What size flour sack towel should I buy?

The best size depends on your intended use. Small (18x18") is great for napkins and face cloths. Medium (22x22") works well for dish drying and everyday kitchen use. Large (28x28") is ideal for bread proofing and cheese making. Extra Large (33x38") is best for table covers and commercial use.

What does GSM mean for flour sack towels?

GSM stands for grams per square meter and measures the weight/thickness of the fabric. Lower GSM (90-110) means lighter, thinner towels. Medium GSM (120-140) offers a balance of softness and durability. Higher GSM (150-180) means thicker, more absorbent towels.

What is the most popular flour sack towel size?

The 27x27" (Large) flour sack towel is the most popular size. It offers 729 square inches of versatile coverage for most kitchen tasks including dish drying, bread proofing, crafts, and general cleaning, while still being easy to handle and store.

What size flour sack towel is best for bread making?

For bread proofing and baking, we recommend the Large (27x27") flour sack towel. It provides enough coverage to fully cover a bread bowl or loaf while the dough rises, and the cotton allows proper air circulation.

Are flour sack towels measured before or after washing?

Our flour sack towel measurements are pre-wash dimensions. Cotton towels may shrink 5-10% after the first wash. For example, a 28x28" towel may measure approximately 26x26" after washing and drying.

Size & Weight Guide

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Available Sizes

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Small

18" x 18"

324 sq inches

NapkinsFace clothsSmall spills

Medium

22" x 22"

484 sq inches

Dish dryingHand towelsEveryday kitchen use

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Large

27" x 27"

729 sq inches

All-purposeBread proofingCheese makingCrafts

Extra Large

33" x 38"

1254 sq inches

Table coversLarge projectsCommercial use

★ MOST POPULAR SIZE

Our 27" x 27" Flour Sack Towels

The perfect all-purpose size for kitchen, crafts, cleaning, and more. 729 square inches of premium 100% cotton.

All-PurposeBread ProofingCheese MakingCrafts & DIY

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Weight & Thickness Guide

GSM (grams per square meter) indicates thickness and absorbency. Higher GSM = thicker towel.

Ultra Light90 GSM

Very thin, best for delicate tasks

Light110 GSM

Standard flour sack weight

Medium130 GSM

Good balance of softness & durability

Heavy150 GSM

Thick and highly absorbent

Extra Heavy180 GSM

Maximum durability & absorption

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Medium

Good balance of softness & durability

Which Size for What?

Different tasks call for different sizes. Here's our recommendation guide.

Dish Drying

Best: 27x27"

Perfect for drying dishes and glassware

Bread Proofing

Best: 27x27"

Cover dough while it rises

Crafts & DIY

Best: 27x27"

Great canvas for embroidery & printing

Baby Care

Best: Small/Medium

Gentle burp cloths & changing pads

Cleaning

Best: 27x27"

Streak-free window & surface cleaning

Gift Wrapping

Best: 27x27" / XL

Eco-friendly reusable gift wrap

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