1. Types and uses of car towels
Microfiber towels
Material: usually composed of 80% polyester and 20% nylon, with super absorbent, soft, no hair loss, no paint damage and other characteristics.
Use: suitable for car body cleaning, glass wiping, interior care, etc., it is the most commonly used towel in car beauty.
Plain woven towel
Mainly used for waxing, with a good feel, but not as safe as long-pile towels, suitable for indoor construction.
Long-pile towels
The long-pile side is used for water collection and wiping, and the short-pile side is used for waxing, which is safer than flat woven towels.
Long-pile towels
Suitable for waterless car washing, no-rinse car and other scenes with high safety requirements, which can better wrap impurities.
Waffle/Pineapple towels
Good water absorption, suitable for water collection, easier to operate than long-pile towels.
Special glass towels
Use special weaving method to avoid hair loss, the glass wiping effect is similar to suede but cleaner1.
Professional waxing sponge
Used for waxing, the composite sponge design is easy to operate.
2. Key factors for choosing car towels
Material: Prefer microfiber (80/20 polyester nylon ratio), which has better water absorption and durability.
Density (GSM):
Low density (220GSM): Suitable for interior and wheel cleaning.
Medium density (360GSM): General type, suitable for waxing and polishing.
High density (600GSM): Strong water absorption, suitable for large area cleaning such as hood.
Application adaptation: Choose according to needs, such as waffle for water collection and special towel for glass cleaning.
3. Cleaning and maintenance of car towels
Cleaning method
Use neutral detergent or special microfiber cleaner (such as APC products), avoid softener and bleach.
Machine washable, but need to be washed separately, avoid mixing with other clothes.
Stubborn stains can be soaked in laundry detergent or all-purpose cleaner and then scrubbed.
Drying method
Avoid exposure to the sun, dry naturally or dry at low temperature, high temperature will damage the fiber.
Storage recommendations
Store in a dry place to avoid mold caused by humid environment.
4. Ordinary towel vs. special car towel
Ordinary towel: The fiber is coarse, it may shed or scratch the car paint, suitable for temporary use.
Special car towel: The microfiber material is safer, more absorbent, and protects the car paint for long-term use
Post time: May-30-2025