ERC Wiping Products offers wholesale disposable rags and shop towels for a wide variety of uses. Determining whether you want to reuse your towels or throw them away after a single use will help you select an appropriate product. Here is more information about disposable rags versus towels to help you find the right fit for your needs:

Durability

Traditional cotton shop towels are manufactured to withstand repeated use. They are great for general maintenance and greasier cleaning applications and can be thrown in the washing machine for reuse later. Certain designs also have sewn edges to help prevent fraying. Their durability contributes to increased eco-friendliness, as business owners do not have to constantly repurchase new towels to replace old ones.

Disposable rags are not as long-lasting as cotton shop towels, as they are designed for single-use applications. However, disposable rags are strong wet or dry and can be reused. These multipurpose cleaning rags are excellent for wiping up water, oil, grease, paint, and any other heavy-duty wiping task.

Convenience

Shop towels are convenient for businesses who do not want to place restock orders frequently. Because these towels can be reused, owners need to have access to a washer and dryer so they can clean them regularly. They also need the space to store the clean towels once they have been washed and dried.

If you do not have a lot of extra space for a washer, dryer, and storage shelves, disposable rags offer an easy solution. They come in a variety of put-ups including jumbo rolls, pop-up boxes, quarter folds, and flat packs. Plus, you do not need a lot of extra room to store the unused rags, as the rag volume will decrease with use.

Absorption

Shop towels are made from 100% cotton fabric, which makes them useful for many wiping applications. Because of their versatility, white shop towels are ideal for maintenance of precision machines and equipment, commercial cleaning, and also make great applicator cloths. Red shop towels are ideal for general maintenance and greasier cleaning applications.

Disposable rags are extremely versatile and a great alternative to traditional cotton rags. They are very absorbent, offer no concern over contamination from usage, and provide good results for absorbing water and oil-based liquids. They also hold up well to most commonly used cleaning solvents, are very low-lint, and abrasion-resistant.

Aesthetics

Shop towels come in both red and white color options, while disposable towels are often blue or white. Users can choose different colors based on the cleaning task or area where they will be used. This helps to prevent cross-contamination in industries like food processing and manufacturing.

Find Wholesale Shop Towels for Purchase

Bulk shop towels and disposable rags each serve different cleaning purposes. Whether you are a business owner looking for eco-friendly towels or low-cost, single-use rags, ERC Wiping Products provides an array of towel options. Reach out to our wiping specialists today to find the right fit for your needs.