Selection guide for wiping cloths and hand towels
3min read
20/09/2019
In our previous article, you read all about wiping rolls: a versatile cleaning tool for both hands and greasy machine parts.In this article, we’ll take a closer look at 2 similar products.On the one hand, textile wiping cloths: to be used for cleaning all kinds of surfaces.And on the other hand, paper hand towels: to be used for your hands.Depending on the job you need to do and your needs, you’ll see that there’s a suitable tool for every job.So roll up your sleeves and be clean and ruthless!
Textile wiping cloths
Wiping cloths are mainly used to wipe an object or clean a surface.They are often made from recycled textiles and are therefore part of a circular economy: you are giving old textiles a second life. Cotton is usually the main ingredient.This fabric is very strong and absorbs liquids well.This is exactly what we need!
Below we have listed all the types of wiping cloths available from RAJA. White cloths are ideal for delicate cleaning. Coloured variants are useful for heavier cleaning jobs.
Type of cloths |
Characteristics |
Applications |
White cotton |
100% white cotton–Washable | forthorough and standard cleaning. |
Fine white cotton |
resembles a shirt or sheet fabric (depending on the model)–Does not lint. | forfiner and more delicate cleaning jobs. |
Fine coloured cotton |
resembles a t-shirt fabric – Highly absorbent – Non-linting. | forcleaning in the graphic, mechanical and chemical industries. |
Thick coloured cotton |
resembles a jeans fabric – Ultra-resistant. | for cleaning mechanical parts. |
Extra thick cotton/polyester |
combines the absorbency of cotton with the strength of polyester. | for thetoughest jobs + Absorbs all grease and oil. |
Paper towels
So we can already clean dirty surfaces, machines and work utensils, but what about our hands? There are paper towels for that!
As they are made of paper, a renewable raw material, they are environmentally friendly and sustainable. There are two variants as far as the shape is concerned.
On the one hand, there are
roll towels (like cleaning paper on a roll). On the other
hand, there are
folded towels. They can be folded in several ways (we’ll explain in a moment below). In addition, the hand towels often have an embossed surface, which allows them to better absorb dirt and moisture.
Type of towel |
Characteristics |
Dispenser  |
Standard (in rolls) |
2 layers of paper per sheet–Embossed or smooth |  |
Matic Tork( in rolls) |
2 layers of paper per sheet – Embossed – Extra absorbent – Printed with decorative patterns |  |
Standard (folded)* |
– 1 or 2 layers of paper per sheet. – Embossed or smooth. – 100% cellulose wadding: better absorption. – V, W or Z folded. | . |
Premium Tork®(folded) |
– 2 layers of paper per sheet – Embossed – Very comfortable: softer – Quick Dry: less consumption – C, V or Z folded. | . |
* Aussi disponible en version 100 % recyclée. Le papier recyclé est moins absorbant, il faut donc en utiliser davantage.
Les essuie-mains pliés peuvent être moins chers à utiliser que leur équivalent sur un rouleau parce que vous ne prenez qu’une feuille à la fois. Les essuie-mains pliés peuvent être empilés de deux façons. D’une part, Ils peuvent être superposés en couche, ce qui signifie qu’ils sont simplement posés lâchement les uns sur les autres. D’autre part, ils peuvent aussi être présentés de façon enchevêtrée. Ceci a l’avantage que lorsque vous retirez une feuille du distributeur, la feuille suivante se présente directement. Il est ainsi plus facile pour le prochain utilisateur de prendre le nouvel essuie-mains.
Les essuie-mains peuvent être pliés en quatre formes différentes : C, V, W ou Z.
