T-towels
1960s magic
Every drummer and producer knows that sound—the iconic tone Ringo got in 1968 using tea towels. We wanted to create a reliable method for achieving that perfect '60s sound on any kit, in the studio or onstage. Introducing T-towels®.
2 sizes fits all
T-towels come in two sizes: 12” for rack toms, and 16” for snare drums and floor toms. No need to match the size of each drum head. T-towels have the whole kit covered.
Goodbye DIY ✂️
For decades we’ve rigged up old t-shirts, bandanas, dish rags—whatever was nearby. But towels are too thick, bandanas are too thin, clips fly off, tape leaves residue. We knew there had to be a better way. So we designed one: T-towels.
Engineered for tone
We tested hundreds of materials, looking for the right tone, stick response, weight, durability, even stain resistance. And when we couldn’t find the perfect textile, we developed our own. T-suede™ is a proprietary synthetic suede, custom-engineered for T-towels. It feels luxurious in your hands, and sounds incredible on the drums.
Easy on/off
T-towels attach to the drums using the same molded silicone grip we designed for Drops—secure, fast, and reliable. Press to attach, pull to remove. (Patent pending)
Clean & consistent
Each T-towel includes a sleek magnetic clasp so you can easily fold them the same way every time. Get the sound you need with no fuss.
Studio to stage
For over 60 years, we’ve chased Ringo’s iconic sound. Now, with T-towels, that legendary tone is finally part of your toolkit.
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Let customers speak for us
from 865 reviewsI play in a variety of situations from jazz to rock bands. The towel is perfect for when I have to get a vintage 70s Don Henley sound for the Eagles Tribute band I play with and then rolled up to get a sharer attack when I need to crack som rim shots.
This is a highly practical product. I believe it delivers the best performance for its price among all the muting products released to date. I have purchased four sets myself. It is immensely helpful for discovering one's own signature sound and is an excellent tool for studio recording as well.
The Drop 200g does exactly what i expected. Is easy to install and provides similar pressure as a wallet. It stay out of the way and does not interfere with your Playing. I'm pleased with it and recommend it to others players.
Especially nice for low,low, low volume gigs where you still need a Ringo like approach without the db level. It also helps me change from open toms to tight and focused quickly.
I am amazed at the tone these create. While dampened the drums don't sound muffled or deadened. They sound lively and clear. The pitch comes through beautifully with solid attack rather than slap. Tandem's description is completely accurate but doesn't manage to capture the sound. I love these.
I bought the individual 16” towel as the kit in the studio where we practice, as well as every backline house kit I use, sports two rack toms and one floor tom. Since I use one of the 16” towels in the 3-pc pack previously purchased for the snare, this left one tom uncovered. After taping a micro-fiber towel to the floor tom batter head for weeks, I decided to buy another 16” towel for the floor tom. I’ll be using it for the first time tonight.
These are absolutely worth the money. So far, I have only had to use the 200g model on my 16" and 18" floor toms, and the resulting sound is phenomenal. These suppress the unwanted overtones, but do not choke the drum. I am also impressed with the mounting system. It stays on the lug without issue, even when the drum is flipped over to remove the legs before putting them in a case. I am very impressed!
These are the best drum overtone dampening devices I have ever used, so glad you guys invented something so simple that doesn't involve tape or sticky gummies that just attract all the little wood chips from your sticks!! I am still playing with different weights to get the perfect tone, so will be buying more!!
A versatile and high quality way to get the tone and volume you want from any drum in the kit!! Love these!
A great way to get the tone you want without using towels or cloths that do t stay put! Attach easily and are durable!
I was sceptical but these are really nice. I will never go back to the gels.
Good to know
Technical info
Compatibility
The T-towels mounting system is currently NOT compatible with the following:
- Wood hoops
- Vintage oversized (round slotted) tension rods found on some Sonor kits
We hope to support these in the future ✌️
Sound reduction
T-towels provide an average 2.6 dB reduction in volume across the drum kit in studio audio testing.
How to choose T-towels
For some helpful tips check out the buying guide on our blog here

