Microfiber Towels

There are lots of different types of microfiber cloths. The most common type is the terry towel, as it is the most versatile construction. Microfiber terry towels have good absorbency, and good scrubbing ability. They work well both wet (for scrubbing) and dry (for dusting). They feature an open loop construction, so they are more likely to leave lint or streak than other towels with a different construction.

Waffle-weave towels are the best towels for absorbing and drying. They are most common in the automotive and detailing industries for drying cars. They absorb faster than terry towels and hold more water. They are also less likely to streak or leave lint because the strands of microfiber are not “hanging loose”.

Suede microfiber towels are often called optical cloths. They are used for lens cleaning. They are not super absorbent, but they are great for removing streaks from glass. They are super soft and when made right, don’t lint.

Microfiber glass cloths are becoming more and more popular. The feature a super tight weave, and no pile (unlike the terry towels which can streak glass or leave lint). They are also more abrasive than the other towel types. These towels do not leave lint or streaks, and are becoming popular in restaurants for cleaning wine glasses.