SUPER SOFT & LINT FREE - The kitchen towels are very soft and plush, they won’t bleed or leave lint on your devices, safe and clean. Each towel has a loop enables you to hang them anywhere in convenience. If you like your tea towels to make a statement and aren’t afraid to pay a little more for the luxury, Radical Tea Towels offers a wide range of striking tea towel designs with a political slant. From literary figures to rebels, philosophers and women’s rights campaigns, these tea towels are a great way to spark up a conversation during house parties! (Plus, for extra wow factor when entertaining, don't miss our guide to the best placemats - there's plenty of options sure to impress.) IKEA are the best. There is a lovely one, cream with red stripes on there.” (Recommended by Mumsnet user Xiaoxiong) I got bright waffle tea towels from John Lewis within the last 12 months. I chose mustard, there were other colours.” (Recommended by Mumsnet user Iannistunut) Our verdict

Gryeer Microfibre Tea Towels, Super Absorbent, Soft and Thick

If you’re bored of always seeing streaks on your glassware and find yourself repeatedly needing to polish your wine glass before you top it up, Linen Union Glass Cloths could be the perfect solution. Made from a cotton and linen mix, these durable tea towels are often seen in bars and restaurants, and whilst you shouldn’t expect them to be as fluffy and soft as some other tea towels, they’re a great option for successfully drying and polishing your glassware at the same time. We gathered our users' opinions on the brands they rated as well as the fabrics and styles that they felt were the most efficient and effective when washing their dishes and glassware. Expert recommendations DURABLE - Made of 80% polyester and 20% polyamide, These dish towels are much more durable than common cotton towels, they don't easily fall apart or shrink even after years of use. However, thanks to tea towels being so absorbent, they are also the perfect home for bacteria, mildew and even mould, so it’s always a good idea to wash them every few days.

Lamont Poli Dri. Last for years. Expensive but worth it.” (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user hairymuffet)

gryeer Microfibre Tea Towels - Pack of 8 (Stripe Designed gryeer Microfibre Tea Towels - Pack of 8 (Stripe Designed

If you’re on a tight budget at the moment (energy prices anyone?!) or are simply trying to keep costs down, then you can’t get much cheaper than these IKEA HILDEGUN tea towels. We use the JL terry ones too. Best tea towels ever.” (Reviewed by Mumsnet user AwkwardSquad) Our verdict HIGHLY ABSORBENT - Soft and heavy duty on both sides, This stripe designed tea towel is engineered to soak up lots of liquid, much more absorbent than cotton towel and the fluffy microfibres dry out fast, scratch-free.When it comes to household products, our Mumsnet community have tried a huge range of products - the good, the bad and the ugly. We first sought out the trusted opinions of the Mumsnet users, many of whom have a favourite type of tea towel that they rate, recommend and use in their own home. The answer to this largely depends on what you’re using your tea towels for and how often you’re using them. If you’re simply using your tea towels to dry just-washed dishes, then you won’t need to wash them that frequently. Like any household item that takes a hit day in, day out, your tea towels will eventually start to show their age and need replacing. The more you look after them, the longer they will last, so wash them frequently to stop the build-up of bacteria. If you get to the point where your tea towels don’t smell too fresh even after a hot wash, then it’s time to say goodbye and invest in some new ones. Look to replace your tea towels every two years. What are the most absorbent tea towels?

gryeer Microfibre Tea Towels, Super Absorbent, Extra Large

These are brilliant. Have to wash them a few times to get their absorbency going, but that's fairly normal. I think of them as being quality ones that might be used in non-domestic kitchens.” (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user Yearsyonder) Our verdict

1. Best overall tea towels: Lamont Poli Dri Tea Towels

For an unbiased view, you can’t beat the recommendations of thousands of happy consumers and, when it comes to tea towels, they all agree that the best material for tea towels is microfibre.