Cutting MF towels

Indy Ram

Indy Ram

A confused Newbie
And for my next entry into the "I thought I've heard it all" catagory.. :)

I guess I'm getting cheap in my old age. Normally I would just go ahead and try this out. But I want cut my MF towels into more manageable sizes. Has anyone done this? I guess the only problems might be the treads unraveling at the edges. But I only do a pre-soak and wash them on gentle.
 
Indy Ram said:
And for my next entry into the "I thought I've heard it all" catagory.. :)

I guess I'm getting cheap in my old age. Normally I would just go ahead and try this out. But I want cut my MF towels into more manageable sizes. Has anyone done this? I guess the only problems might be the treads unraveling at the edges. But I only do a pre-soak and wash them on gentle.
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Just fold them into 4ths and that way when one side gets dirty you can just fold it to a new side. If you cut them you will always be grabbing for new ones, and I would imagine when they come out of the washing machine they would be a ball of fabric.
 
2001civicex said:
Just fold them into 4ths and that way when one side gets dirty you can just fold it to a new side. If you cut them you will always be grabbing for new ones, and I would imagine when they come out of the washing machine they would be a ball of fabric.
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I've tried that, but with how big that they are I need to fold them more than fourths. I have the 20x40's. They are bigger than the bath towels at some cheap Motels. A few wipes and the towel is all bunched up. Oh hell, they are only $10, I try it on one and see.
 
I'm with 2001civicex on this one. I wouldn't recommend cutting MF towels up into smaller pieces as it won't be very long before they unravel and fall apart. Instead, you might want to think about investing in some 16"x16" MFs.
 
mynci said:
I'm with 2001civicex on this one. I wouldn't recommend cutting MF towels up into smaller pieces as it won't be very long before they unravel and fall apart. Instead, you might want to think about investing in some 16"x16" MFs.
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OK, I won't.

I wanted the smaller ones at firest but was told these were better.

Take care all.
 
The 20 X40s are great for drying but the 16 x 16 seem like the best size for all around use.
I like the 16 x 24 size for wax removal and QDing.
Just my preference :)
 
If you're that adamant about cutting them down then give them a good wash in hot water first. Then cut them to the size you want and bring them into a local dry cleaner that has a tailor shop. For a couple of bucks they will hem them for you. Ask them to use cotton thread if they have it.
 
If you go the cutting route and go to the dry cleaners ask them to use 100%cotton thread and MERROW stitch only.This is the stitch you see on some MF towels that won't open and unravel.
 
Indy Ram said:
And for my next entry into the "I thought I've heard it all" catagory.. :)

I guess I'm getting cheap in my old age. Normally I would just go ahead and try this out. But I want cut my MF towels into more manageable sizes. Has anyone done this? I guess the only problems might be the treads unraveling at the edges. But I only do a pre-soak and wash them on gentle.
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What is wrong with you:nono you drive this big expensive truck and you are getting cheap for a cloth? Buy a smaller towel if the big one is too big for you:doh
 
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