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Alpine - White - 16"

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Size: 16" x 16"

Material: 100% Irish Linen

Thickness: Above Average

Wash handkerchiefs in cool water with a mild detergent. Air or low heat tumble dry. Avoid high heat tumble drying. Steam iron if necessary. Low heat tumble drying will result in the softest finish.

Compared to cotton handkerchiefs?


United States Flag Made in the United States from Imported Irish Linen


Certifications

The Everyday Handkerchief

Life. It can get messy.

The Everyday Handkerchief is designed to achieve unparalleled versatility in minimalistic styles, making one a must-carry for wherever life takes you 

Save Your Nose

Avoid abrasive and chemically intensive tissues

Sweat Protection

Keep your pores clean with handsfree face touching

Don't Be Left Stranded

Rest knowing you'll be covered whenever, however you need

Reduce Your Footprint

Reduce your personal waste by up to 25 lbs per year

Superior Comfort

Handkerchiefs glide against your skin and never irritate

Durability

Woven of the strongest plant-based fiber in the world

Absorbency

Absorbs up to 2X handkerchief's weight in water before dripping

Large pore spaces maximize speed of moisture uptake


Rapid Drying

Air passes through fibers at 4X the speed of a cotton equivalent

Reviews


Based on 994 reviews
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The Weekday-er 12
Shane

The quality is like any other handkerchief; nothing special compared to ones you can buy for 1/2 the price from another retailer. Also, the supplier took a very long time to ship.

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Osiris - Natural Flax - 12"
Thomas

Excellent product.

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Michael

Product is nice. Shipping was almoat 3 weeks late, taking a month to arrive total.

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Carbon - Black - 12"
A m.h. (Talking Rock, Georgia)
The wait is over! I finally am the proud owner of a BLACK hankie

The wait is over! I finally am the proud owner of a BLACK hankie. I love these so much. Highly recommend

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Odyssey - Navy Blue - 16"
Ryan M. (Chicago, Illinois)
Super soft

Super soft, dries quickly, goes everywhere with me!

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Osiris - Natural Flax - 12"
Thomas

I never thought I’d be a handkerchief kind of guy but here we are…I can’t believe I waited 53 years before discovering how useful a handkerchief can be. These are the best for wiping sweat from my eyes because they are handier and more absorbent than paper towels. Don’t even get me started on their booger control. I have 5 and just ordered 5 more. They are definitely expensive but worth every penny in my opinion.

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Paul

Great product, unresponsive customer service. My order was showing up as sitting at the post office in Beacon NY for a few weeks. Emailed Vala Alta three times, zero reply. Sorry, but that doesn’t build customer confidence.

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gregory

Material is great ...made very good

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Michael

Loved the color and quality!

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Matthew

Great product. Highly recommend!

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The Weekday-er 12
Matthew

Great product!

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The Weekday-er 12
Gabriel

Nice

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Amy

I was hoping to use as a small towel for yoga, or a washcloth (as i really liked the colors), but it’s not the best use. It is a nice fabric though.

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Osiris - Natural Flax - 16"
Matthew

Good product but horrible customer service. I sent numerous emails trying to get update on order and the company never responded. Took several weeks for the item to eventually arrive.

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The Weekday-er 12
Brian

Always wonderfil high quality handkerchiefs

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Anselmo - Charcoal - 12"
Zachary

Wonderful quality.

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Osiris - Natural Flax - 16"
Brandon

For 20.00 a piece you get single stitched questional quality linen. Fully stretched out they measured 14 x 14. ZERO customer support via e-mail, phone or Insta. Pretty sure this is an AI based Chinese drop ship.

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Creek - Teal Blue - 16"
Dave H. (Marietta, Georgia)
I make a purchase every year- I am never disapointed

Quality always shows. As a gentleman of a "certain age", having a handkerchief is part of my everyday carry. Just like my pocket knife, you never know what your handkerchief may be called on to do. I'm sure I'll buy more of them as time, and I, move along

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Osiris - Natural Flax - 12"
Jim

I love the product and will buy it again as needed but the shipping was slow and they wouldn't respond to inquiries about the order.

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Odyssey - Navy Blue - 12"
Daniel T. (Quincy, Massachusetts)
The product is beyond excellent but the customer

The product is beyond excellent but the customer service is horrible and the shipping delays are horrible

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The Weekday-er 12
Trey

Love them

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Osiris - Natural Flax - 12"
Drew H.

Strong fabric, softens well after washing and use. It feels stiff out the package

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The Weekday-er 12
Brad H.

Loves the 2 sizes. Work as advertised, don’t leave home without one in your pocket

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Alpine - White - 12"
Conrad

Love the feel didnt like i needed yo itonnafter washinv them

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Osiris - Natural Flax - 12"
Shannon

Great quality

We Don't Cut Corners


Crafted from premium Irish Linen and sewn with care in the USA, these handkerchiefs are made to withstand years of daily use. Durable, dependable, and only better with age.
Step 1. Premium European Flax
Our flax is grown in the rich coastal soils of France, Belgium, and the Netherlands—the world’s premier flax-growing region. The cool, damp climate and centuries of agricultural expertise produce longer, stronger fibers that spin into finer, more durable linen. No shortcuts. Just premium raw material from farms that have mastered this crop for generations.
Step 2. 100% Irish Linen
Once harvested, our flax heads to Northern Ireland, where it’s transformed into linen using time-honored weaving traditions. Irish linen has long been prized for its strength, breathability, and unmatched hand-feel. It’s more than just a fabric—it’s a legacy. Every yard is the result of generations of craftsmanship and a commitment to doing things right.
Step 3. Cut & Sewn in the USA
We bring that legacy home. Each handkerchief is cut and sewn in small batches by skilled manufacturing partners in New York, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. With precision edges, reinforced corners, and consistent quality, our American-made finishing ensures that every piece meets the highest standards—from the first stitch to the final fold.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! We can ship international, however we are unable to account for any additional duties, fees or taxes (VAT, etc.) that buyers could be charged when the package arrives in their country. Additionally, we are unable to cover the cost for international shipping, even above our normal free shipping minimums.

Our handkerchiefs are made of a prewashed linen fabric so shrinkage should be kept to 3% or less. To prevent even minimal shrinkage - avoid tumble drying on high heat. We recommend washing in cool water & air-drying. If overdried, handkerchiefs may wrinkle, however they should return to normal dimensions after rewetting or ironing.

Any handkerchief that doesn't wrinkle isn't one that you want; that means it's made of synthetic fibers which are poor for functionality & the environment. We love linen's natural, lived-in look, especially because our handkerchiefs are made for use, not for show.

According to the E.P.A., over 7.6 billion pounds of paper tissues & towel waste is created in the U.S. each year. This is a problem because most tissues are made from virgin-fiber (fresh cut trees), as they produce the softest and most absorbent tissues.

We believe that this is an inefficient use of valuable forestry resources

According to the WWF wood products can be reused up to 7 times – meaning that tissues, paper towels, and other short-lived paper products would be great candidates for recycled paper.

Reserving timber for projects that extend the useful life of forestry resources.

Some retailers do offer tissues made from recycled fibers. The NRDC's "Issue with Tissue" Report is a great place to check out a list of these companies.

For those interested in more, check out our blog post: Handkerchief vs Tissue – Environmental Impact Comparison

Not at all, the beauty of handkerchiefs lies in their endless utility. Absorb the elements of the the outdoors, wipe your sweat at the gym or in yoga, use them as an eco-friendly way to dry your hands in public, the list goes on. Handkerchiefs adapt to the day-to-day needs of your life!

Yes, in fact, handkerchiefs often improve personal hygiene by providing a contactless way of covering coughs and sneezes & offer a handsfree way of touching your face (keep those pores clean!). All that matters is that handkerchiefs are washed after daily use and your hands are kept clean, which you do already.

Not to mention, our handkerchiefs are naturally antibacterial.

We each spend approximately $55.27 per year* on tissues, paper towels & napkins, however by switching to handkerchiefs you can cut that number significantly.

We'd like to dodge the tissue tax and stop wasting money on garbage as much as possible.

*Computed by taking the total household paper spend per person and subtracting out the percentage attributable to toilet paper.

100% Satisfaction
If you're not happy, we're not happy. If they're is anything less than perfect with your handkerchiefs, we're committed to making it right
Additional Questions
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