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What are Scrubby Pads made of?Updated a minute ago

TL;DR: Scrubby Pads have a dual-texture shell (91% polyester, 9% polyamide) wrapped around a soft polyurethane (PU) foam sponge core. The smooth side wipes and polishes streak-free, the textured side scrubs grime without scratching, and the foam core holds liquid so you can scrub longer before re-wetting. Not kerbside recyclable. Maximise lifespan by rinsing after use, line drying, and washing separately at up to 30 degrees with no bleach or softeners.


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Koh Scrubby Pads 3-pack
Koh Scrubby Pads construction detail

What are Scrubby Pads made of?

Two materials. The outer shell is 91% polyester and 9% polyamide (PA), in a dual-texture weave. The smooth side wipes and polishes for a streak-free finish, while the textured side scrubs grime without scratching. Inside, a soft polyurethane (PU) foam sponge core adds absorbency, holding liquid so you can scrub longer before re-wetting and conforming to curved surfaces like taps and handles.

Two materials. The outer shell is 91% polyester and 9% polyamide in a dual-texture weave: the smooth side wipes and polishes for a streak-free finish, while the textured side scrubs grime without scratching. Inside, a soft PU-foam sponge core adds absorbency, holding liquid so you can scrub longer before re-wetting and conforming to curved surfaces like taps and handles.

Outer shell

91% polyester, 9% polyamide (PA) in a dual-texture weave. The smooth side wipes and polishes streak-free, and the textured side scrubs grime without scratching surfaces.

91% polyester 9% polyamide Dual-texture

Sponge core

Polyurethane (PU) foam. Adds absorbency, holding liquid so you can scrub longer before re-wetting. Soft enough to conform to curved surfaces like taps and handles without losing structure.

PU foam Liquid retention Conforms to curves

Can Scrubby Pads be recycled?

Not through kerbside recycling. The mix of polyester, polyamide and polyurethane (PU) foam isn't accepted by most council collection programs. Check specialty recyclers like TerraCycle for mixed-material textiles. The best environmental move is lifespan extension: rinse thoroughly after each use, line dry standing on edge, and wash separately at up to 30 degrees with a mild detergent and no bleach or softeners when the pad looks dull.

⚠ Not kerbside recyclable

The mix of polyester, polyamide and PU foam isn't accepted in most kerbside programs. Check specialty recyclers like TerraCycle, resmart.co, local drop-offs for mixed-material textiles.

Not kerbside Mixed materials TerraCycle

✓ Maximise lifespan

Rinse thoroughly after each use and line dry standing on edge. When the pad looks dull, wash it separately at up to 30 degrees with a mild detergent and no bleach or softeners. The longer each pad lasts, the less waste overall.

Rinse after use Max 30 degrees Line dry

Koh Scrubby Pads 3-pack

Scrubby Pads

Dual-sided non-scratch scrub and wipe pads in a 3-pack. Built to last several months with proper care.

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Last reviewed: May 2026 · Koh Australia

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