Flour sack towels are lightweight, lint-free cotton cloths - originally made from repurposed flour sacks, now manufactured for kitchen use.
History
During the Depression era, resourceful homemakers repurposed cotton flour sacks as kitchen towels, discovering their excellent lint-free properties.
Characteristics
- Loosely woven cotton
- Very thin and lightweight
- Lint-free (excellent for glass)
- Highly absorbent for weight
- Quick drying
- Soft with age
Best Uses
- Polishing glassware (no lint!)
- Drying fine dishes
- Bread proofing cover
- Straining
- Crafts (takes printing well)
Advantages
| Flour Sack | Terry Kitchen Towel |
|---|---|
| Lint-free | May leave lint |
| Thin, light | Thick, bulky |
| Dries fast | Dries slow |
| Great for glass | Better for pots |
Modern Production
Today's flour sack towels are manufactured specifically as kitchen textiles - same construction as original sacking, without the flour.