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Microfibre Cloth

Quick answer: A microfibre cloth is a synthetic towel (usually polyester/polyamide) with ultra-fine split fibres that lift dirt and water with low friction. The right pile, weave and edge make it safer on modern clear coats than cotton rags or chamois, and essential for washing, drying, polishing and coating work.

What it means

Microfibre is made from finely extruded filaments that are split to increase surface area and capillary action. Different constructions change performance: short-pile or tight-weave cloths for glass and panel wipe; plush or twisted-loop towels for drying; suede or tight weave for coating application/levelling. Quality depends on GSM, fibre blend (e.g., 70/30 or 80/20), pile length, weave and edge finishing (edgeless/ultrasonic cut to avoid hard hems).

Why it matters

  • Finish safety: deep pile encapsulates grit and reduces wipe-induced marring.
  • Efficiency: high absorbency speeds drying and residue removal.
  • Consistency: task-specific towels (glass, polish removal, coating levelling) give predictable results.
  • Cost control: durable when laundered correctly; colour-coding prevents cross-contamination.

Where you’ll see it

Maintenance washes, drying stages, polish/wax removal, panel wipe, ceramic coating levelling (two-towel method), interior and glass cleaning.

Context

Car Paint Protection; Maintenance; Detailing tools

Common mistakes

  • Laundering with fabric softener or dryer sheets – kills absorbency and causes streaks.
  • High-heat drying that melts fibres or curls edges – use low heat.
  • Mixing towels – using wheel/engine towels on paint; skipping colour-coding.
  • Using hemmed, hard-edge cloths on soft clear coat – prefer edgeless/ultrasonic cut for paint.
  • Reusing saturated towels for coating levelling – change faces frequently to avoid smear/high spots.
  • Washing with linting cotton – loads towels with fluff; launder microfibres separately.
  • One-towel-does-all – choose pile and weave for the task (glass vs drying vs polish removal).

Written by . Last updated 06/11/2025 17:57

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