Home textiles

Home textiles in Australia: prices, sizes and care labels

Updated 4 November 2026

Towels and kitchen cloths cost about A$7 to A$15, cotton throws about A$21 to A$90, and area rugs about A$90 to A$150, according to sellers' websites, November 2026. Bed sets and coverlets fall between about A$35 and A$60. The quickest way to current prices and sizes is a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Care labels and consumer rules

Clothing and household textiles sold in Australia need care labels under the Consumer Goods (Care Labelling) Information Standard 2023, and country of origin labelling applies as well. The standard is based on the voluntary AS/NZS 1957:1998, and its transition periods gave sellers 6 and 12 months to comply. Under the Australian Consumer Law, consumer guarantees apply to what you buy. Care labels are a legal requirement, so a label that is missing or wrong is a reason to ask the seller before you buy.

Season and fabric

November is late spring here. Summer from December to February calls for light cotton towels and throws, while winter from June to August suits heavier weaves, fleece and wool blends. Choose a cotton throw for summer nights and a heavier blanket for the cold months, and check the fabric and washing instructions on the label.

How textiles are bought here

Sizes are given in centimetres, such as 200 x 300 cm for a rug or 130 x 170 cm for a throw, so measure your room or bed first. Prices are in Australian dollars. Ask whether the quoted price includes delivery to your city, whether that is Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth or Adelaide.

What to put in your request

Name the item, the size in centimetres, the fabric, the colour, the quantity and whether it is for a bed, a sofa or a room. Add the features you want, such as washable or non-slip, the manufacturer if you have one, whether new or used is acceptable, the delivery city and your budget.

Free for buyers. Describe what you need in your own words in a chat on BlaBlaPrice, and add a photo if you have one. The AI asks for missing details, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Australia and shows the prices and businesses it found. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their offer, price and delivery terms, and your contacts stay hidden until you choose whom to contact. For related items, see bed linen and rugs & runners.