Origin
- Made in the USA
Materials
- 100% Organic Cotton
End of Life
- Donate
Earth Friendly Features
- Towels are made from organic cotton
Packaging
- Product packaging is recyclable paper sleeve
- All shipping packaging is recyclable and made from recycled content
Product Care
- Mashine wash warm with like colors, dry in dryer
Additional Features
- Zero-waste option to replace paper towels
- Made from organic cotton
- Towels are 1 ply
- Durable edges prevent fraying
- Absorbency increases after first few washes
Product Dimensions
- Size: 12 x 10 inches
Returns
- Unused, undamaged items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days
Warranty
- Unused, undamaged items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days
Shipping Info
- Ships same business day!
Marley’s Monsters
If you’re looking for home products made with love, creativity, and sustainability in mind, look no further: Marley’s Monsters is here! With products handmade in Eugene, OR, these hard-working products don’t fail to deliver on flair or function. Bonus: many of them are customizable to fit effortlessly into your home and allow you to fully express yourself, without compromising sustainability! Started by mother Sarah Dooley’s itch to get back to creating, Marley’s Monster’s has expanded from a baby doll made of fabric scraps to a thriving business full of handmade, eco-friendly, and sustainable products for all areas of your home. Our favorites: the UnPaper towels and Reusable organic cotton facial rounds!
Click below to learn more about Marley’s Monsters.
quinnleyg (verified owner) –
These are my first unpaper towels. I liked that they were simple and didn’t have crazy designs. They’re a nice little size. They work well for cleaning, but are not the most absorbent. I have only had them for a few weeks, but I do hope that they get better over time.
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DonnaC (verified owner) –
So glad I bought the 12-pack. I’m using them for napkins, clean up, drying dishes, and so much more.
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annabelle6090 (verified owner) –
These are awesome! I bought one pack and was using them so much that I decided to get another pack. They are perfect for replacing paper towels when I’m cleaning, disinfecting surfaces, and so on.
They definitely lack absorption when you first get them, but they get better with every wash. Be patient and you will love them 🙂
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carley.kalei (verified owner) –
My partner used to run through regular paper towels so quickly and we were looking for a more environmentally friendly alternative, so this really worked well for us. He loves them, and we even ended up coming back and buying more.
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meldasilas (verified owner) –
Great as napkins, pressing tofu or drying up spills. Theh did leave some fibers when used for wiping mirrors / windows if you care about that.
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cntq29 (verified owner) –
I’ve enjoyed being able to use these as a replacement for paper towels. I use them mostly for clean ups and a little bit for drying produce. They’ve worked pretty well for me, are soft to the touch, and are easy to clean. I did notice that they are a little fuzzy, but haven’t noticed if the fuzz comes off on the food.
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mcnabbpr98 (verified owner) –
*Experience after about 5 months of use*
Pros:
These are a soft and pleasant-feeling material. It is really easy to roll these onto a conventional paper towel holder, which is both cute and fun- the sheets stick to each other and are a nice color (pretty accurate to that shown in the picture).
Cons:
Off the bat, not as absorbent as a standard washcloth would be I think. I DID know about this prior to purchasing thanks to some earlier reviews, and an EarthHero rep said they believe their absorbency increases over time. I have had them for 5 months, but don’t use them too often so I haven’t noticed this wear-in. I do believe they will get better over time more, but I wish that they were a little more absorbent at first!
All in all, I would recommend them!
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nicolecgilmore (verified owner) –
I’m obsessed with these unpaper towels! They are perfect for wiping up spills. I especially like using them for cleaning the counters, wiping out the fridge, and cleaning up after my little ones. They are easy to clean… just throw them in the washer and reuse again, once dried.
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SUSAN BURIAN (verified owner) –
These are so nice and soft I may use them for something other than cleaning. They are good for liquid spills, but will get very dirty very fast in my house. Also good for wiping down tables and counters.
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amyskaspar (verified owner) –
I was a little disappointed with these towels! I should have looked at the measurements better because they are more like washcloths size. They’re great for my five year old because of our frequent messes and it’s something he can easily grab and we’re not wasting paper towels. I feel I wasn’t able to get the stains out of them so unfortunately these do not get proudly displayed in our kitchen. I probably won’t buy this brand again but I will try some more brands because I love this idea.
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Elle (verified owner) –
I’ve used a couple different paper towel alternatives, and these are my favorite. After a few months with these I replaced all of my old ones. Absorbent and wash well.
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Emily H. (verified owner) –
I like these! They’re cute on my paper towel holder and pick up spills/messes well.
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Rachel (verified owner) –
They seem nice and paper towely, until you need it to actually clean up a mess. It seriously just moves it around and doesn’t absorb anything.
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EarthHero –
Hi Rachel, thank you for sharing your feedback! We’ve found that the absorbancy of these towels increases with each wash, which is one reason we love ’em. Something that gets better with age!! We’re here to help if you have any questions at support@earthhero.com.
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Brittany (verified owner) –
I wish I had not spent $40 on these. I’ve washed them 4 times now and their absorbency has not improved in the slightest. They are very linty as well. I would have been better off buying a bundle of regular towel wash cloths (which I plan to do).
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linsey.edwards (verified owner) –
I don’t find them to be as absorbent as other paper towel alternatives I’ve purchased from etsy for example (it’s the difference in material), but they are great for certain tasks and wash well. I use other cloths for cleaning and wiping hands. Wish these were bigger!
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Ellie –
TOWELS HAVE BEEN AROUND FOR THOUSANDS OF YEARS PEOPLE YOU CAN BUY THESE LITERALLY ANYWHERE!!! AND FOR SO MUCH CHEEPER!!! “UNPAPER TOWEL” UNPAPER ISNT A THING DUDE THAT JUST MAKES IT A REGULAR TOWEL
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EarthHero –
Hi Ellie, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We’re so happy to offer many different towel options for different needs. You might find these or these options a better fit! Some find that the smaller size makes these an easier swap for the ‘choose a size’ paper towel version. We’re here to help if you have any questions at support@earthhero.com!
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lyssdemott (verified owner) –
I use these all the time to clean up little messes–haven’t purchased paper towels in ages. Plus, they look nice rolled up on a paper towel roll!
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denningmb (verified owner) –
We use these as wet wipes at the dinner table (for our 3 yr old daughter). They’ve held up really well and don’t seem to hold on to stains. We used to use cheap washcloths from a big box store that got moldy/mildewy really quickly. These don’t! They dry out quickly but soak up water/spills well. And they’re soft! Win win win.
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kryssi.mcdowall (verified owner) –
We love these and use them all the time. Sometimes to wipe up spills, others as reusable napkins at the table. These are great
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niftybecky (verified owner) –
I love that these cut back on single use paper towels. I’ve tried a different brand in the past and was always annoyed that I’d just have to have a pile of them somewhere, so I love that these can be rolled onto a paper towel holder!
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eshin622 (verified owner) –
Feels super soft and almost don’t want to use it to clean dirty messes. Thinking of buying the napkin version also
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Elizabeth Gaffney (verified owner) –
Great idea to reduce the amount of paper towels in the landfills.
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jennacianci2 (verified owner) –
These are well made and easy to wash and use!
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mesliegarcia (verified owner) –
These towels are super soft and cute, they hold up well after being washed but lose a bit of the softness, definitely don’t get rough though. I love them! Would just opt for them to be a little less pricey, but hey thats the price of sustainability!
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rosslynlyell (verified owner) –
Love these! They are so organized and uniform and I love how well they can soak up spills.
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nthon001 (verified owner) –
I love that it is an alternative to paper towel, however i’m still hesitant to use these in heavy duty clean up because I’m worried I won’t get stain off. I still use cut up old tshirt for heavy duty cleaning, wiping down stove, countertop, oil/grease, wine/coffee spill area. Does anyone have experience with heavy staining and what do you do?
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EarthHero –
Hi there! While we don’t recommend using bleach on these to get out stains, we do like to use a stain stick to pretreat and remove stains before washing! Additionally, we’ve found that soaking these tough stains in a water and vinegar mixture can help make them less noticeable 🙂
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ghengiscon27604 (verified owner) –
These are a great alternative to paper towels. They wash up sturdy, soft, and absorbent. Thanks to Earthhero for giving me this idea!
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Connie Cowell (verified owner) –
These alternatives to paper towels are useful anywhere a paper towel would be. They wash up nice and soft and absorbent. Glad Earthhero thought of these for me!
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mountaintricia (verified owner) –
Very soft and absorbent and work for kitchen cleanup as well as napkins or face cloths.
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laura.n.coughlin (verified owner) –
Had and used them for about a month now. They wash really easy and are pretty absorbent so that is good!
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jhall251 –
since these are organic cotton they should be compostable at end of life. but the end of life just says donate. Are they compostable?
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EarthHero –
Hi there! We love natural fibers (like the organic cotton in these towels) because are biodegradable. This means that it will readily break down at the end of its life, leaving nothing harmful behind (like microplastics!). However, the word ‘compost’ suggests that it will easily break down in a home or commercial compost which is not always true or realistic when it comes to textiles. These organic cotton towels are sturdy and meant to last for years and years. When they can no longer be used on countertops or to wipe up kitchen spills, they make great cleaning rags for outdoor gear, bikes, cleaning your pet’s paws, etc. If you have a home compost and would like to compost, no harm should come to your pile. You may just notice that the rags take a bit longer than other organic matter to break down. 🙂
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mmfields2016 (verified owner) –
I purchased these to use as a cleaning replacement for paper towels around the house, specifically kitchen. These towels are incredibly soft, yet durable despite the spills, grime, and grease they encounter each day. They aren’t super absorbent on the first use or two, but as you wash and use them repeatedly they absorb more. They are prone to stains because they are unbleached, but most wash out with stain remover and hot water. I have used these for about 3 months now and I can’t count the number of paper towels (and dollars) I have saved when I clean up after each meal or on a weekly basis! I highly recommend them and will certainly purchase more!
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jnlejano –
Do these stain easily?
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EarthHero –
Hi! These organic cotton cloths are incredible for wiping up spills and cleaning surfaces. They’re unbleached to begin with which means that when confronted with a particularly concentrated mess (turmeric, grease, berries), they may stain. However, with proper care, it should be easy to maintain their original creamy color! We like Dropps Stain and Odor detergent pods and for extra tough stains, Dropps Oxy Boost pods. Other natural stain busters include baking soda, distilled white vinegar, and even lemon or lime juice. Another tip is to always wash or soak the cloths in water immediately following a tough clean up to further prevent staining!
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bevinkylieart (verified owner) –
They are soft and absorbent and easy to take care of. I do however wish they came in a bigger size.
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Claire Watts (verified owner) –
These are made from such a lovely soft material, as soon as I felt them I saved one aside as my face cloth :). They are not super duper absorbent the first time but as you wash them a few times they get more readily absorbent. I have used them already to rest and dry freshly washed berries, cover sourdough while it rises, and wipe up many spills. We are using them as our general hand towels for in the kitchen too and they feel luxurious.
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camryn417 (verified owner) –
I love these. We’ve already washed them a few times since receiving and I can verify that they get better with age!! One of these can do the work of a dozen paper towels. I’m never going back!
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Ali (verified owner) –
I really like these and am happy to have something to replace paper towels, BUT they don’t absorb super well. I use them to clean my counters, etc but to mop up a spill, they’re not the best…
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EarthHero –
Hi Ali- we’re stoked that you’re loving these Unpaper Towels! They will get more absorbent (and softer!) over time so that you can use them for all of your paper towel needs!
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cgiovanna17 –
Are these vegan & cruelty free?
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EarthHero –
These towels are made of 100% organic cotton and are completely vegan and cruelty-free 🙂
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susan_rod24 –
I am looking to replace the paper towel use fro when we cook oily food or pat down fish and meat. Can you recommend a product? I read a similar question in regards to this and determined these aren’t for that kind of use.
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EarthHero –
Hi, Susan! We like to use wire racks over cookie sheets to drain foods that are oily to remove the bulk of the oil and pat down meats and fish with paper bags. Another option is setting aside a cloth to be used only for this purpose – we like this undyed option from Blaynk!
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El –
How do I order the white ones shown in the second photo?
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EarthHero –
Hi, El! At this time we only carry the “natural” color Unpaper Towels, but we have passed your feedback on to the product team so that we can look into adding them!
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Nicole –
Are these white or natural color?
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EarthHero –
Hi, Nicole! The Unpaper Towels are the “Natural” color 🙂
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TAMMYWILHOITE (verified owner) –
We are finding the transition to these unpaper towels to be really easy. We used to spray the counter and use several paper towels to wipe it all down. We are finding we use less spray because we use hot, soapy water instead, and just one can clean the whole kitchen. Then we throw it in the wash. We still use an occasional paper towel for oily or especially smelly clean-up like fish juice, but we wouldn’t have to. It’s a choice as we transition paper towels to less frequent use. The towels aren’t linty and after just one wash we found them to be absorbent and they have just gotten better with use.
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Jennifer (verified owner) –
Super soft, but does not absorb! Great for napkins, which is what I’m using them for. These will not pick up spilt water, but they will wipe your surface clean! I’ve also used them as a dishrag & that worked nicely too… just not a paper towel replacement.
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EarthHero –
Hi, Jennifer! I’m so happy to hear about all the ways you are using these Unpaper Towels! Marley’s Monsters states that these Unpaper Towels get more absorbent after a few washes- I would try washing a few times and then re-testing them! 🙂
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amandarwhite98 (verified owner) –
Does not clean up liquids at all, just pushes it around. They’re soft and clean up sauces but that’s about it.
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EarthHero –
Hi, Amanda! Thank you for your honest review of the Unpaper Towels! Per the product’s specifications on our site, they will become more absorbent after the first few washes! Give them a few washes and see if the absorbancy increases- perhaps that will help! Otherwise, I would recommend these tidy dishcloths by Full Circle Home ! 🙂
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Che –
Are they linty? Like, I mostly use paper towels for food, like putting french fries or fried chicken on to absorb the oil when they come out of the pan. Is this gonna leave cotton fuzz on my food? Or on a mirror if I’m cleaning it? I’m sure it’ll be fine for run of the mill cleaning, but, I’ve always used rags for that anyway.
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EarthHero –
Hi there! These Unpaper Towels have a brushed cotton feel (super soft!) and while excellent for wiping up spills or cleaning off a countertop, they will likely leave fuzz on a food items. Thanks for asking! 🙂
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Becca (verified owner) –
These work great. We are transitioning away from paper towels and I like what this brand stands for. I didn’t have a good solution to replace my paper towels that I already owned. Once we start using them everyday consistently, I will probably purchase a second pack so I have 12 to use between my husband and myself. We have a basket in our pantry for dirty ones, which seems to work quite nice.
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EarthHero –
Awesome tip, Becca! 😀
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UB –
One thing I use my paper towels for is to pat meat dry before cooking it, would you recommend these reusable paper towels for that kind of role?
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EarthHero –
Hello! These unpaper towels should work well for this, yes! Just be sure to wash immediately to avoid any cross-contamination. 🙂
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tahoejulz –
Will these shrink in the laundry?
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EarthHero –
Hi there! These shouldn’t shrink in the laundry, but as a precaution, be sure to wash on cold or lukewarm. This will extend the life of napkin’s fibers, too! 🙂
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Hannah –
So, are they just normal towels?
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EarthHero –
Hi Hannah – pretty much, yes! These 100% Organic Cotton towels are the same dimensions as paper towels (12 x 10 inches) but may be tossed in the wash to be used over and over again. 🙂
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