Microfiber.  It is the latest and “greatest thing since sliced bread” in the cleaning world.  They are everywhere and used by many.

Whether it’s a non-woven or a woven microfibre, each type offers a distinct set of advantages. Therefore, determining which cloth is right for your customer and their business depends entirely on their cleaning and industry requirements.

 

Spunlace is made from the same ultra fine (approximately 1/100th the diameter of a human hair and 1/20th the diameter of a strand of silk) synthetic split filament which is strong and virtually lint free.

 

A Spunlace “cloth” is then created through yet another manufacturing procedure, known as hydro-entanglement.  Jets of water are used to entangle the tiny fibers thereby providing the fabric integrity with which we are familiar.  It is then treated with binders to permit for sustainability when washing.

 

The manufacturing process of the nonwoven cloth is known as hydroentangling and involves enmeshing a web of loose fibers through multiple rows of jets of water at high pressure, this process tangles the fabrics and interlinks the fibers to form the cloth. Interlinking two fabrics in different directions gives it isotropic properties, namely it possesses the same remarkable strength measured in different directions.

 

Non-Woven Microfibres Provide an Alternative

 

Non-woven microfibres are highly versatile and can be used in almost any environment from restaurants, hotels and cleaning companies to schools, offices, manufacturing and engineering.

 

Capable of tackling the toughest of cleaning challenges, non-woven microfibres are perfect to clean glass, stainless steel and ceramic surfaces streak and scratch free. This is because microfibre cloths are made from tiny fibres that help to trap and hold dirt, bacteria and dust efficiently removing these particles from surfaces.  It is this unique structure which also ensures microfibre cloths are low-linting, an instrumental feature for critical area cleaning and non-contaminate wiping.

 

Traditional microfiber is a terry loop type of woven cloth. Nonwoven Spunlace is made with the same split microfiber filament and feels like a cloth, but it is smooth, thin, as well as possessing remarkable strength in all directions.  Just as with traditional woven microfiber cloths, the Spunlace cloth made of hundreds of thousands of special polyester-polyamide super fine, single yarn that has been split via a specific combination of chemicals, heat and agitation.

 

Spunlace Microfiber Cloths remain strong and keeps on working, even if slightly stained.  It is thin like a paper towel, yet it is much more absorbent than a standard, store-bought paper towel coupled with the cleaning power of microfiber.

 

Other characteristics of Spunlace microfiber cloths include high density, stability to heat and chemicals, very even surface (i.e., no pile height, think of a t-shirt as compared to carpet), textile-like fabric feel, exceptional absorbency, durability, as well as the strength to weight ratio (think military grade). In short, high quality Spunlace cloths are reusable and long lasting.  Once laundered it is lint free and feels as soft as a chamois (shammy). While they may not last 500 washings that other microfiber cloths may claim, make no mistake, these strong and resilient cloths are too good to use just once!

 

The result of matching microfiber with the Spunlace manufacturing process, enables the cloth to hold 7 times its weight in dirt, grime and liquid until it is washed away with mild soap or detergent.  The same spaces that picks up the dirt is what allows for quicker drying time.  Thus eliminating much of the bacterial growth found in slow drying cloths.

 

HZNONWOVEN® Microfibre Disposable Cloths:with a light weight of 50-60gsm with many colors,which provide the same superior cleaning performance as traditional woven microfibre cloths without the risk of cross-contamination. Designed for short term use, Microfibre Disposable Cloths removes the need to launder cloths therefore saving time and improving hygiene practises while still trapping and removing 99.998% of bacteria without surface transfer.

 

HZNONWOVEN® Microfibre Reusable Cloths:similar to the Evolon cloths which is 100-150gsm.which also offers 99.99% of bacteria pick-up without transferring between surfaces. Additionally, as previously mentioned, antibacterial activity prevents bacteria build up on the cloth between use which helps to keep the cloth fresher for longer and ensures longevity of the cloth. This feature is unique to non-woven microfibres as it is inbuilt into the manufacturing process and is unachievable in woven microfibres.