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Here at Sam’s Rags, we create more than 20 varieties of wiping materials in a range of prices, dimensions, and qualities.

And while the ideal rag for one person may not be the ideal rag for another, we’ve discovered that the majority of individuals like items made of cotton, ideally 100% cotton.

Who wouldn’t want to work with rags if they were all similarly sized, soft, and absorbent?

Sadly, it’s challenging to get rags made entirely of cotton that are all the same size. We strongly advise you to try many pieces if someone claims to be selling that. The majority of rags are created from t-shirt rags bulk or from your old t- shirts. Check the tag on the inside of your clothing, is the fabric truly “100% cotton,” or is there Lycra or spandex weaved into it?

Let’s examine some of the many rag categories and their cotton content. 

1. Recycled industrial rags

These rags are manufactured from used apparel, such t-shirts or sweatshirts, as we said before. The least expensive rags are those that have been sorted and chopped into separate pieces. As long as you don’t mind having a variety of parts in different sizes, this is fantastic for your budget.

Also, keep in mind that some of these items may have logos on them, however most of the time this won’t influence how the rag is used.

When using recycled textiles, clients must choose between paying more to guarantee they will only receive 100% white cotton rags or saving money by purchasing certain hybrid items.

2. New fabrics freshly dyed cotton rags

These rags have the greatest cotton content and most consistency. They arrive in even squares, without logos or seams because they are fresh from a textile factory and haven’t been used by customers.

Despite the fact that these rags are made entirely of cotton, virgin fabrics that come direct from the mill won’t have been prewashed. Why is this important?

3. Recently washed new fabrics

Pre-washed rags

Without a doubt, these are the greatest rags available today:

We have the assurance to pass on to our consumers since we know each rag is composed of 100% cotton.

They arrive in lovely square pieces since they are made of virgin fibers.

They are the most absorbent since they have already been cleaned.

Additionally, these rags are frequently colorfast and won’t bleed when exposed to chemicals or cleaning agents.

No rag is suitable for every client. Can you use recycled rags? Or rags made entirely of cotton? The only way to learn is to give it a go. To speak with a specialist, get in touch with Sam’s Rags right away.
Think now how water appears to bead up on a fresh undershirt. This is due to a surfactant in the fabric that is intended to resist fluids. The shirt won’t become absorbent for a while after the first few washing. We’re able to provide samples and our insights to help you find your perfect rags for contract cleaners.