In the 1930's, during the depression, flour was delivered in sacks made out of cotton. People used this flour sack cotton to make clothes, curtains, tablecloths and kitchen towels. It was soon discovered that the flour sack kitchen towels were very absorbent. Decades later these towels are still a favorite in kitchens across the US. We hope you give our towels a try and that you love them as much as we do!