bag to prevent lint transfer, and trim loose threads rather than pulling them.

Max 40 degrees No softener Line dry

How do I reduce their environmental impact?

Wash the towels only when they need it, and consider using a wash bag to reduce fibre shedding into the wash water. Because they are reusable and machine washable, each pack replaces a lot of disposable paper towel over its life, which is where most of the benefit sits.

✓ Wash less, shed less

To minimise environmental impact, wash the towels only when they need it and consider a wash bag to reduce shedding into the wash water. Because they are reusable and machine washable, each pack replaces a great deal of disposable paper towel over its life.

Wash when needed Wash bag Replaces paper towel
Koh Tea Towels 2pk

Time for a new set?

Grab a fresh Tea Towels 2pk. Waffle for drying, diamond for polishing. 410 GSM, 60 by 40 cm.

Koh Sensitive Laundry Liquid 1.5L

Sensitive Laundry Liquid

Softener-free, so the towels stay absorbent and last longer. Also available as Sensitive Laundry Sheets.

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Last reviewed: August 2026 · Koh UK

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