Cotton Papad & Vathal Drying Cloth with Net Cover – Chemical-Free, Dust-Proof & Reusable (29 × 36 in)

Dry your papad, vathal, vadagam and spices the clean, traditional way without dust, flies or chemicals. The Alzaar Cotton Drying Cloth pairs a soft unbleached cotton base with a breathable zip-net cover, so your homemade food dries safely in the sun while staying protected from insects, dust and birds.

Why home cooks choose this drying cloth

• 100% chemical-free, unbleached cotton: no dyes or bleaching agents touch your food. Safer than plastic sheets or newspaper.
• Zip-net cover keeps out dust, flies & birds; food dries fully protected, so nothing gets contaminated while you're away.
• Breathable weave dries faster; air flows through both layers, so papad and vathal dry evenly without turning soggy.
• Washable & reusable for years; just rinse, air-dry and reuse. Replaces disposable sheets season after season.
• Big 29 × 36 inch surface lays out a full batch of papad, vadagam or chillies in one go.

Perfect for drying

Papad, appalam, vathal, vadagam, sandige, fryums, mango vathal, muruku, red & green chillies, tamarind, pulses, millets, curry leaves, and other homemade sun-dried foods.

Product details

• Material: Unbleached cotton base + breathable cotton net cover
• Size: 29 × 36 inches (approx. 3 × 5 ft when open)
• Closure: Full-length zip for easy loading and secure covering
• Colour: Natural cream (undyed)
• Care: Hand or machine wash in cold water, air dry. Do not bleach.
• Reusable: Yes, heat-safe and long-lasting

How to use

Open the net, spread your papad or vathal evenly on the cotton base, close the zip, and place in direct sunlight. The net keeps dust and insects out while the cotton and mesh let moisture escape. Once dry, shake off, fold and store flat.

Frequently asked questions

Is this cloth safe for drying food directly? Yes. It is made from unbleached, undyed cotton with no chemical treatment, so it is safe for direct contact with papad, vathal and spices.

Does the net really keep flies and dust away? Yes. The breathable net fully encloses the food and zips shut, blocking flies, dust and birds while still letting air and sunlight through.

Can I wash and reuse it? Absolutely. Rinse in cold water, air-dry, and reuse for many drying seasons. Avoid bleach to protect the natural cotton.

What size is it and how much can it hold? It measures 29 × 36 inches, large enough to lay out a full home batch of papad, vadagam, chillies or millets at once.

Alzaar — everyday home essentials, made simple.