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Workshop supply · Sorted & cut in Australia · Since 1980

Flannelette Rags 20kg

Soft cotton polishing rags for workshops, trades and manufacturing.

Sam’s Rags has been supplying Australian workshops with recycled cleaning cloths since 1980, and flannelette rags are one of the reasons trade customers keep coming back. Made from brushed cotton garments that we source, sort and cut ourselves, this 20kg bag holds around 480 pieces of soft, absorbent flannelette that’s ready to use straight out of the bag.

If you’ve ever tried polishing a freshly painted panel with a rag that’s too stiff, you already know why softness matters. Flannelette has a brushed finish that most other cleaning rags don’t, so it glides across paintwork, chrome and glass instead of dragging or catching on the surface. That’s a big part of why automotive detailers, panel beaters and spray painters reach for it first.

Every rag starts life as a cotton garment. Our sorters pull the flannelette pieces out of incoming stock, strip away buttons, zips and anything else that could scratch a surface, then cut what’s left into workshop sized rags. What comes out the other end is a soft, low lint cloth with enough surface area for wiping, buffing or mopping up whatever’s spilled.

20kg

Per bag

~480

Rags, approx.

15in

Square, approx.

Recycled brushed cotton flannelette. Mixed colours. Buttons and zips removed wherever possible.

Where these rags get used

Flannelette rags turn up in more corners of a workshop than people expect.

Automotive detailing

Spray painting bays

Panel beating

Manufacturing floors

Engineering workshops

Marine maintenance

Aircraft maintenance

Printing shops

Furniture polishing

Glass and mirror cleaning

Warehouses

Schools and TAFEs

If your business gets through a lot of cleaning cloths in a week, there’s a fair chance flannelette is already on the shopping list somewhere.

Who reaches for flannelette rags first

A handful of trades make up most of the orders we get for flannelette rags, each for a slightly different reason.

Trade	What they use it for
Metal polishers & buffers	Applying compound and buffing a scratch free finish
Car detailers	Wax, polish and interior wipe downs without marking paintwork
Furniture makers & restorers	Dusting, oiling and finishing timber pieces
Mechanical workshops	Wiping down engines and soaking up oil and grease
Contract cleaners & facilities	Absorbent, all purpose wiping on repeat bulk supply

One thing worth knowing before you order

Worth knowing

Flannelette rags are dyed, recycled cotton, and under strong solvents, acetone or thinners a small amount of colour can transfer onto the surface you’re wiping. For dry polishing, buffing and general cleaning this isn’t an issue at all. If your job runs on solvents and you need a cloth that won’t bleed, a white T-shirt rag or white cotton sheet rag is the safer pick. We’d rather point you to the right grade upfront than have a bag turn out to be the wrong fit.

Soft enough for the surfaces that matter

Painted panels, chrome trim, glass and polished timber all scratch more easily than people expect, especially once grit gets caught in a stiff rag. Flannelette’s brushed cotton weave sits gentler against these surfaces, which is part of why flannelette rags show up so often in vehicle detailing kits, wax application and buffing compounds.

The same softness makes it a solid pick for wiping display glass or giving a timber cabinet its final polish.

Built to soak things up

Cotton holds liquid better than most synthetic wiping cloths, and flannelette is no exception. Oil, water, grease and general workshop mess all soak in quickly, and because the rags are thick, one cloth usually covers more ground than a thin synthetic equivalent. For businesses cleaning up after machinery or general maintenance work, that means fewer rags used per job.

Mixed colours · Recycled cotton

Flannelette Rags vs Sam's other grades

Most buyers are choosing between a few grades. Here’s how flannelette rags stack up against the others.

Grade	Absorbency	Lint	Bleeds	Best job
Flannelette	Medium to high	Medium to high	Under solvents	Polishing, buffing, spills
White T-Shirt	Medium	Low	No	Glass, paint finishing, printing
Coloured T-Shirt	Medium	Medium	Under solvents	All purpose workshop wiping
Hospital Blanket	High	Medium	Under solvents	Heavy oil, grease, coolant

What happens before a bag reaches you

Every batch runs through our sorting facility before it’s cut into rags, so what lands in your bag is ready to use without extra prep on your end.

01 · SORT

Garments checked

Incoming cotton garments are sorted and the flannelette pieces are pulled out for rags.

02 · STRIP

Trims removed

Buttons, zips, buckles and hard plastic trims are taken off wherever we can manage it.

03 · CUT

Cut to size

What’s left is cut into workshop sized rags and bagged up ready to go.

It’s a step a lot of cheaper suppliers skip, and it shows the first time you use a bag that hasn’t had it done. A single 20kg bag holds around 480 rags. For a workshop or cleaning business going through rags daily, that adds up to noticeable savings against disposable wipes, without giving up softness or absorbency along the way. If flannelette is new to your business, start with one 20kg bag and see how long it lasts on the floor before setting up a standing order. A lot of our customers end up running two grades side by side, flannelette for polishing and general spills, and a white grade kept aside for anything that touches solvents.

Flannelette Rags 20kg specifications

Product	Flannelette rags
Bag weight	20kg
Approximate quantity	Around 480 rags
Material	Recycled brushed cotton flannelette
Colour	Mixed colours
Rag size	Approx. 15in x 15in (38cm x 38cm)
Preparation	Cut and workshop ready
Buttons & zips	Removed wherever possible
Best for	Polishing, cleaning, wiping, buffing, spills
Suitable industries	Automotive, manufacturing, engineering, marine, maintenance, commercial cleaning

Why buy from Sam's

Since 1980

Four decades supplying rags to Australian trades, so we generally know which grade suits which job.

Recycled through charities

Stock is sourced through Australian charities, so a bag keeps textiles out of landfill and supports their work too.

Cut for the job

Buttons, zips and rough trims are removed and rags are cut to a workable size before they’re bagged.

Honest grade advice

If a different grade suits your job better, we’ll say so rather than sell you the wrong bag.

Fast Sydney delivery

We’re based in Ingleburn and get orders out around Sydney quickly, with freight further afield on request.

Bulk that scales

From a single bag to a standing weekly order as your usage grows.

Sam’s Rags has been sorting and supplying recycled cleaning cloths to Australian trades since 1980. If your business needs a steady supply of flannelette rags, whether that’s a single bag or a standing weekly order, our team can help set it up.

Frequently asked questions

What are flannelette rags made from?

They're cut from recycled brushed cotton garments. We sort the flannelette pieces out of incoming stock, remove hard trims where possible, then cut them into workshop sized rags.

Are flannelette rags good for car detailing?

Yes. The soft, brushed texture makes them one of the more popular choices for buffing wax, wiping paintwork and cleaning glass without scratching.

Can the rags be washed and reused?

Most customers do wash and reuse them a few times, depending on what they've been used to clean and how heavily soiled they get.

How many rags come in a 20kg bag?

Around 480, though the exact count shifts a little depending on the size of the garments that went into that batch.

Do you remove buttons and zips from the rags?

We remove buttons, zips and other hard trims wherever we can during sorting, so the rags are safer and ready to use straight away.

Do you supply flannelette rags in bulk for workshops and businesses?

Yes, we supply workshops, manufacturers and commercial cleaners with regular bulk orders. Get in touch with our team to set up ongoing supply.

Additional information

Weight	20 kg

Flannelette 20kg