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You may spend a lot of time thinking about the items in the kitchen cabinets-cookware, dinner plates, wine glasses, etc. But some smaller items deserve the same brain power-namely, kitchen towels.

Although this item looks more like an aesthetic choice, the right kitchen towel can make your life easier in many ways. From drying plates and glasses without leaving fluff, to wiping your hands clean, to soaking up the milk spilled by your toddler, we have high expectations for kitchen towels.

And because they are very useful and relatively cheap, they are also great gifts, whether you choose beautiful linens from store shelves, or use your embroidery skills or heat transfer vinyl to make your own personalized linen cloth.

But as mentioned, their performance is not all the same-especially if you rely on them as a permanent replacement for disposable tissues. Fortunately, we are dealing with heavy work. Although some are more practical and some are more decorative, these are the best kitchen towels (including selections approved by chefs and test kitchens).

If you often cook or have young children, you need to bring a cannon—this is what Williams-Sonoma offers exclusively. These towels are 20 inches by 30 inches, enough to handle any task, from wiping a large island, to wiping off a large pool of spilled milk, to drying your largest baking pan. 

This kitchen towel is more than just a painting choice-it is made of 100% organic cotton to ensure that it is absorbent enough for dirty work. 

Reminiscent of traditional dishcloths, but with some style upgrades—especially lace, tassels, and rope trim details—make these kitchen towels look more acceptable on the counter. 

Love the idea of ​​a patterned kitchen towel, but don't want to be too tacky? West Elm's graphic set provides a good middle ground. 

It is true that these interesting embroidered tea towels are more suitable for appreciation than for wiping hands or bowls. But sometimes this is exactly what you want!

Whether you are looking for an engagement gift or wedding gift, or a special gift to decorate your kitchen, this personalized cotton towel is a good choice. 

A set of 100% cotton towels is both attractive and effective, bringing double cheers to your space. Although they are very absorbent, the biggest advantage may be that they do not produce fluff, which means that they will keep the glasses transparent and shiny. 

Kitchen towels are one of the most common housewarming gifts, and this cheeky set is beautifully packaged so you only need to deliver it. 

If you are looking for a blank canvas for your next embroidery or heat transfer project, then this is a good choice. They have no texture, so you will get a rustic finish-just as importantly, although they are affordable, they are strong enough to keep your artwork in its best condition for years to come. 

Linen towels are more absorbent than cotton towels and dry faster. In addition, they have an unparalleled natural beauty. You will also like the versatility of this best-selling product-it is available in 8 sizes and 47 colors. 

Committed to be more environmentally friendly and give up disposable paper products such as tissues? Try Unpaper Towels, which are fun patterned microfiber cloths designed to function in the same way-to dry dishes and hands, to wipe surfaces and to soak up dirt. 

When durability and performance are your top priorities, this Amazon bestseller is great value for money. You know these cloths are the workhorse-these are the towels you will find in test kitchens and restaurant chef stations. 

This set of four towels proves that you don’t need to buy a commercial or basic model to get a good-quality kitchen towel. These are the favorites of Good Housekeeping's deputy director of kitchen appliances because they are absorbent enough to effectively dry dishes and hands, and are easy to clean.