Is there a difference in quality of microfiber cloths?

Microfiber intended for cleaning purposes should have fibers less than 1 denier or decitex per thread. The denier measurement is crucial for understanding a microfiber cloth's quality, thickness, and optimal cleaning performance, contributing to the product's durability. High-quality microfiber for cleaning ideally measures less than 0.5 denier. The yarn used in our SmartChoice cloths is 160D/72F, and after splitting, DPF becomes 160/72/9=0.25 denier. This represents one of the finest splits available in the microfiber cloth industry.

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How can you determine if your cloth is less than 1 denier thick?

With the naked eye, it's challenging to ascertain this. It's a question better directed at your distributor.

Research indicates that the quality of microfiber is largely determined by the number of splits in the fibers. The splitting process refines each fiber into an ultra-thin strand, roughly 1/16 the width of a human hair.

How do you determine if a cloth has been split?

By running your palm across the cloth, you’ll notice a slight catch if it’s made with split yarns. Another method is to use the cloth to clean a water spill; a properly split microfiber cloth will absorb the water rather than push it around.

Keep in mind that a thick, fluffy towel with a softer feel may seem superior, but this is misleading. Higher-quality microfiber cloths tend to be more tightly woven, often feeling stiffer as a result.

To assess the weave quality, hold the cloth up against sunlight and stretch it. If the weave is tight and little light passes through, it's a high-quality cloth. If the cloth stretches easily and allows a lot of light through, it’s not high-quality.

Our SmartChoice cloths exemplify high-quality microfiber cleaning cloths. Although different microfiber cloths may initially look alike, you can compare their quality firsthand.

How will I know a microfiber cloth is of good quality?

Several tests can help determine the quality of a microfiber cloth. One simple test involves applying hand lotion to a mirror and assessing how many passes it takes for the cloth to clean it. High-quality cloths like SmartChoice can achieve this in one or two passes.

No matter the thickness of the cloth, there are a few essential attributes to look for in microfiber cleaning cloths.

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There are many sizes of microfiber cloth, which one is right for me?

Choose a microfiber cloth large enough to be folded four times. This allows you to clean multiple surfaces by unfolding and refolding the towel to expose clean sides.

How can I tell that a microfiber cloth will last a long time?

Heat sealing the edges is another feature that extends the lifespan of a microfiber cloth, helping it withstand numerous wash cycles.

Automated machines now commonly cut and sew cloth hems, which can be faster but often skip heat sealing the edges, thereby reducing the cloth's longevity.

A "grippy" feel is an indicator of a high-quality microfiber towel. The more "grippy" it feels, the better it is at picking up dirt, dust, water, and even bacteria. Despite this texture, the cloth remains soft enough not to scratch delicate surfaces. To perform the Touch Test:

1. Run your hand over the towel and consider the following:
   1. Is the cloth soft?
   2. Is it suitable for the finish of your car?
   3. Does it catch on any imperfections in your skin?

If your towel catches on your hand, it indicates the presence of split microfiber. High-quality cloths undergo a splitting process, giving each fiber an asterisk-like cross-section. These splits create spaces that enhance dirt pickup and liquid absorption.

If the cloth isn’t split, it won't clean more effectively than a regular cotton towel. The fiber size also plays a crucial role; smaller fibers can pick up more dirt and bacteria.

Microfibers are measured in denier, which denotes the diameter of each fiber. Superior microfiber towels generally have a denier below 0.5, making the fibers small enough to capture a wide range of contaminants.

For example, our Buff™ Pro and Microfiber Glass Cloths feature incredibly low deniers of 0.1 to 0.2. Always check the denier measurement when seeking the highest quality cleaning cloths.

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