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 627 reviewsI wish these existed years ago! No more moon gels leaving residue on my drum heads. I highly recommend these for any drummer who wants to add a more controlled sound .
I like the smoothing out effect of the overtones. I doubled up on a couple of drums to lesson the overtones on the 13" and 14" tom toms. They produce just enough umf.
Used rings and clings for years. These things are the most versatile and easy to use and deliver exactly the type of suppression required for whatever sound you are looking for. I immediately ordered a follow up set after my initial try. They slip right on the top of the ring bolts securely and just lay fluidly on the head. Best part, they are easily removable and there are different weights and sizes for all manner of tuning and dampening. Worth every penny. Thank you Tandem.
After several weeks of gigging with Drops, I love 'em!
No more sticky gels,
Just great sound!
Highly recommended.
I love the drops and I’m waiting for you guys to come out with the ones for wood hoops.
Best drum muffles you can get. Super happy with my purchases.
I absolutely love it! So much better then gel. Just enough muffle and I love how it attaches to the drum lug. 👍
Been looking for something like this for years. They work great!
Thank you for a great product!! It performed as I expected!!
Sincerely,
Louis Pierce Jr.
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 ✌️
How to choose T-towels
For some helpful tips check out the buying guide on our blog here