Description
Workshop supply · Processed & cut in Australia · Since 1980
Fleecy Rags 20kg
Thick, absorbent cleaning rags for workshops, factories and everyday industrial mess.
We’ve been supplying Australian trades, manufacturers and commercial businesses with recycled cleaning cloths since 1980, and Fleecy Rags are the ones we send to workshops that get properly dirty. They’re cut from recycled fleece garments, sorted and processed by hand, then cut down into a size you can actually work with. Soft enough to hold in one hand for an hour, tough enough that it won’t give out on you halfway through wiping down an engine bay.
If you’ve ever tried mopping up grease with a rag so thin it turns to mush in your hand, you already know why fleece gets requested by name. It’s thicker than our other grades, so it soaks up more before it needs wringing out, and it keeps working across a bigger surface without falling apart. A 20kg bag works out to roughly 320 rags, which for most workshops beats buying a case of disposable wipes every few weeks, both on price and on how long the cloth actually lasts you.
20kg
Bag weight
~320
Rags, approx.
38cm
Square, approx.
Recycled fleece garments, mixed colours. Thick, soft and absorbent. Buttons and zips removed wherever possible. Processed and cut in Australia.
Where a bag of fleecy earns its keep
Fleece is thicker than most of our other grades, so it tends to get called in wherever the cleaning job is heavier than usual.
Mechanical workshops
Manufacturing facilities
Engineering workshops
Heavy vehicle maintenance
Transport depots
Agricultural businesses
Fabrication workshops
Warehouses
Marine maintenance
Commercial cleaning companies
Schools & TAFEs
Industrial maintenance teams
If your site deals with oil, grease, coolant, dust or the kind of grime that builds up on machinery over a shift, there’s a good chance fleecy ends up being one of the most-used items in your cleaning cupboard. It’s not a fancy cloth, it’s a working one, and that’s exactly the point.
The trades that keep reordering it
Different industries end up choosing fleece for slightly different reasons, but it comes back to the same idea: thicker cloth handles messier jobs.
| Industry | Why they choose fleecy rags |
|---|---|
| Mechanical workshops | Cleaning engines, tools and greasy components |
| Manufacturers | Wiping down machinery and production equipment |
| Fabricators | Cleaning benches and removing metal dust |
| Commercial cleaners | A thicker cloth suited to larger cleaning jobs |
| Transport companies | General workshop cleaning and maintenance |
| Agricultural businesses | Cleaning machinery and workshop equipment |
The thicker fabric means each rag holds more liquid and gives you a better grip on awkward surfaces, which matters when you’re working around machinery where a thinner cloth would bunch up or turn saturated in a couple of wipes.
Best Fleecy Cleaning Rags Bulk in Australia, with one thing worth knowing
Worth knowing
Because fleecy rags are made from recycled coloured garments, every bag turns up with a mix of colours and fabric shades. That’s completely normal and has no bearing on how the rag performs. What’s worth flagging is that if you’re working with strong solvents, paint thinners or acetone, some colour transfer can happen. For solvent-based work or paint prep, we’d usually point you toward one of our white cotton grades instead. We’d rather help you pick the right rag than sell you one that isn’t suited to the job.
Built with enough body to handle the mess
A lightweight polishing cloth has its place, but it’s not built for grease that’s had time to bake onto a surface. Fleece has a naturally thicker construction, which gives it the extra body needed to work uneven surfaces, machinery and equipment where dirt and grime have built up over time rather than just arrived.
Instead of soaking through in the first few wipes, the denser fibres keep holding liquid and keep working across a bigger area. It’s a small difference in the hand, but it adds up over a full shift, which is probably why so many workshops keep a stack of these sitting right beside the service bay.
What it soaks up without giving out
Getting a spill cleaned up quickly matters, both for safety and for how efficiently a workshop runs. A fleecy rag is built to take on the usual suspects:
Engine oil
Grease
Hydraulic fluid
Water
Coolant
Lubricants
General workshop spills
The thick fleece absorbs liquid quickly and holds onto it longer than a thinner cloth, so you’re often getting through a bigger job with fewer rags, which is one reason so many businesses buy fleecy in bulk rather than working through box after box of disposable wipes.
Soft enough for the everyday jobs too
Thick doesn’t mean rough. Fleece stays gentle enough on the hand for plenty of general cleaning work around the workshop, including:
Wiping machinery
Cleaning tools
Workbench cleaning
Equipment maintenance
Factory housekeeping
Dust removal
Cleaning storage areas
The soft fleece lifts dirt easily while staying comfortable enough to use throughout a full day on the floor.
How we prepare every bag
We don’t just collect old clothing and package it up. Every batch runs through our processing facility before it reaches your workshop.
01 · SORT
Fleece separated out
Suitable fleecy garments are separated from incoming recycled textiles.
02 · PREPARE
Hardware removed
Buttons, zips, buckles and other hard trims are removed wherever possible.
03 · CUT
Cut & packed
The remaining fabric is cut into practical workshop-sized rags before being packed into 20kg bags.
It’s a straightforward process, but taking the time to prepare every batch properly makes a noticeable difference once the rags reach your workplace.
Which rag is actually right for the job
Different cleaning jobs call for different rags. Here’s a simple side-by-side to help you pick.
| Grade | Best for | Absorbency | Thickness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleecy Rags | Heavy-duty cleaning, machinery and spills | High | High |
| Flannelette Rags | Polishing and delicate surfaces | High | Medium |
| White T-Shirt Rags | Paint preparation and solvent work | Medium | Medium |
| Coloured T-Shirt Rags | Everyday workshop cleaning | Medium | Medium |
| Hospital Blanket Rags | Large spills and industrial cleaning | Very high | Very high |
Not sure which grade suits your business? Get in touch and we’re always happy to help you choose.
The details, for the record
| Product | Fleecy Rags |
|---|---|
| Bag weight | 20kg |
| Approximate quantity | Around 320 rags |
| Material | Recycled fleece garments |
| Colour | Mixed colours |
| Rag size | Approximately 38cm x 38cm |
| Preparation | Processed and workshop ready |
| Buttons & zips | Removed wherever possible |
| Best for | Heavy-duty cleaning, oil, grease, machinery maintenance |
| Suitable industries | Automotive, manufacturing, engineering, transport, maintenance, commercial cleaning |
Why workshops keep buying it from us
Supplying Australians since 1980
Over four decades helping workshops and businesses find the right cleaning rag for the job.
Processed on home soil
Every bag is sorted, prepared and packed locally to keep quality consistent bag to bag.
Grades kept separate
We separate different fabric grades rather than mixing everything together, so you get what’s suited to the job.
We'll tell you if it's wrong
If another grade would work better for your application, we’ll say so rather than just take the order.
Flexible on volume
One bag today or regular deliveries throughout the year, either way we can help.
Keeping fabric out of landfill
Every bag gives good textile a second working life while helping cut down on waste.
From mechanical workshops and manufacturers to commercial cleaners and industrial maintenance teams, businesses across Australia come to us for fleecy cleaning rags in bulk, backed by more than 40 years of doing this. Whether it’s a single 20kg bag or an ongoing supply arrangement, we’re ready to help you find the right cloth for the job.
Questions people usually ask us about fleecy
What are Fleecy Rags actually made from?
Recycled fleece garments that we sort, process and cut into workshop-ready cleaning rags.
Will they hold up to oil and grease?
Yes, that's really what they're built for. The thick, absorbent construction makes them a solid choice for oil, grease, lubricants and general workshop spills.
Can I wash and reuse them?
Most customers do, several times over, depending on the job and how contaminated the rag gets.
How many rags come in a 20kg bag?
Around 320. The exact count shifts a little depending on how thick the recycled material happens to be in that batch.
Are the buttons and zips removed?
Yes, we take these out wherever we're able to during processing, so there's less chance of anything catching on your gear.
Do you supply fleecy cleaning rags in bulk across Australia?
Yes. We supply businesses right across the country, from a single 20kg bag through to ongoing bulk orders for workshops, manufacturers and commercial operations.