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The right bar mop is a thick, absorbent cotton terry towel, usually 23 to 32 ounces per dozen, in a size your staff can fold into a pocket or over a belt. Get the weight, weave and hem right and the towels last for hundreds of washes. Get them wrong and you replace them every season.
What is a bar mop?
A bar mop is a small, heavy terry towel used in bars, restaurants and commercial kitchens to wipe counters, glassware and spills. It is not a hand towel. It is built for constant use and frequent hot washing.
1. Choose the weight
Bar mop weight is measured in ounces per dozen, and it tells you how much cotton is in each towel. We source bar mops from 23 to 32 ounces per dozen, or customized to the weight you require. Heavier mops absorb more and last longer but dry slower and cost more. A busy bar usually wants the heavier end. A hotel breakfast service can use the middle of the range.
2. Choose the weave
Ribbed terry has raised lines that grip glass and lift moisture. Full terry is plush on the whole surface. Ribbed terry is the classic bar mop. Full terry feels softer and suits front-of-house use.
3. Choose the size
Common sizes are 16 x 19 inches, 14 x 17 inches and 15 x 18 inches. Custom sizes are available. A larger mop covers more but takes more room in the wash.
4. Check the hem
A hem stitched on four sides, or three sides on some styles, stops the edges from fraying in the wash. Ask for this in writing in your order.
5. Choose color and stripes
White shows cleanliness and bleaches well. Colored stripes (blue, green, orange) help kitchens separate towels by task, for example one color for the bar and another for the kitchen.
6. Decide on packing
Bar mops are normally packed by the dozen in bundles, or in bulk cartons. Custom retail packing is available for private label orders.
Quick specification checklist
| Item | What to specify |
|---|---|
| Material | 100% cotton / Blended / Recycle |
| Weave | Ribbed terry or full terry |
| Weight | 23 to 32 oz per dozen, or customized to your required weight |
| Size | 16 x 19, 14 x 17 or 15 x 18 inches, or custom |
| Hem | Stitched on 4 sides (or 3 sides) |
| Color | White, or blue, green or orange stripes |
| Packing | By the dozen, bulk or custom retail packing |
Sourcing bar mops from Pakistan
ARMS Textile is a textile sourcing company established in 2010. Through our affiliated, certified manufacturing partner, we supply bar mops made to your exact specification, with samples before bulk production. See our Specialty Linen page for photos, then request a quote with your size, weight and quantity.