Unpaper Towels

Upcycle unused t-shirts into useful cloth towels that can be washed and reused for a variety of household purposes.

By Jenelle Montilone
Updated on November 9, 2021
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by Nissa Brehmer

Take the first steps to help change the world armed with a pair of scissors and a pile of old, unused t-shirts. The Upcycled T-Shirt (Stash Books, 2015) by Jenelle Montilone is full of inspiration for repurposing your t-shirts into reusable household items, repurposed wearables and more. Transform old t-shirts into functional cloth napkins or towels with the following DIY project.


Before paper towels, there were cloth napkins, which worked great at wiping spills and chins. And they still do. Cloth napkins often seem like a luxury these days, but these are the “unpaper” towel, meant to be used any time.

Tip to Save the Planet: One-third of garbage that enters our landfills is paper products. Eliminating paper towels from your daily habit for one month will reduce your carbon footprint by 5.8 pounds and save you approximately $8.

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Makes 1 Unpaper Towel

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