Features
- Eco-Friendly Cotton Blend – Made from pre-consumer recycled cotton blend t-shirt material, these rags offer a sustainable, high-performance alternative to disposable paper towels and synthetic cloths.
- High Absorbency for Tough Jobs – Designed to soak up spills, drips, and splatters quickly and effectively. Ideal for painting, staining, cleaning, and general maintenance tasks.
- Low Lint Performance – Leaves minimal lint or residue behind, making these rags perfect for prepping surfaces, staining wood, wiping tools, and other detail-sensitive jobs.
- Durable and Reusable – Strong enough to handle repeated use. Simply wash and reuse, reducing waste and cutting long-term costs
- Multi-Purpose Use – Perfect for professional painters, contractors, auto detailers, DIYers, and homeowners. Great for job sites, workshops, garages, and household cleaning.
- Compact, Ready-to-Use Packaging – Neatly packaged for convenience. Easy to store and grab when needed
Specifications
| Color | White |
| Size | 18 inches by 18 inches |
| Unit Count | 1 |
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A 1 lb bag of white 18 × 18 inch reclaimed cotton-blend t-shirt rags made from pre-consumer recycled material. These bar-mop cloths are highly absorbent, low-lint, and durable for repeated washing, suitable for painting, staining, cleaning, and general maintenance. Compact packaging keeps the rags organized for job sites, workshops, or household use.
Project Ideas
Business
Branded Eco Cleaning Cloth Line
Create a small branded product line selling the 1 lb bags (and smaller bundles) of reclaimed t-shirt rags to consumers and small businesses. Position them as sustainable, durable, low-lint alternatives to paper towels—include usage guides (painting, auto detailing, polishing) and washing care. Sell via e-commerce, farmers markets, and eco shops; offer bulk discounts to contractors.
Painter & Contractor Prep Kits
Assemble jobsite-ready kits combining several rags with painter's tape, drop cloth clips, and a quick reference sheet for paint prep and cleanup. Market these kits to painting contractors, restoration crews, and property managers as a premium prep/cleanup bundle that reduces waste and simplifies logistics on-site.
Auto Detailing Supply Packs
Package the rags as specialty auto-detailing cloths—emphasize low-lint, high absorbency and durability for buffing, waxing, and interior cleaning. Sell multi-pack kits to independent detailers, car-restoration shops, and dealerships. Offer starter bundles with different cloth sizes and a branded microfibre alternative to upsell.
Upcycled Goods Shop (Etsy/Local)
Turn rags into higher-margin finished products (rugs, napkin sets, plush toys, tote liners) and sell through Etsy, local craft markets, or consignment in boutique stores. Leverage the reclaimed-material story and offer customization (monograms, stenciling). This adds value over raw rags and attracts eco-conscious buyers willing to pay for handmade goods.
Subscription & Refill Program
Offer a B2B or consumer subscription service delivering recurring refill bags of rags (monthly or quarterly) to salons, cafés, craft studios, and garages. Add a circular element by providing pickup or drop-off points for soiled textiles to be laundered and reused or recycled. Subscriptions create predictable revenue and deepen customer retention.
Creative
Patchwork Rag Quilt / Picnic Blanket
Sew multiple 18×18 rags together into a lightweight, washable patchwork quilt or picnic blanket. Keep the white aesthetic for a clean farmhouse look or base-dye/paint sections for colorblocks. Use simple straight seams and a minimal batting layer for insulation. Great quick gifts, market stall items, or home décor—each piece keeps the reclaimed-story visible.
Braided Bath Mat or Runner
Cut the t-shirt rags into long strips, braid them into ropes, then coil and machine-stitch the coils together to form bath mats, doormats, or narrow runners. The cotton-blend soaks up water well and low-lint finish is ideal for bathroom or kitchen use. Make sets in different diameters and edge treatments to vary price points.
Hand-Stenciled Napkins & Tea Towels
Hem the rag edges and use fabric paint, block printing, or stencils to create a line of reusable napkins and tea towels. White base is a perfect canvas for seasonal motifs or minimalist branding. These upcycled linens are quick to produce in batches and make attractive gift-boxed sets.
Soft Toys & Sensory Cloth Books
Use scraps to sew simple plush toys, tag blankets, or sensory cloth books for babies and toddlers. The soft reclaimed t-shirt knit is gentle on skin and durable for washing. Include contrast fabrics, crinkle layers, or teething-safe attachments to add value and differentiation.
Reusable Beauty & Cleaning Cloth Sets
Cut and finish rags into rounds or squares sized for makeup removal, polishing, or household cleaning. Package sets with a small mesh laundry bag and user-care card. The low-lint, absorbent properties make them ideal as sustainable replacements for disposable wipes and paper towels.