Reusable Paper Towels

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Paper towels you wash, not toss

Organic cotton flannel you wipe, wash with your laundry and re-roll for years. Made by ZWS Essentials.

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Inside: 24 sheets, 10″ × 10″, pre-rolled on a cardboard tube for your paper towel holder.

Size: 24 Pack (Pre-rolled)

Color: Earth Tones

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Hand-sized 10″ × 10″ sheets. Wash them a few times first: they absorb more with every wash.

  • Climate Neutral
  • 1% for the Planet
  • TerraCycle
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Why it's worth it

Reuse for years Wash with your laundry. No more rolls to rebuy.
Saves trees US paper towels use over 51,000 trees a day, then fill landfills.
Rolls like paper The cotton clings to itself, so sheets re-roll onto the tube.
plastic free plastic free
oeko-tex oeko-tex
gots certified gots certified
1% for the Planet 1% for the Planet

ZWS vs. paper towel rolls

ZWS Essentials
Paper towel rolls
Uses
Wash and reuse for years
One wipe, then the trash
Material
GOTS organic cotton flannel
Wood-pulp paper
Over time
Absorbs more with every wash
Rebuy when the roll runs out
Packaging
Plastic-free
Often wrapped in plastic
End of life
Cleaning rag, then compost
Trash
Fulfilled and shipped by: ZWS (warehouse)

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Pulling a Reusable Paper Towel from the holder by the kitchen sink
Holding a soft pink Reusable Paper Towel to the face
A rainbow roll of Reusable Paper Towels on a wall-mounted holder

What customers say

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★★★★★
“I seriously love these things! We’ve been using them for about 6 months now and I can’t imagine ever going back. They are so easy to wash, reroll, and use again!”
Susan B, verified buyer
★★★★★
“These are much more absorbent than paper towel and are easy to just throw in the wash with my other towels.”
Madison, verified buyer
★★★★★
“We use the lemon cloths for dishes and counters, and the gray/black ones for the floor. We’ve cut way back on paper towels!”
Glenda Redworth, verified buyer
  • GOTS Organic Cotton
  • OEKO-TEX Certified
  • Machine Washable
  • Reuse for Years
  • Absorbs More Every Wash
  • Plastic-Free
  • Compostable

How to use

Wipe. Wash. Re-roll.

Wipe
Wash
Re-roll
1 WipeUse it like a paper towel on spills, hands, counters and produce. Rinse and wring it first to soak up more.
2 WashToss it in with your laundry, warm or cold, with like colors. Air dry or tumble dry low.
3 Re-rollThe cotton clings to itself, so clean sheets roll back onto the cardboard tube for your holder.

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Product details & questions

Product details

Reusable Paper Towels - 100% Organic Cotton, 12 or 24 Pack

It's time to ditch the single-use paper towels for this organic, reusable alternative. Every day, over 51,000 trees are cut down to support America's paper towel habit, and it's completely unnecessary! This swap saves trees, precious water resources, and helps save you money.

Made with GOTS certified organic cotton, our 1-ply Reusable Paper Towels are perfect for cleaning messes, drying hands, or any time you're in need of a paper towel.

Once dirty, simply wash with your normal laundry and reuse for years. Plus, the cotton material naturally clings together, making it super easy to re-roll onto the cardboard paper towel tube.

Choose from: 12-pack folded or 24-pack pre-rolled; Available in Earth Tones, Lemons, Greys, or White.

Size: 10" x 10". The perfect size to fit your hands!

Material: Oeko-Tex Standard certified, colored with low impact dyes; GOTS certified organic cotton flannel; 1-ply

Tips:

  • They become more absorbent with each wash
  • Rinsing and wringing prior to wiping may help towels absorb more

Care: Machine wash in warm or cold water and with like colors. Air dry or tumble dry low. Minor shrinkage may occur.

End of Life: Reuse as a rag for cleaning; or you can cut it up and compost

What are unpaper towels?

Unpaper towels, or reusable paper towels, are washable cloth sheets you use in place of single-use paper towels: for spills, counters and drying hands, then into the laundry and back on the roll.

What are they made of?

GOTS certified organic cotton flannel, 1-ply, OEKO-TEX Standard certified and colored with low impact dyes.

How big are they, and which pack should I get?

Each sheet is 10″ × 10″ of 1-ply organic cotton flannel: hand-sized and soft, like a cloth napkin. For big spills, grab two. Most households rotate 12 to 24 sheets through use and the wash. The 12 Pack comes folded, to stack in a drawer or basket; the 24 Pack comes pre-rolled on a cardboard tube, ready for a paper towel holder, and costs less per sheet.

How absorbent are they?

They absorb more with every wash, so wash them a few times before you start. Rinsing and wringing a sheet before you wipe also helps it soak up more. They handle grease and oil too: pre-treat stubborn stains before washing.

How do I wash and re-roll them?

Machine wash in warm or cold water with like colors and a mild detergent. Skip fabric softener. Air dry or tumble dry low; minor shrinkage may occur. The cotton clings to itself, so clean sheets roll back onto a cardboard paper towel tube.

How long do they last?

Years, with regular washing and care. When one wears out, use it as a cleaning rag, or cut it up and compost it.

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Customers praised these eco-friendly towels as "very absorbent and easy to clean." Many love the soft fabric and vibrant colors. However, some noted they're "a little thin" and smaller than expected. Several reviews mention reduced absorbency compared to traditional paper towels, with some saying they "smear water more than pick-up." Durability concerns emerged with reports of stitching issues.

  • Very durable and easy to clean in the washer or sink. They're very absorbent as well!
  • I really enjoy this swap and feel cleaner using them. No more paper towel debris!
  • I haven't bought paper towels since 2020. Saves a ton of money
  • 5 stars: 231 (75%)
  • 4 stars: 26 (8%)
  • 3 stars: 33 (11%)
  • 2 stars: 11 (4%)
  • 1 star: 5 (2%)
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Kumiko I.
Not absorbent but useful otherwise

I really loved the idea of reusable "paper towel", and got a rainbow colored 12 pack. A bit disappointed that they are not very absorbent. I washed them all initially but still not very absorbent. On closer look, it looks like thin flannel material, which is known not to be absorbent. What's the use of them if they have to be washed many times before they become absorbent, as the response to one of the review says? Also, suggesting that we rewind them on used paper tube to mimic ordinary paper towel is sort of silly, I think. I sewed a short length of cotton basting string on a corner so they can be hang from a hook. I have a stack of cotton rags for cleaning anyway, but these "paper towel" alternatives are good for food prep. I hated using paper towels for cleaning mushroom caps (so wasteful), but I don't feel bad about using these. I use these as somewhere between kitchen towel and cleaning rag.

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Anna Rose Rossi
12 Pack / Earth Tones
Will purchase again

I love these for replacing paper towels and they come in really cute colors!

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Joanna Quintana
24 Pack (Pre-rolled) / Earth Tones
Feels like we’re at a colorful restaurant!

Ordered the rainbow towels and I’m addicted to them. Like in the title, they feel a little fancy but are more fun because of the cute colors. Feels soft on the face and are easy to use without feeling bad about using them 😊

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Valarie Basten
12 Pack / Earth Tones
Work well as napkins

These are not as big as the previous reusable paper towels I purchased, but they still seem to work well as napkins and the colors are nice

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Lexie
Great Purchase!

My husband and I decided to make the switch and slowly integrate more zero-waste items into our new home. We purchased the Grey reusable paper towels and have loved the switch! My only suggestion would be to allow picking the colors in the bundle. Will likely purchase more of them since they work so nicely!

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Shelby Jackson
Reusable paper towels

Love these so much! Just use and toss them in the wash when it’s time! Save so much on not buying paper towels

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Edlin M.
12 Pack / Lemons
Conflicting Item Description

The description for these reusable paper towels says that they are made with GOTS certified 100% organic cotton flannel, which is the whole reason that I purchased them. However, when I received them, the packaging does not state anywhere on it that they are made with organic materials nor does it have the GOTS symbol/logo on it. I have attached a picture of the packaging on the reusable cotton rounds that I also purchased, which does have both the OEKO-TEX and the GOTS logo on it. Now I am not so sure these reusable paper towels are organic, which is, again, why I purchased them to begin with.

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Madison
Reusable Paper Towels

These are much more absorbent than paper towel and are easy to just throw in the wash with my other towels.

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Susan B
24 Pack (Pre-rolled) / Earth Tones
One of the best eco friendly purchases I’ve made!

I seriously love these things! We’ve been using them for about 6 months now and I can’t imagine ever going back. They are so easy to wash, reroll, and use again! We keep a small basket by the door for our dirty dish cloths and towels and just toss them in. We haven’t bought paper towels in months. I can’t think of any negatives.

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Ginger Cotter
24 Pack (Pre-rolled) / Earth Tones
We love using our Reusuable Earth Tones Towels!

I have a roll in the kitchen and one in the bathroom by the sink. We use the heck out of them! In the kitchen we grab one for drying hands, cleaning up spills, cleaning countertops, in place of napkins, I've washed dishes with them, light dusting, drying off my dogs wet paws on rainy days, cleaned my kitchen windows over the sink. In the bathroom it's kinda more of the same with drying hands and my guests think its pretty cool that they get to dry their hands on a fresh cloth each time plus the roll is so colorful with the Earth Tones! I keep a mesh cotton bag hanging on a command hook near by to put the used towels in so I can just throw them in the washer when I have a wash load ready. The mesh bag allows for air to flow thru it. We hardly use paper towels anymore unless it's for example, like something gross that you'd want or have to throw away. I can already tell these will last us a long time because I have washed them a lot already since we use them so much and they still look great, the stitching is good, and they have not lost any color. I got the Pre-Rolled 24 count and the roll they come on is thick and strong too so it will last thru many many cycles.

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Lori Coleman
12 Pack / Earth Tones
Small towels

The towels are small, the size of a dish cloth. I expected a size similar to a paper towel sheet. Did I order wrong? Fabric is sturdy but not soft.

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Sheila Gleason
12 Pack / Earth Tones
Reusable cloth towels

They are ok but don’t absorb very quickly.

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Danita

I would like them a little bigger. They have cut down on the amount of paper towels we use but I would like them a bit larger.

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Glenda Redworth
12 Pack / Greys
We bought two kinds

We use the lemon cloths for dishes and counters, and the gray/black ones for the floor. We've cut way back on paper towels!

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Belinda

Great product. Thanks.

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Belinda

Lovely towels. So glad I found this company.

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Omen

Love these little towels! 🍋

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Anonymous
12 Pack / Earth Tones
Not sure how to use them still???

These are of nice quality and I think they will last a long time, but I'm still not quite sure how to use them and for what as I worry about germs and bacteria building up.

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Anonymous
24 Pack (Pre-rolled) / White
Great but a tad thin

Great. A little thin for the price, so I have concerns about longevity, but I appreciate the lack of color option so that I can bleach stains out of them & use them as I do regular paper towels.

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Chase McDaniel
12 Pack / Greys
Overall good product

The Reusable Paper Towels are a great product that we have enjoyed adding to our minimal waste lifestyle. These clothes are a little smaller and a lot thinner than other reusable paper towels we have purchased from other reputable companies. That is the only reason for the four stars. I would love them even more if they were slightly bigger and thicker.

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Anonymous
12 Pack / Earth Tones
Absorbent and Durable

Very durable and easy to clean in the washer or sink. They’re very absorbent as well!

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Allison Kacmarcik
24 Pack (Pre-rolled) / White
Easy to Use

Better for the environment, super clear directions, i love them

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Siri Vagle
12 Pack / Earth Tones
They’re ok

They work, but they aren’t as absorbent as regular paper towels, or even a washcloth.

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Estrella Belolo

Selected pre-roll and it just kind of sandwiched over the roll

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Brittany Petry

Can the white reusable paper towels be washed with bleach in the laundry?

ZeroWasteStore.com

Hi there! We suggest to machine wash hot with like colors, tumble dry low & use non-chlorine bleach