You can get something similar to scrim at Joann’s Fabric. It’s in the bulk bolt section in the back. The Rayon and Linen makes it super absorbent like the scrim. I actually liked it better than the scrim since it didn’t bunch up.
The reason I didn’t like using this stuff was on route work, the towels would look horrible after a couple stops. Detailing just left all sorts of mess on them.
HOWEVER, for residential, these things are unbeatable. With this stuff, you get 2 colors: tan and pea soup.