Scotts shop towels (the blue rolls) are American, and that seems to be all that’s sold around here, including at Canadian Tire.

Any alternatives? I already use reusable rags, buy I need something disposable and also stronger than paper towels.

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    At least for some uses I bought a big 5lb bag of white cotton rags (essentially chopped up t shirts) from Lee Valley.

    They’re labelled a product of Canada.

    https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/tools/supplies/project-materials/49422-absorbent-cotton-wipes

    ~Disclaimer: I am not liable for any and all incidental purchases of strange incredibly niche gadgets you find on the Lee Valley website. I take no responsibility for you buying a hand crank Apple peeler or a miniature steam engine kit.~

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      Princess Auto also has similar bags of rags.

      And they have a few more locations around the country than Lee Valley, so may be more convenient.

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      Now that I’m looking around more, a box of rags might be a doable option. Not the Leevalley ones, but others I’ve seen appear to be much cheaper than the boxes of rags I’ve purchased in the past.

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          These are literally cut up tshirts

          I try to use old shirts as rags (ones that are too damaged to donate), but sometimes buying a 20lb box of already cut up old shirts is the way to go. LOL