Custom Hand Towels and Tea Towels with Your Logo: A Distributor Guide
The short answer: for a custom hand towel or tea towel program, pick the size by where it will be used, then pick the logo method by quantity and date. Woven logos last longest and suit made-to-order runs; embroidery on a stocked towel is the fastest route; printing carries full-color art. Finish with a printed wrap band
or hang tag
so the towel arrives as a gift.
A waffle weave hand towel, ready for embroidery.
Key takeaways
- Hand towels are about 18 x 34" to 24 x 39"; tea towels are about 16 x 28" or 18 x 25".
- Stocked towels plus embroidery = speed. Made to order in Turkey = woven logos and custom colors.
- All our hand and tea towels are cotton, pre-washed for softness, and made with OEKO-TEX certified yarns.
Why hand towels and tea towels work for promotions
They are used every day, in the kitchen or bath, where people spend most of their time at home. They are light and flat, so they fit in mailers, welcome kits and gift baskets. And their price point makes it easy for a client to order for a whole team, a whole hotel floor or every guest at an event.
Choose the towel: four options to quote
| Towel | Size | Best for | Logo |
|---|---|---|---|
Woven kitchen tea towel (RT904) |
about 16 x 28" | Restaurants, wineries, real estate, food brands | Woven in, 42 colors |
Printed kitchen towel (RT896) |
about 18 x 25" | Full-color art, recipes, maps, event designs | Printed; cotton, waffle or microfiber |
Essential hand towel (RT060) |
20 x 40" | Quick-turn gifts, gym, golf, pickleball | Embroidery or monogram |
Jacquard Turkish hand towels (RT137 to RT147) |
about 24 x 39" | Hotels, spas, premium gift sets | Embroidery, woven label, leather patch |
Also in stock: the Sorrento hand towel
(18 x 34", fringe edge) and the waffle hand towel
, both easy to embroider. See every style in custom hand and tea towels.
Choose the logo method
- Woven (jacquard): the logo is part of the fabric, so it never cracks, peels or fades. Best for made-to-order runs and logo-forward designs. Learn more in embroidery vs jacquard vs printing.
- Embroidery: the fastest option on stocked towels, with a raised, premium look. Ideal for monograms and small marks in a corner.
- Printing: full color and fine detail on a flat surface, ideal for kitchen towels with illustrations or maps.
- Woven label or leather patch: a quiet, boutique-style finish for spa and retail sets.
Stocked vs made to order
If the client needs towels soon, start with what is on the shelf: check Live Inventory, then embroider. If the client wants their own colors or a woven logo, we weave the order in Turkey; production is about two weeks once the virtual is approved, plus shipping. Our order process guide walks through samples, virtuals and lead times.
Five ideas that sell
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Real estate closing gift: two woven tea towels with the agent's logo, tied with a printed wrap band.
- Restaurant or winery retail: a woven tea towel in the house colors for the gift shelf.
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Hotel and spa amenity: a jacquard hand towel with an embroidered logo, matched to spa robes
. -
Housewarming and holiday gifts: a Turkish towel and hand towel set
in a gift box
. - Sport and wellness events: an embroidered Essential hand towel for golf, tennis or pickleball. See our golf and tennis towel guide.
How to quote it
- Confirm quantity, in-hand date and where the towel will be used.
- Pick stocked (embroider) or made to order (weave or print).
- Show the client a Magic Mock-Up or request a pro virtual.
- Request samples if color or hand-feel matters.
- Add a wrap band, hang tag or gift box.
Browse all custom and promotional towels, or read 12 promotional towel ideas by industry.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a custom hand towel?
Our hand towels run from about 18 x 34 inches to 24 x 39 inches, depending on the style. Kitchen tea towels are smaller: about 16 x 28 inches for the woven RT904 and 18 x 25 inches for the printed RT896.
What is the best way to put a logo on a hand towel?
Weave it in when the order is large enough for a made-to-order run, because a woven logo never fades or peels. For smaller quantities or fast dates, embroider a stocked towel. Use printing when the design needs full color or fine detail.
What is the difference between a hand towel and a tea towel?
A hand towel is made to dry hands in the bath or kitchen and is usually a little larger and softer. A tea towel is a flatter, lint-free kitchen towel for drying glasses and dishes, and it is often displayed as decor.
Can I order custom hand towels in small quantities?
Yes. Stocked hand towels can be embroidered in smaller runs. Woven and printed designs are made to order in Turkey, and we confirm minimums, colors and production time with each quote.
Are custom tea towels a good promotional product?
Yes. A tea towel hangs in the kitchen and is used every day, so the logo is seen for years. It is also light and flat, which keeps shipping costs low for mailers and event kits.
