While similar to canvas, the cloth is actually made of cotton Coutil, which is a twill. Notorious for shrinking! You're not supposed to wash pastry cloth every time. Flour use will “season” it so to speak. Sort of like cast iron skillets. BUT. Spills and buildup do happen. Use a bench scraper to scrape it off. You can store it in the freezer if you are using it again soon. If you do wash it, COLD WITHOUT SOAP and air dry flat. You might need to rub some flour into it again after that. It's weird I know. If you are making something with a lot of fat content, it might be better to use a board or the kitchen counter. Sticky stuff creates buildup. This is a nice little cloth, good for at home use. If you need something bigger, you might look into ordering a piece of Coutil on its own from a fabric shop online. Just be sure to hem or serge the ends if it's going to be kept loose. Overall, I'm happy with the purchase. I just needed a little piece for French bread, biscuits and pie crust.
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]