Shop Rags and Towels

It is a debate that a shop owner, a technician, and even a weekend mechanic may have encountered before: shop towels or paper towels? Whether your garage is at home or in the fast-paced industry of service maintenance and vehicle repairs, when it comes to absorbance, durability, convenience, cost, and even sustainability, one choice frequently will outshine the other.

Shop towels overall do a much better job at absorbance than paper towels. Shop rags can be used several times before the ability to absorb dirt and moisture has been lost. Then, the towel simply needs to be cleaned to be restored. Paper towels, however, are generally only a one-use item before needing to be thrown away. Shop rags are also far more durable, and as they are not generally a single-use item, saving you and your shop money in the long run. When you consider the cost of having to replace a roll of paper towel compared to simply laundering and re-using a cloth, it adds up. For those wanting to go greener, shop towels are also a great means to reduce the impact of waste on the environment.

At Best Buy Auto Equipment, it has been our pleasure to supply shops, technicians, and DIY mechanics with the best quality, highest-rated products, and supplies for every single aspect of your job. With over 80 years of combined staff experience in the automotive industry, we use our unique expertise to assist mechanics, shops, and more, all around the country. Questions and concerns about our shop towels and shop rags? Call us toll-free at 855-275-5141 from 9 am to 7 pm EST, Monday to Friday or email us anytime at [email protected]. It would be our pleasure to assist you.