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Cheesecloth in Bulk Wholesale — Grade 90, 36 Sq Ft, 100% Unbleached Cotton

Original price $17.99
Current price $11.99
SKU MKC-Grade90-Unbleached-1
Grade 90 Finest weave available
36 Sq Ft Per unit — bulk ready
Unbleached 100% natural cotton
Reusable Washable, lint-free
Bulk & Wholesale Cheesecloth — Grade 90, 100% Unbleached Cotton

Grade 90 Cheesecloth in Bulk — 36 Sq Ft, Unbleached Cotton, Wholesale Pricing

Most cheesecloth on the market is lower-grade — open weave, low thread count, single-use. Grade 90 is the highest quality available: 44×36 stitches per square inch, ultra-fine mesh, lint-free, and durable enough to wash and reuse dozens of times. Whether you're buying cheesecloth in bulk for a commercial kitchen, food production operation, restaurant supply, or high-volume home use — this is the grade that professionals reach for.

Each unit is 36 square feet of 100% unbleached cotton cheesecloth. No dyes, no bleach, no chemical residues — safe for direct food contact. Bulk wholesale pricing down to $3.49 each at 300 units. Ships in 1 business day from our California warehouse.

Product Specifications

What You're Ordering

Grade Grade 90 — finest weave
Size 36 square feet per unit
Material 100% unbleached cotton
Weave Density 44 × 36 stitches per sq inch
Lint-Free Yes — no fiber residue on food
Reusable Yes — washable, multiple uses
Bleach-Free Unbleached — no chemical residues
Food Safe Dye-free, allergen-free, direct food contact safe
Cuttable Yes — cut to any size with sharp scissors
Ships From California — 1 business day
Bulk Pricing Wholesale tiers — $11.99 down to $3.49 each at 300+
Free Shipping Orders over $200, continental US
What It's Used For

Dozens of Uses — One Grade That Handles Them All

Grade 90 cheesecloth handles the full range of culinary and food production tasks. The tight weave means you never have to fold it multiple times for fine filtration — one layer is enough for most applications.

🧀 Cheese Making The original use — and still the best tool for the job. Grade 90's fine mesh separates curds from whey cleanly and wraps pressed cheese without drying it out. Reusable across multiple batches when properly cleaned.
🍲 Straining Stocks & Broths Line a sieve or colander with Grade 90 cheesecloth to produce crystal-clear stock. The fine weave catches particles that a mesh strainer misses. Preferred by professional kitchens for consommé and delicate sauces.
🌿 Spice Bags & Bouquet Garni Cut a small square, add whole spices or fresh herbs, tie with kitchen twine. Infuses flavor into soups, stews, and braises without leaving plant matter behind. Reusable — rinse and dry between uses.
🥛 Nut Milk & Plant-Based Straining Strain almond milk, oat milk, cashew milk, and cold brew coffee. Grade 90's fine mesh captures fine pulp without requiring multiple layers. Cut to size and wash between batches.
🍗 Poultry Basting Drape cheesecloth over a turkey or roasting chicken, saturate with butter and stock. The cloth bastes continuously as it releases liquid, producing even browning without constant manual basting. A classic professional technique.
🫙 Yogurt & Labneh Straining Strain yogurt through Grade 90 cheesecloth for thick Greek-style yogurt or continue to labneh (strained yogurt cheese). Leave for 4–48 hours depending on desired consistency. The fine weave prevents curd loss while whey drains freely.
Wholesale & Bulk Buyers

Who Buys Cheesecloth in Bulk

🍽️ Restaurants & Professional Kitchens High-volume kitchens go through cheesecloth quickly — stocks, sauces, straining, basting. Buying wholesale cheesecloth in bulk keeps cost per unit low and ensures supply never runs short mid-service. Grade 90 handles repeated use without degrading.
🧀 Artisan Cheese Producers Small-batch and commercial cheese makers need reliable, food-safe cheesecloth that performs consistently batch after batch. Grade 90 is the standard for serious cheese production — fine enough for soft cheeses, durable enough to press hard varieties.
🏪 Restaurant Supply & Distributors Distributors and restaurant supply companies buying cheesecloth wholesale to resell. Volume pricing down to $3.49 each at 300 units makes margins work. Ships in 1 business day — reliable fulfillment for your own customers.
🌱 Food Production & Processing Food producers using cheesecloth for straining, filtering, wrapping, and packaging at scale. Unbleached, dye-free, lint-free — meets food safety requirements for direct food contact. Cuttable to any size needed for your specific process.
🛒 Retail & Kitchen Supply Stores Retailers stocking cheesecloth for resale. Grade 90 is a premium product that justifies a higher retail price than grocery store cheesecloth. Bulk wholesale pricing gives you the margin to price competitively while maintaining profitability.
🧁 Bakeries & Specialty Food Businesses Bakeries use cheesecloth for dusting powdered sugar, straining fruit purées, and wrapping specialty items. Specialty food producers use it for infusing oils, straining syrups, and packaging. Buying in bulk keeps production costs down.
Grade Comparison

Why Grade 90 — Not the Cheap Stuff

Cheesecloth grades range from 10 to 90. Most cheesecloth sold in grocery stores and big-box retailers is Grade 40 or lower — open weave, coarse mesh, prone to tearing, often single-use. Grade 90 is a fundamentally different product:

Low-Grade Cheesecloth (Grade 10–50)
Open, loose weave — poor fine filtration
Tears easily under pressure or weight
Leaves lint on food and surfaces
Requires multiple layers for fine straining
Typically single-use — not worth washing
Fine particles pass through into your liquid
Grade 90 — Mary's Kitchen Towels
44×36 stitches/sq in — ultra-fine filtration
Maximum strength — holds up under pressure
Lint-free — no residue on food
Single layer handles most fine filtration tasks
Reusable — wash and use dozens of times
Unbleached — no chemical residues
Care & Reuse

How to Clean and Reuse Your Cheesecloth

Grade 90 cheesecloth is built to be reused. Proper cleaning extends its life significantly — many users get 10+ uses from a single piece. The key is cleaning promptly after use before residue sets.

🫧 Rinse First Rinse under cold water immediately after use. Hot water sets proteins.
🧴 Soak in Baking Soda Soak 30 min in hot water + baking soda. Removes odor and loosens residue.
💧 Gentle Wash Mild detergent, no bleach, no fabric softener. Hand wash or delicate cycle.
☀️ Air Dry Fully Hang until completely dry before storing. Sunlight helps. Low dryer heat if needed.
Questions & Answers

Common Questions About Bulk Cheesecloth

What is Grade 90 cheesecloth and why does it matter?

Cheesecloth is graded by thread count and weave density — the higher the grade, the tighter the weave. Grade 90 has 44×36 stitches per square inch, making it the finest and most durable grade available. It filters more finely than lower grades, requires only a single layer for most tasks, holds up to repeated washing, and leaves no lint on food. For any serious food production or culinary use, Grade 90 is the right choice.

Is this cheesecloth food safe?

Yes. This cheesecloth is 100% unbleached cotton — no dyes, no bleach, no chemical finishing agents. It is lint-free, allergen-free (for non-cotton allergies), and safe for direct food contact. Unbleached cotton does not leach residues into food or liquid, making it the preferred choice for professional kitchens and food producers.

How many times can I reuse Grade 90 cheesecloth?

With proper care, most users get 5–10 uses or more from a single piece. The key is rinsing immediately after use in cold water (never hot — it sets proteins), then washing with mild detergent and air drying completely before storing. Replace when straining effectiveness decreases or when odors persist after washing.

How much cheesecloth do I need to buy?

Each unit is 36 square feet — enough for most culinary tasks. For commercial kitchens and food production operations buying cheesecloth in bulk, our wholesale tiers start at 5 units ($8.49 each) and run to 300 units ($3.49 each). The more you buy, the lower the per-unit cost. Free shipping on orders over $200 to the continental US.

Can I cut this cheesecloth to a specific size?

Yes — cut with sharp scissors to any size you need. Grade 90's tighter weave holds together better at cut edges than lower-grade cheesecloth, which frays more easily. Cut into small squares for spice bags, medium pieces for straining, or leave as-is for large-format uses like basting poultry or draining large batches of yogurt.

What's the difference between bleached and unbleached cheesecloth?

Bleached cheesecloth has been treated with chlorine or other bleaching agents to whiten the fabric. Those chemical residues can remain in the cloth and leach into food — particularly into acidic or fatty foods like cheese, stock, or nut milk. Unbleached cheesecloth has no chemical treatment and is the safe choice for direct food contact. It's also more eco-friendly — no chlorine release into water during production.

Do I need to wash new cheesecloth before using it?

Yes — wash before first use. A quick rinse in warm water with mild detergent removes any dust or packaging residue and softens the fabric slightly for easier handling. Rinse thoroughly and air dry before using with food.

How fast does this ship?

In-stock orders ship in 1 business day from our California warehouse. Free shipping on orders over $200 to the continental US. For very large wholesale cheesecloth orders, contact us for freight options.

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Customer Reviews

Based on 21 reviews
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Kate Broughton
Definitely not cheesy

This is exactly what I was looking for. The cheese cloth you usually find in cooking stores or online is very loose and doesn’t serve the purpose of straining curds. Mary’s fabric is unbleached, and although it was somewhat stiff when I opened the package, it softened up beautifully after a quick wash and dry. Very economical compared to the butter muslin from cheese supply websites.

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Dorothy Schilling
Not very satisfied 😞

I am not happy with the cheesecloth, sorry to say. The edges unravel & I don't like the thought of strings in my yogurt. Wish I could return it. Would get Organic & hemmed cheesecloth instead.

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Beeswax Queen
Great knit for using as a filter

I’ve used the supermarket cheese cloth before and always had multiple filtering steps for my beeswax before it was the right quality. With this one, I got absolutely clear wax with the first filtering because the cloth is fine knit. Will order again!

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Jennifer Williams
Cheesecloth

Best quality I have seen.

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Theresa Zens
Nice Quality

I haven't used them yet. Looking forward to doing so.

Customer Reviews

Based on 21 reviews
90%
(19)
5%
(1)
0%
(0)
5%
(1)
0%
(0)
K
Kate Broughton
Definitely not cheesy

This is exactly what I was looking for. The cheese cloth you usually find in cooking stores or online is very loose and doesn’t serve the purpose of straining curds. Mary’s fabric is unbleached, and although it was somewhat stiff when I opened the package, it softened up beautifully after a quick wash and dry. Very economical compared to the butter muslin from cheese supply websites.

D
Dorothy Schilling
Not very satisfied 😞

I am not happy with the cheesecloth, sorry to say. The edges unravel & I don't like the thought of strings in my yogurt. Wish I could return it. Would get Organic & hemmed cheesecloth instead.

B
Beeswax Queen
Great knit for using as a filter

I’ve used the supermarket cheese cloth before and always had multiple filtering steps for my beeswax before it was the right quality. With this one, I got absolutely clear wax with the first filtering because the cloth is fine knit. Will order again!

J
Jennifer Williams
Cheesecloth

Best quality I have seen.

T
Theresa Zens
Nice Quality

I haven't used them yet. Looking forward to doing so.