Beware of the Cobra Micro-Chenille mitts

[loudog2]

After using these a few times I noticed that my MF towels had something stuck to them. When I went to use one mitt the inside felt different. I looked inside and saw the liner was all shredded. This is only after 3 washes.



Compared to another after one wash


Stuck to MF towels

 

[Kaleb G.]

Yikes. I don't put my hand in my mitts so i always cut them out. Never had any shed like that, though.

 

[loudog2]

The new ones have a different lining that the older blue one does. The new ones are like a foam. The older had a solid perforated liner. I like the mitts, just don't wash them with your towels.

 

[James K]

Wow. I use an old blue one. I never put my hand in it though. Why does it seem lately that something really good, gets changed for the worse?

 

[Dubbin1]

Even the older blue ones were junk, both of mine fell apart after one car wash each.

 

[James K]

Hmm. I have not had mine fall apart. I have never machine washed it though. I always wash by hand.

 

[Dubbin1]

Hmm. I have not had mine fall apart. I have never machine washed it though. I always wash by hand.

LOL they never had a chance to make it to washing machine, they fell apart while washing the car...

 

[James K]

Oh Damn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Dubbin1]

Oh Damn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yeah I have come to the conclusion that anything Cobra is junk. The towels are ok at first but after a short time they start linting like crazy. Not only that but they are WAY over priced. AG needs to step back and check out what a quality towel really is and adjust the price. PakShak and PB towels are so much better at half the cost.

 

[CEE DOG]

That sucks Lou! As far as the mitts go I removed the liners and the elastic band shortly after using them. Since then they have lasted over two years now. Having said that I have a carrand mitt and other wash media I use to so dont use them every time but I did use them on my sky for about two years and they are still good.

I don't use cobra towels. The one thing that needs improvement imo.

 

[Piku]

LOL they never had a chance to make it to washing machine, they fell apart while washing the car...

Same thing happened with my two blue ones I bought last year on BOGO. Never again!

I have been using the Target Vroom white microfiber covered bone sponges. I love them, they stay soft and last a long time. At about $3.50 each, I don't feel bad replacing them when needed.

 

[loudog2]

That sucks Lou! As far as the mitts go I removed the liners and the elastic band shortly after using them. Since then they have lasted over two years now. Having said that I have a carrand mitt and other wash media I use to so dont use them every time but I did use them on my sky for about two years and they are still good.

I don't use cobra towels. The one thing that needs improvement imo.

How did you remove the liner? It seems to be attached into the side seems. It just sucks that I have to throw away 5 MF towels.

 

[rwright]

Is it just me or does anyone else agree - you shouldn't have to cut up something to use it as intended! Best of luck Loudog


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[Cat ji]

Why does it seem lately that something really good, gets changed for the worse?

Typical Chinese supply chain issues.

The new ones have a different lining that the older blue one does. The new ones are like a foam. The older had a solid perforated liner. I like the mitts, just don't wash them with your towels.

I wouldn't want pieces of foam stuck on my wash mitt either.

Yeah I have come to the conclusion that anything Cobra is junk. The towels are ok at first but after a short time they start linting like crazy. Not only that but they are WAY over priced. AG needs to step back and check out what a quality towel really is and adjust the price. PakShak and PB towels are so much better at half the cost.

PB being Poorboys?

I'm unhappy to hear this. In my noob naivete, I thought that Cobra mf towels were the best and I just bought more of them. :/
So, off to Poorboys World to see what I can get. I hope they do ordinary airmail or USPS International Priority instead of only the expensive International Express.

 

[Dwayne]

Thanks for the feedback.

On the website where we sell these mitts it says:

"After using it, rinse the mitt out and hang to dry."

We didn't recommend to machine wash them. The foam lining serves two purposes, it enhanced the comfort of the mitt and also adds some absorbency as well. To get the longest life from the mitts, wash them by hand, rinse them thoroughly, wring them out and let them air dry.

You should get numerous washes this way. If you are rinsing them out and hanging them to dry you can avoid this issue. If you do experience this, please let me know so we can take care of it for you.