You guys were right about WalMart MF's

One word of caution regarding anything that comes from Wal-Mart...be prepared for *very inconsistent* quality control.



Microfiber quality is all about consistent quality control - I think that when you buy MF's from a reputable dealer like: CMA, JT International, MicrofiberTech, PakShak, YoSteve, etc., you're paying a little more for consistency. In other words, they're getting "the best of the best".



In Wal-Mart's world, Wally tries to kill the manufacturer by constantly demanding a lower price on a product before they'll stock it on their shelves. Those towels might have started out at $15/5, but Wally fought and slashed the mfg down to $4.50/5...so, something has to budge - and it's usually quality.



I live about 10 miles from Wal-Mart's World HQ, and I talk daily with vendors, reps, and Wal-Mart employees. They all say the same thing about Wally - "Sure, you're getting a good price, but that's about where it ends."



So, while OJ is OJ, the same isn't necessarily true for microfiber towels, clothes, electronics, etc. Just a word of caution...I'd test each and every towel before I put it on my car. :)
 
I purchased ten of these towels after reading one of the earlier threads on them. They passed the CD test for me. Washed them together the first time and they do bleed--the white ones are now a light blue, but no matter.



I will keep my JT International towels for wax and polish, but will use these for the interior, door jams, windows, etc. I have also grown to love them at home. I use them now in the kitchen and bathroom--they work great--much better than a sponge. In the kitchen I notice I rarely have to use any cleaner for the stove or countertops--just a damp MF towel and things clean up pretty easy. I also use them to dust around the house and about any task that I previously used an old rag or sponge.



God bless Micro Fiber!:bounce
 
geekysteve said:
Just a word of caution...I'd test each and every towel before I put it on my car. :)
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Agreed.



Given the variation that has been reported from some "namebrand" sources, this is good advice whether it's a 97 cent towel from WalMart or a $20.00 towel from [fill in the blank].
 
prowler said:
Passed the scratch test with flying colors - hard rubbing, including the edging. adg44 - PLEASE EITHER FIND THE SOURCE OF YOUR "IMPRESSION" OR DELETE YOUR POST. All of the tests I heard on these towels are positive and it serves no useful purpose adding negative impressions. Thanks.





See above, please verify or delete.



GOOD towels, GREAT value as far as I can tell.
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You don't have to be a a$$ about it.



I'm going to be stopping by wally world today to see what they have and might hit home depot if I leave before they close...
 
I was just at walmart today... bought some shop towels and some meg's applicator pads...



I found where the MFs were, they were all out of the box and just stray. I picked one up, they weren't as tight nit as the Viper ones I have, but they did seem soft.



I may check back in a week when they get a new shipment.



I mean something has to give though, at just over $0.90 per towel, compared to the $5 per towel I paid from CMA, there has to be a quality difference. I don't know enough about MFs though to tell.



- Anthony
 
I bought some of the MF towels from Wally World and they lint bad on windows. They are great for door jams and general cleaning though. Do not use them on the windows or they will lint. Just thought everyone should know from my experience.
 
I just found another brand at Walmart in the towel section. It was green and made by Gillet (not the razor company). I took out the trusty CD, and sure enough they scratched like crazy!!! Wow!! I did not expect that as they were 80/20 blend and looked and felt really nice! What a shock!!:eek:



Too bad that those MF's that you guys are talking about are not up here in Canada's Walmart! Just Autoshine and these other crappy ones! I may have to call Big R at Pakshak for some towels. Anyone from Canada bought these Pakshak towels yet??
 
Thank you, Mr. Lincoln.



adg44 said:
I mean something has to give though, at just over $0.90 per towel, compared to the $5 per towel I paid from CMA, there has to be a quality difference. - Anthony
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Here's the $64,000 question: WHY?
 
BAMAJAS said:
I bought some of the MF towels from Wally World and they lint bad on windows. They are great for door jams and general cleaning though. Do not use them on the windows or they will lint. Just thought everyone should know from my experience.
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Are those the blue and white ones made by Concordia or the other ones now being found at WalMart? If the Concordia's, do you think washing or boiling (like the Dollar Tree ones recommend) would take care of the linting?



Thanks.
 
prowler said:
Thank you, Mr. Lincoln.







Here's the $64,000 question: WHY?
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Because it costs money to make a quality product and assure that all the towels are of similar quality. It would be easy to make a cheap product and charge less for it. A company has to charge more for a product than it costs to make. And lets face it, quality products take money to make.



SRL's comments if for everyone to keep it civilized. You can express your feelings here but you can't come off as attacking someone like you did in your previous posts. Autopia is a friendly place. Let's keep it that way.
 
4DSC said:
Nag, you found these up here??? :bow How much did they cost?
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I live 5 mins away from the border so it isn't a problem for me to just make a run to WalMart in the US. It's a 10 minute drive from home.:D
 
Intel486 said:
Because it costs money to make a quality product and assure that all the towels are of similar quality. It would be easy to make a cheap product and charge less for it. A company has to charge more for a product than it costs to make. And lets face it, quality products take money to make.



SRL's comments if for everyone to keep it civilized. You can express your feelings here but you can't come off as attacking someone like you did in your previous posts. Autopia is a friendly place. Let's keep it that way.
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I must say this is the most interesting post I've seen on this board. I'll tell you what - I'll give you my response here, and feel free to have the last word since I'm tired of this.



First paragraph.

I had 14 years in the textile business. I have seen a price range of 3 to 1 for the EXACT SAME PRODUCT based upon its packaging and distribution. Generic, mass-merchandising vs. name brand vs. premium brand. Domestic manufacturer, three-to-one price difference. Back when I was in the business, a lot of talk about Asian dumping - with Chinese price-cutting (the WalMart towels are made in China), lets make that a 5 to 1 or 6 to 1 potential cost difference. Let's talk about quality. The main quality factor we are talking about here is scratching. This is determined by the polymer before the fiber is spun. Mega-companies like DuPont and Dow make the fiber in million-pound (or continuous) lots. The same fiber is used in expensive products and cheap products. If a manufacturer wants to mix in cheaper fiber (nylon?) that will affect this quality. That's what the CD test is for. So my question above still stands: WHY?



Second paragraph, end.

If by attack you mean earlier in this post, I was appalled by the statements to the effect,"I thought I heard they scratched" or "I thought we determined they were the same as the poor quality ones with a different packaging". As near as I can tell, these were unfounded "thoughts". If anyone DARED to say the same thing about a preferred supplier, all #@$%^ would break loose. What if I said "I thought I read a survey that Fords were the worst cars made in America" (I happen to own 2, by the way) or "Didn't we determines that Zymol causes the paint to peel?" I would expect to be challenged on such statements and, should further research prove me wrong, I would admit it (and, yes, I can point to an occasion where I misread and misquoted something and later retracted it). I expect the same from others. Obviously, my methods here are too abrupt for this audience and I will soften it in the future.



Second paragraph, beginning.

Mr. Intel, let's talk about civility. The only case of incivility I have seen on this entire site was from you, last post previous page. Namecalling is unforgiveable. If my challenge asking someone for the facts was too strong, I appologize - but I WILL NOT ACCEPT YOUR NAMECALLING. How dare you accuse me of being uncivil when you started (and near as I can tell) were the only one to resort to namecalling.



Again, feel free to have the last word. I will not post to this thread again.
 
i'd like to petition that we talk about mf's only in this thread. jumping back and forth is not necessary as we all can tell where it got started - no one has to finish it.
 
stanger99 said:
i'd like to petition that we talk about mf's only in this thread. jumping back and forth is not necessary as we all can tell where it got started - no one has to finish it.
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Its a multi-thread soap opera :)
 
I agree the Concordia towels are pretty nice, but I just posted a new MF find in the Detailing section, I think yall will like them.



Prowler -



You sound like you know what youre talking about, as far as textiles and such go, but by posting those rude, very snappy reply's... youre not exactly helping your own image, or the image of the forum. Please, just calm down a bit, and dont let things get to you so easily. Intel was simply answering a question you asked and you flamed him for his opinion.



Im glad youre not posting in this thread anymore, because with a few more remarks like the ones you made... I have a feeling you would be outta here.



Now I will ask nicely. Lets keep things civil, for Autopia. :xyxthumbs
 
I thought this thread was kinda interesting. ALL of it (not trying to start anything - just thought it was interesting). :wavey



'Bout time for me to go back to WallyWorld and mosey through the auto section - again. Gotta try and do it without the wife. Poor girl can't understand why I stand and read the containers so throughly. After all it's only, "...a can-box-bottle-bag-package-etc. of wax-shampoo-cleaner-filters-towels-etc. One is just like the other, right?" :D
 
2hotford said:
I may have to call Big R at Pakshak for some towels. Anyone from Canada bought these Pakshak towels yet??
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I did!! I did!!! good service and prompt delievery. He has shipped to Canada number of times before and he knows how to deal with the taxes.



I'm very happy with my purchases and I will buy some more once he starts carrying the waffle weaves.
 
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