The Rag Company

Microfibre specialists, not a chemical brand that also sells towels

That focus shows in the details that matter on paint: the weave, the GSM, and whether there is a stitched edge to drag across your clear coat. These are the towels, applicators, wheel mitts and Ultra H2O hardware we use on customer cars in our Heidelberg West studio. Dispatched same or next business day, free shipping over A$95.

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New · Ultra H2O

The Ultra H2O pressure-washing line

Stocked here from its Australian launch. The Spray Gun and Spray Wand are both rated to 5,000 psi (350 bar), 10.5 gpm and 300°F, and the gun ships with an M22 to 3/8" auto-lock quick coupler. The Foam Cannon runs 1,100–5,000 psi at 1.4–5.3 gpm and includes a spare 1.1 orifice. The 40° nozzles are marine-grade T304 stainless with a rubber shroud.

Ultra H2O Spray Gun

5,000 psi, M22 coupler included

Ultra H2O Spray Wand

5,000 psi, 21" wand

Ultra H2O Foam Cannon

1,100–5,000 psi

40° Spray Nozzles

3.0, 4.0 & 5.0

3.0

Low-flow electric machines, 1.3–1.8 GPM

4.0

Mid-flow machines, 1.8–2.3 GPM

5.0

High-flow machines, 2.3–2.8 GPM

Which nozzle? Choose by your machine's flow, not its pressure. A 40° fan is the paint-safe angle: wide enough to spread the energy instead of concentrating it in one line.

Drying & glass

Pull the water off without dragging grit

The GAUNTLET Korean drying towels are the plush, high-absorbency option for whole panels. The Liquid8r is a twisted-loop towel that pulls water fast without needing pressure. DRY ME A RIVER is a waffle weave: the open channels give it a lot of surface area, which suits glass and final water pickup. For streak-free glass, the Premium Glass & Window Towel is low-lint and tight-weave, because glass shows every fibre a general cloth leaves behind.

GAUNTLET

Plush Korean drying towel

Liquid8r

Twisted-loop drying towel

DRY ME A RIVER

Waffle-weave drying towel

Glass & Window

Low-lint glass towel

Everyday & buffing

The towels detailers buy by the dozen

The Edgeless 300 is the everyday cloth: a 70/30 blend at 300 GSM, thin enough to feel the panel through. Step up to the EAGLET Edgeless 500 for spray removal, or the Eagle Edgeless 600 when you want maximum nap for the final buff after polishing. For dirty jobs in bulk, the ULTRA RIP N' RAG XL is the multi-purpose towel by the roll.

Edgeless 300

300 GSM, singles & 10 packs

EAGLET 500

Plush edgeless towel

Eagle 600

Final-buff polishing towel

RIP N' RAG XL

Multi-purpose bulk towels

Washing & wheels

Carry the grit away from the paint

The Cyclone Ultra Plush Wash Mitt runs 1100 GSM with a cuff. Deep pile on a wash mitt isn't a luxury: it carries grit up and away from the paint instead of grinding it along the panel. For wheels, the ULTRA Wool Wheel Mitt is merino wool (2-pack) and gets into barrels without scratching, the Cyclone Ultra Wheel Mitts are the microfibre alternative, and the Soft Grip Wheel & Body Brush handles faces and arches.

Cyclone Wash Mitt

1100 GSM, blue or black

ULTRA Wool Wheel Mitt

Applicators

Product on the paint, not in the foam

The ULTRA NO-SOAK applicator is built not to drink your coating: the product goes on the paint rather than into the foam. There is a round 5" version in a 5-pack for waxes, sealants and dressings, the Premium Korean 70/30 applicator for general product work, and Terry applicator sponges for everything less precious.

ULTRA NO-SOAK

Coating applicator

Round No-Soak 5"

Wax & dressing, 5 pack

Korean 70/30 Applicator

Microfibre applicator sponge

Terry Sponges

Single or 6 pack

Ultra Air

Air for the places a towel can't reach

The Ultra Air Blaster Mini is the compact vortex tool for badges, grilles and mirror housings. The Ultra Air Engine Blaster is the long-reach version for engine bays, and the Ultra Air Spray Applicator atomises product through a compressor for even coverage.

Compressor-fed sprayer

What the numbers on a towel mean

GSM

Grams per square metre: the weight of the fabric, which tells you how much nap the towel has. Higher GSM traps dirt away from the surface for drying and final buffing. Lower GSM is thinner and more controllable for sprays and panel gaps.

70/30

The polyester-to-polyamide ratio. Polyester gives the fibre structure and scrubbing action; polyamide is the softer, more absorbent part. More polyamide generally means a softer, thirstier towel.

Edgeless

No stitched border. A sewn edge is harder than the pile around it and is the part of a cheap towel most likely to mark soft paint. Removing it is not a cosmetic choice.

A chemist's note

Keep your microfibre working

Microfibre is one of the few areas of detailing where the marketing and the physics mostly agree: GSM, blend ratio and edge construction are real, measurable things that change how a towel behaves on paint. What they can't do is rescue a dirty towel. Wash microfibre separately with a dedicated detergent such as P&S Rags to Riches, never use fabric softener (it coats the fibres and kills absorbency), and retire anything that has touched wheels or engine bays from paint duty for good.

Not sure which weave fits which job? Ask us. The answer comes from what we use on customer cars every week.

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The Rag Company: frequently asked questions

What does GSM mean on a microfibre towel?

GSM is grams per square metre, the weight of the fabric. Higher GSM means a deeper pile that traps dirt away from the paint, which suits drying and final buffing. Lower GSM is thinner and more controllable, which suits removing sprays and working panel gaps.

What does edgeless mean?

Edgeless means there is no stitched border. A sewn edge is harder than the pile around it and is the part of a cheap towel most likely to mark soft paint.

Which Rag Company towel is best for drying?

The GAUNTLET Korean drying towel is the plush, high-absorbency option for whole panels. Liquid8r is a twisted-loop towel, and DRY ME A RIVER is a waffle weave that suits glass and final water pickup.

Which Ultra H2O nozzle size do I need?

It depends on your machine's flow, not its pressure. The 40° nozzles are 3.0 for 1.3–1.8 GPM, 4.0 for 1.8–2.3 GPM and 5.0 for 2.3–2.8 GPM.

How should I wash microfibre towels?

Wash microfibre separately and skip fabric softener, which coats the fibres and reduces absorbency. Retire any towel that has been used on wheels or engine bays from paint duty.

Do you ship The Rag Company across Australia?

Yes. We ship from Melbourne, dispatched same or next business day, with free shipping over A$95.

Does Alpha Details offer trade pricing on The Rag Company?

Yes, on a verified trade account. ABN verification takes one to two business days.