Skoy Cloth
A Swedish-style dishcloth of cellulose and cotton that absorbs like paper towels but is reusable hundreds of times and composts in about five weeks. One replaces roughly 15 rolls of paper towels.
The verdict: Plastic-free
The cloth is 70% plant cellulose and 30% cotton - unbleached and chlorine-free - with no plastic and no microfiber. That last point matters: many "Swedish-style" cloths sold today are polyester microfiber, which is plastic and sheds fibers in the wash. This one is genuinely compostable, with an independent test showing it breaks down in about five weeks.
Verification: Manufacturer confirmed
What it's made of
| Part | Material | Surface contact |
|---|---|---|
| cloth 70% cellulose / 30% cotton, unbleached and chlorine-free | Cellulose | Yes primary |
A thin, stiff cloth that softens and turns highly absorbent when wet - it wipes counters, mops spills, and washes dishes in place of both paper towels and a sponge. Rinse and it dries fast and stiff; machine-, dishwasher-, and dryer-safe to refresh it. Each cloth lasts months of repeated washing before it goes in the compost.
Pros
- Cellulose/cotton, not polyester microfiber - reusable without shedding plastic
- Absorbs far more than its size; replaces many paper-towel rolls
- Compostable and machine-washable
Cons
- A wipe-and-absorb cloth, not a heavy scrubber - pair with a scrubber for baked-on food
- Dries stiff (softens instantly when wet), which some people dislike
Notes
- Sold in multipacks; the 4-pack is Amazon ASIN B00275BB6S
- Do not confuse with polyester "microfiber" Swedish-style cloths, which are plastic
Categories: Dish Sponges & Scrubbers
Sources
Every material claim above is backed by these. This is the scattered info we centralized.
- manufacturer https://skoycloth.com 70% cellulose / 30% cotton, unbleached, chlorine-free, compostable
- manufacturer https://www.amazon.com/Skoy-Dishcloths-Planet-Friendly-Dishwasher-Dryer-Safe/dp/B00275BB6S retailer listing confirming materials and ~5-week compostability test
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