I think I am the one you are referring to.
I posted earlier about the Viking wash PAD only and asking if it is 100% cotton.
Below is the reply from Viking I received:
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This is the message:
GTI, I saw your Autopia post asking about Viking pads. I am the brand
manager for Viking products and wanted to answer your question. I
usually search Autopia to monitor consumer feedback or get product ideas,
but don't post often because I don't want to seem as if I'm using it as
a selling tool. The pad you posted is 100% cotton. Because of price
pressure, all our pads have been changed to a synthetic beginning in
Dec, and the package has changed taking off the 100% cotton statement.
You will probably see stock of the cotton version at retail for another
month or so until their inventory runs out. If you've got any questions
about our products, you can e-mail our customer service dept -
viking@schtre.com
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I have not asked about the availability of the 100% Cotton Wash mitts. I hope they continue making those nice mitts.
At lease in the bay area Kragen they are readily available for $3.99.