These bistro/tea towels are made in France from the finest French linen, woven in one of the last linen mills in Armentieres, France. Charvet has been weaving linen in Armentieres for more than a century. The bistro/tea towels are slightly bigger than usual. This woven cloth is 18 inches wide and is pre-washed for softness. Linen boasts tremendous drying properties, and will keep improving wash after wash.