The DUMOS 90 L suits most homes: synthetic rattan on a steel frame, with a fitted lid and a liner that goes in the washer, and it’s the best seller here. Four of the five are about the same size, so the choice is mostly the weave: synthetic rattan, water hyacinth, paper rope or cotton rope. The Best Choice is narrower, for a small bathroom. They’re in the order Amazon ranks them by sales.
| DUMOS Woven Laundry Basket with Lid, 90 L | Seville Classics Handwoven Water Hyacinth Laundry Hamper with Lid | Best Choice Products Small Handwoven Hyacinth Laundry Hamper with Lid, 18 Gallon | OIAHOMY Handwoven Paper Rope Laundry Hamper with Lid, 90 L | Cottonphant Extra Large Cotton Rope Basket with Zipper Lid, 16 x 20 in | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 18.1 in | 18.5 in | 13.5 in | 18 in | 16 in round |
| Depth | 13 in | 12.6 in | 12.75 in | 13 in | 16 in |
| Height | 23.6 in | 24 in (23.25 in inside) | 24 in | 24 in | 20 in |
| Capacity | 90 L (23.8 gal); also sold in 65 and 110 L | 2.5 bushels (3.1 cu ft, about 88 L) | 67 L (18 gal) | 90 L (23.8 gal); also sold from 65 to 140 L | Not stated |
| Sections | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Lid | Fitted lid | Hinged | Lid | Lift-off lid | Zips shut all the way round |
| Wheels | None; four silicone feet | None | None | None; raised feet | None |
| Material | Woven synthetic rattan on a steel frame, rated to 55 lb; folds flat | Handwoven water hyacinth on a steel wire frame, cutout handles | Handwoven water hyacinth on a metal frame, handles | Handwoven paper rope on a metal frame, cutout handles; folds | Double-woven cotton and jute rope, faux leather handles; no frame |
| Liner | Removable, machine washable | Canvas, machine washable, with an elastic band and handles | Removable, washable, with handles | Washable liner bag | None |
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Best woven laundry basket with lid
DUMOS Woven Laundry Basket with Lid, 90 L
Best overall
- Width
- 18.1 in
- Depth
- 13 in
- Height
- 23.6 in
- Capacity
- 90 L (23.8 gal); also sold in 65 and 110 L
Specs: amazon.comchecked
- Pick it if
- Woven synthetic rattan on a steel frame rated to 55 lb, with a fitted lid, a liner that goes in the washing machine and silicone feet that won't mark the floor.
- Skip it if
- You want natural fibre; this is synthetic rattan.
The DUMOS is the easiest of the five to live with. Synthetic rattan wipes clean and doesn’t mind damp, so it’s the safe choice for a bathroom, and the liner unclips to go in the washing machine. Its silicone feet keep it from scratching wood or tile.
It folds flat when you don’t need it, and DUMOS sells the same basket in smaller and larger sizes. Owners say it looks just like the photos.
What owners say
- Positive: Owners say it's well made and looks just like the photos.
Water hyacinth woven laundry hamper with lid
Seville Classics Handwoven Water Hyacinth Laundry Hamper with Lid
Best natural fibre
- Width
- 18.5 in
- Depth
- 12.6 in
- Height
- 24 in (23.25 in inside)
- Capacity
- 2.5 bushels (3.1 cu ft, about 88 L)
Specs: amazon.comchecked
- Pick it if
- Handwoven water hyacinth on a steel wire frame, with a hinged lid and a canvas liner held by an elastic band. 2.5 bushels inside.
- Skip it if
- Your space is under 19 inches wide.
The Seville Classics is the natural-fibre pick, handwoven water hyacinth over a steel wire frame with a hinged lid. Its canvas liner has its own handles, so you lift the clothes out to carry rather than the whole hamper.
Seville says each one varies by a centimetre or two because it’s woven by hand, which matters in a tight space. Owners say it’s well made and roomy, though some find it wobbly.
What owners say
- Mixed: Owners say it's well made, roomy and easy to put together, one saying it looks expensive; some find it wobbly.
Small woven hamper with lid
Best Choice Products Small Handwoven Hyacinth Laundry Hamper with Lid, 18 Gallon
Best small
- Width
- 13.5 in
- Depth
- 12.75 in
- Height
- 24 in
- Capacity
- 67 L (18 gal)
Specs: amazon.comchecked
- Pick it if
- Water hyacinth in 13.5 by 12.75 inches, the smallest footprint here, with a lid and a washable liner. 67 litres.
- Skip it if
- You wash for more than one or two people.
The Best Choice is for a bathroom or a narrow corner, five inches narrower than the others but just as tall. It’s water hyacinth too, with a lid and a liner that comes out to wash, and one owner says it holds a full washer load.
Best Choice warns that new water hyacinth has a natural smell that fades in a few days.
What owners say
- Positive: About 1,700 ratings. Owners say it looks nice and is roomy, one saying it holds a full washer load.
Paper rope woven laundry basket with lid
OIAHOMY Handwoven Paper Rope Laundry Hamper with Lid, 90 L
Best for delicates
- Width
- 18 in
- Depth
- 13 in
- Height
- 24 in
- Capacity
- 90 L (23.8 gal); also sold from 65 to 140 L
Specs: amazon.comchecked
- Pick it if
- Paper rope instead of rattan, which OIAHOMY says won't snag fine clothes, on raised feet that keep the base off a damp floor.
- Skip it if
- You'd rather keep it out of a bathroom; paper rope and steam are a poor match.
The OIAHOMY is the one for delicate clothes, because it’s woven from paper rope, which OIAHOMY says won’t snag them the way synthetic rattan can. Raised feet keep the base off the floor, and owners say the liner comes out easily to wash.
It comes in several sizes if 90 litres is wrong for your household.
What owners say
- Positive: Owners say it holds a whole load, goes together easily and moves around easily, and the liner comes out easily to wash.
Woven cotton laundry basket with a zip lid
Cottonphant Extra Large Cotton Rope Basket with Zipper Lid, 16 x 20 in
Best soft basket
- Width
- 16 in round
- Depth
- 16 in
- Height
- 20 in
- Capacity
- Not stated
Specs: amazon.comchecked
- Pick it if
- Thick cotton and jute rope with a lid that zips shut all the way round, so nothing spills if it tips, and no frame to break.
- Skip it if
- You want a liner you can take out and wash.
The Cottonphant is the only one with no frame. Thick cotton and jute rope holds its round shape on its own, and the lid zips all the way round, so pet hair stays out and nothing spills if it’s knocked over. It’s also the shortest here.
There’s no liner, so the basket itself is what gets dirty. Owners like the zip top, but some say the handles break easily.
What owners say
- Mixed: Owners like the look and the zip top; some say it holds its round shape, and others that the handles break easily.
Woven hamper with lid: which material?
- Synthetic rattan (DUMOS) is plastic woven to look like cane. It’s the easiest to wipe and the least bothered by damp.
- Water hyacinth (Seville Classics, Best Choice) is a plant fibre, softer and more uneven than rattan, and both makers say each one varies slightly. It may smell for the first few days.
- Paper rope (OIAHOMY) is smooth and light. Keep it away from wet towels and steam.
- Cotton rope (Cottonphant) is soft and frameless. It works more like a big basket than a stiff hamper.
Which to choose
- Most homes, and the best seller: DUMOS 90 L woven basket.
- Natural fibre with a hinged lid: Seville Classics water hyacinth hamper.
- A small bathroom: Best Choice small hyacinth hamper.
- Delicate clothes that snag: OIAHOMY 90 L paper rope hamper.
- A soft basket with a zip lid: Cottonphant cotton rope basket.
