Description
This cotton tea towel carries a complete periodic table of the elements, printed in bright, colour-coded blocks on a soft natural cream ground. Every element from hydrogen to oganesson has its own square with its symbol, atomic number and name. The families are picked out in red, yellow, teal, green, blue, sand, coral and pale blue, with a small key for the alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, transition metals, lanthanides and actinides. A heading in red capitals runs across the top in the manner of an old classroom wall chart, and along the bottom sits a neat panel sorting the elements by their state of matter. It measures 50cm wide and 70cm long, a generous size for drying up.
It earns its keep in the kitchen first, ready by the sink for drying plates, glasses and pans. The hanging strap on one corner lets it sit on a hook or a peg rail between jobs. Folded over a rail, it brings a run of cheerful colour to a plain kitchen, and it is just as at home in a utility room. Because the chart is so clear and complete, it can also do a quieter second job as a reference. We think it would look rather good framed or pinned up in a study or a home classroom. It makes a bright, practical present.
It is made from 100% cotton and fully hemmed all round for a neat, finished edge. Care is simple: wash it at 30°C and iron on a low heat, and do not dry clean, bleach or tumble dry it. A washing line or an airer does the job nicely. To give it, fold it neatly and tie it with a ribbon, or hang it by its strap beside the sink for a little everyday colour.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
100% cotton |
| Length |
70cm |
| Width |
50cm |
| Weight |
0.085KG |
| Care |
Wash at 30°C Iron on low heat. Do not dry clean, bleach or tumble dry. |
| Warnings |
Keep away from fire. |
Frequently Asked
How big is the periodic table tea towel?
It measures 50cm wide and 70cm long, a generous size for drying plates, glasses and pans or for folding over a rail.
What is it made of?
It is made from 100% cotton and fully hemmed all round, giving a neat finished edge and a soft natural cream ground under the colourful print.
How should I wash and dry it?
Wash it at 30°C and iron on a low heat. Do not dry clean, bleach or tumble dry it. A washing line or an airer works well instead.
Can it be hung up in the kitchen?
Yes, there is a hanging strap on one corner, so it hangs neatly from a hook or a peg rail by the sink between uses.
Does the print show every element?
Yes, every element from hydrogen to oganesson has its own colour-coded square with its symbol, atomic number and name, including the lanthanides and actinides.