Lint Free Rags

[andyvan]

Hey, sorry if this has been asked before but im wanting to get some lint free rags and wouldnt have the first idea where to look.

i want to use it for some finishing with dyes oils etc. so i want a whole bunch.

thanks.

[Waldo]

Raid SWMBO's cotton undies. Hint: get approval first.

[Woodwould]

There's probably more milkeage in your own undies. T-shirts are a good source for general lint-free rags, but if you want cloth for Frensh polishing, you'll want cotton lawn or fine (not the cheap printed coarse cotton variety) cotton/linen handkerchiefs.

I usually find an endless supply of nice warm ones in the local laundrette, in the big spinning bins.

[andyvan]

oh, really? i used a cotton polo shirt, and it was full of lint, well not really but like little fuzzies and stuff like that which i dont really want

[dr4g0nfly]

As above old cotton Tee's are great, but if you can find a Boot/garage/jumble sale look for old sheets, Egyptian Cotton ones are great and give a plentiful supply.

[toolbagsPLUS]

As above old cotton Tee's are great, but if you can find a Boot/garage/jumble sale look for old sheets, Egyptian Cotton ones are great and give a plentiful supply.

Hankies are another, and they're cut to size


Cheers


Steve

[RufflyRustic]

Every six months or so I visit my local lifeline or vinnies shop and raid their linen shelves. For less than $10 I can get one or two quilt covers or sheets and once cut up, the pile is so big that it lasts for ages. Just keep them in a sawdust free container - very handy

[Woodwould]

oh, really? i used a cotton polo shirt, and it was full of lint, well not really but like little fuzzies and stuff like that which i dont really want

Polo shirts are made from cotton or cotton/polyester piqué which is not the same as the cotton or cotton/polyester jersey that's used for making T-shirts. The nature of the piqué weave will release lint.

Make sure you use only natural fibres (cotton or cotton/linen). If there's even a hint of synthetic fibre content such as polyester/viscose, it can play havoc with several finishing procedures.

[Rattrap]

I use my old well worn flannelet shirts here. Since i wear them all year round i tend to go thru a few. by the time i've worn them out they are completely flint free & nice n soft. It is a little hard to part with my old faithfuls tho. lol.

[dai sensei]

I go to the Salvos )or equivalent) and buy the used flano sheets. I can pick up a set of doubles for $4 in summer, they cost more in winter, which last quite a while once torn into pieces. Just make sure you get rid of any lose threads.

[Glennet]

I got a bale (maybe 20Kg) of rags from the local paint shop. Can't remember how much it cost, but I got fed up with scratching around to find one every time and it will last a few years. They are good quality, probably old bed sheets.

[andyvan]

yeah i remember seeing something like that in bunnings, like 5kg for some price.

i started using an old tee thismorning which is sooo much better, but i dont have many of them laying around, i might look into the bunnings thing again. Just not sure if thats a better option

[Christos]

Should be able to get your hands on some old clothing from one place or another. Vinnies would be my suggestion.

[Woodwould]

Or sometimes you can score really good stuff off neighbours' clothes lines.

[Waldo]

I thought I had some things go missing.