Choosing the Right Rag for the Job

Different cleaning tasks call for different rag types. Each material varies in absorbency, lint level, and durability, making some more suitable for certain industries than others.

Here is our guide to SpillPro's most popular rag types and where they are most effective.

Medium/Heavy Cotton

• Best for: Mining and Exploration, Oil and Gas, Workshops, Industrial
• Why: Tough and durable for oily, dusty, and heavy-duty environments.
• Common uses: Wiping machinery, cleaning tools, general maintenance.
• Absorbency: 50%
• Lint level: High

Fleecy

• Best for: Transport, Oil and Gas, Industrial, Workshops
• Why: Exceptional absorbency for oil and clean-ups in vehicle and plant maintenance.
• Common uses: Truck servicing, heavy-duty cleaning.
• Absorbency: 95%
• Lint level: Medium

Coloured T-Shirt

• Best for: Workshops, Marine and Offshore, Shipping, Automotive
• Why: Soft, absorbent, and versatile for polishing and general cleaning.
• Common uses: Polishing fittings, wiping down machinery, general clean-up.
• Absorbency: 90%
• Lint level: Medium

Coloured Towel

• Best for: Hospitals, Government, Councils, Utilities, Hospitality
• Why: High absorbency, ideal for facility and public area cleaning.
• Common uses: Wiping surfaces, general clean-up.
• Absorbency: 95%
• Lint level: Very High

Cotton Hotel Sheeting (White)

• Best for: Manufacturing, Joinery, Conveyor Systems, Glass and Mirror Work
• Why: Very low lint for precision cleaning without residue.
• Common uses: Cleaning glass, mirrors, rubber, woodwork, conveyor belts.
• Absorbency: 100%
• Lint level: Very Low

White T-Shirt

• Best for: Marine and Offshore, Shipping, Panel Beating, Hospitality
• Why: Highly absorbent and soft for cleaning and polishing surfaces.
• Common uses: Polishing, wiping painted surfaces, cleaning equipment.
• Absorbency: 95%
• Lint level: Medium

Flannel

• Best for: Aerospace, Marine, Detailing, Fibreglass Work
• Why: Very soft with low lint, ideal for polishing and fine detailing.
• Common uses: Surface finishing, cleaning delicate materials.
• Absorbency: 100%
• Lint level: Very Low

Light Cotton

• Best for: Defence, Mechanical Workshops, Brake and Gearbox Servicing
• Why: Low-lint option for mechanical and precision cleaning tasks.
• Common uses: Cleaning brakes, gearboxes, and sensitive parts.
• Absorbency: 60%
• Lint level: Low

Microfibre Cloth

• Best for: Defence, Hospitals, Councils, Utilities, Automotive, Cleaning
• Why: Very low lint and high absorbency for hygiene-sensitive and streak-free cleaning.
• Common uses: Cleaning glass, mirrors, vehicles, household cleaning and general wiping.
• Absorbency: 100%
• Lint level: Very Low

Why choose SpillPro rags from Ovesco?

• The right rag for every job – from oily machinery and workshop clean-ups to precision tasks where a lint-free cloth is essential.

• A wide product range – absorbent, durable, and versatile options to suit industries from transport to manufacturing.

• Bulk value – available in practical pack sizes, making it easy to keep your site stocked.

• Trusted quality – SpillPro rags are relied on across Australia for their consistency and performance.

Whether you're cleaning equipment, maintaining tools, or handling heavy-duty cleaning, Ovesco has the SpillPro rag range to keep your workplace running smoothly. Browse the range online or drop into our Newcastle store to pick up what you need today.