100% cotton stockinette cloth on a continuous roll, cut to whatever length you need. Highly absorbent and ideal for cleaning, wiping down, polishing, and dealing with grease and oil on site.
The Timco stockinette cloth is one of those things that earns its place on the van shelf without much fanfare. It’s a continuous cotton roll — 100% cotton — so you cut off exactly as much as the job needs and put the rest away. No waste, no fumbling with pre-cut sheets that are always the wrong size. Whether you’re wiping down metalwork, polishing a surface, or cleaning up an oily mess before it becomes somebody’s problem, this cloth handles it without falling apart in your hand.
Stockinette has been used in workshops and on building sites for decades, and there’s a reason it’s stuck around. The knitted cotton construction gives it real absorbency — it pulls oil, grease and grime into the fabric rather than just pushing it around. That matters when you’re cleaning up a hydraulic fitting or degreasing before bonding. A paper towel will smear; this won’t.
Where the Timco Stockinette Cloth Gets Used
It’s a genuinely general-purpose cloth once you start using it regularly. Painters use it for wiping back surfaces and applying certain finishes. Engineers and mechanics reach for it constantly around oil and grease. Joiners and finishers use it for applying oils, waxes and stains to timber — the cotton doesn’t leave fibres behind the way some synthetic cloths do. On site, it’s useful for everything from cleaning tools at the end of the day to wiping sealant residue off a frame before it sets. Even general surface prep benefits from having a proper absorbent cloth rather than whatever rag happened to be nearby.
Because it’s a roll rather than a bag of loose rags, it’s tidier to store and easier to dispense. Cut a small piece for a small job. Cut a larger piece when you need it. The 400g weight gives you a decent amount of material, and the cotton construction means it can be used with most common solvents and cleaning agents without disintegrating. Simple product, used properly, does exactly what it says.
Pro Tip: When using stockinette with solvent-based cleaners or thinners, work in a well-ventilated area and dispose of used cloths in a sealed metal bin — oil-soaked cotton can self-ignite if left bunched up in a warm spot.
Stockinette cloth is used across a wide range of trades and site tasks. Mechanics and engineers rely on it for wiping down oily components and cleaning tools. Painters and decorators use it for surface prep and applying finishes to timber. Joiners reach for it when oiling or waxing wood, where lint-free contact matters. On construction sites it's a go-to for general cleanup, degreasing before bonding or sealing, and removing sealant or adhesive residue from surfaces before they cure.
Best For
Cleaning and degreasing surfaces
Polishing metalwork and timber
Applying oils, waxes and stains to wood
Wiping down tools and components
General site cleanup and surface prep
Works With
Most solvent-based cleaners and thinners
Oils, waxes and wood treatments
General-purpose degreasers
Water-based cleaning solutions
Key Features
100% cotton construction
Highly absorbent knitted fabric
Continuous roll, cut to any length
400g roll weight
Compatible with most common solvents
No synthetic fibres or lint issues
Not suitable for: Not suitable as a standalone cleaning cloth for surfaces that require a lint-free finish prior to painting or lacquering, as some loose cotton fibres may transfer. Not intended for use with aggressive acids or oxidising chemicals.
Unroll the required amount and cut cleanly with scissors or a knife. For cleaning and degreasing, apply your chosen cleaning agent to the cloth rather than directly to the surface where possible, then wipe firmly in a consistent direction. For polishing or applying timber treatments, use a folded piece to keep even pressure across the surface.
Used cloths contaminated with oils, solvents or flammable materials should be stored in a sealed metal container and disposed of safely. Don't leave them scrunched up in a bucket or on a shelf — oil-soaked cotton generates heat as it oxidises.
Unroll the stockinette cloth and cut off the length required for the task
Fold the cut piece to create a clean working surface and a comfortable grip
Apply cleaning agent, solvent or treatment to the cloth rather than directly onto the surface
Wipe the surface firmly, turning the cloth to a clean section as it becomes saturated
For polishing, use a fresh piece and work in even, overlapping strokes
Dispose of used cloths safely, particularly if contaminated with oils or flammable solvents
Can the Timco stockinette cloth be used with solvent-based products?
Yes, the 100% cotton construction holds up well with most common solvent-based cleaners, thinners and degreasers. Always work in a ventilated area and dispose of used cloths safely — oil or solvent-soaked cotton should go into a sealed metal bin rather than a plastic bag or open bin.
How much cloth do you get on a 400g roll?
The 400g refers to the weight of cotton on the roll rather than a specific length, which can vary slightly depending on the knit density. In practice it gives you a generous amount of material for general site use, and because you cut only what you need, there's very little waste.
The Timco stockinette cloth is manufactured from 100% cotton yarn in a knitted tubular construction, which gives it the stretch, softness and high absorbency associated with the material. Cotton's natural fibre structure draws liquid in rather than repelling it, making it effective with both water-based and oil-based substances. The roll format means the cloth is dispensed cleanly without the loose fibres and inconsistent sizing common with recycled rag products.
Material
100% cotton
Format
Continuous roll
Weight
400g
Colour
Natural/white
SKU
SSR400
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