What Makes a Quality Microfiber Towel?

Microfiber towels are typically rated in GSM which stands for grams per square meter or gm/2. This is a measurement of density of the towel but may also be referred to as the weight by some manufacturers and retailers. Do not confuse this with the denier, which is the measure of individual fibers.

The higher the GSM the thicker, plushier, and generally softer the towel will be. To put this in perspective, towels in the 200-350 GSM range would be suitable for general cleaning of surfaces not prone to scratches such as hard textured plastic, glass, and leather seats. Towels in the 600-700 GSM range would be more suited to cleaning and drying delicate surfaces such as soft automotive paints and clear plastics.

A heavier towel also tends to last longer due to having more fiber contained within. Though heavier towels will certainly cost more, the longer life can make up for it if you plan to use it enough times.

A good physical test of density is to hold a towel up to light and stretch it out. Does light pass through? Quality towels will be dense enough to block out most light.

You can also weigh different towels of similar size to compare them. If you have two 12”x12” towels and one weighs more it is more dense and possibly of higher quality.


Post time: May-30-2019
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