microfiber towels

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yes we all know there is the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to MF towels...but if you had to use just one towel to do anything and everything...what would you get? Links and specifics are welcomed!

[Murr1525]

Nah.. . gotta have 2....

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Then tell me 2

[Murr1525]

Water Magnet Drying Towel



Supreme Shine Microfiber

[TKDDAD]

[Michael Stoops]

Originally posted by TKDDAD

What he said goes double for me!

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Re: microfiber towels

still want to know what blend of microfiber is the best, 70-30, 80-20, and if their is any better than these two blends, and why they are good, still not sure about them,

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Re: microfiber towels

What makes our MicroFiber better?

What exactly is microfiber yarn and why is our AlpineMicrofiber™ so good?
There seems to be quite a lot of confusion in the automotive market as to exactly what microfiber is. There are several unscrupulous suppliers who would have you believe that because a cloth is microfiber it is safe for your car. NOTHING could be further from the truth. There are towels that use microfiber yarns that will scratch and there are towels that do not use microfiber that are safe. The fact that a towel is made using microfiber yarns is not in itself a guarantee of safety.
Microfiber is not a fabric, it is a yarn, spun into thread, that is used to weave or knit fabric. Most common microfibers are polyester and will indeed scratch the surface of your car if you aren't careful. You should, as a rule, avoid any cloth material that is not 100% natural. Stay away from polyester, rayon, nylon, and the like.
By definition, microfibers are ultra-fine yarns made from various sources. They can be polyester, nylon, or a natural material such as cellulose. Microfiber is two times finer than silk and nearly one hundred times finer than human hair. In fact, many microfiber yarns are so fine that a strand stretching 25,000 miles around the earth will only weigh a few pounds.

The smaller the diameter, the softer the fabric will feel. This does not mean, however, that it is not abrasive or will not scratch. In fact, most microfiber cloths that come from the orient are polyester microfiber and will most likely scratch the surface of your car. Just because it says microfiber and it feels soft does not guarantee a scratch free shine!
Microfibers are never used in their natural state, they are spun together to make a larger diameter yarn which is then used to weave or knit various fabrics such as twills, satins, and terrycloth. Many times you will see microfibers spun in combination with other yarns in order to achieve a desired result. For example, nylon microfiber spun with spandex to give it stretch is a common fabric used in lingerie and swimwear fabrics. We use an all natural cellulose microfiber spun with long staple cotton that is then woven in a terrycloth fabric.
Compare our terrycloth with those of other manufacturers. The first thing you will notice is how much softer it is. Also take note of the larger terry loops that we use. These larger loops allow for more fabric to come into contact with the surface than other terrycloths.
AlpineMicrofiber™ is DF's trademark for microfiber yarn. It is a secret process that combines 100% natural materials into very absorbent and soft yarn that will not scratch whatever surface it comes into contact with.
Finally, they do not use any chemicals to fool you into thinking their cloth is softer than the competitor's. DF Towels are softer naturally and will stay that way.

thoughts about this, hype, or truth, really want to know before I purchase towels