WD-40® Microfiber Product Line

GSM is the number that matters

GSM means grams per square metre. It describes the density of the fibre, which drives how much liquid the towel holds and how soft it feels against a surface.

Around 300 GSM is a thin, fast-drying general-purpose towel. Good for wiping down tools, benches and equipment where you want it dry again quickly. Roughly 400 GSM is the all-round shop standard: enough absorbency for spills, still quick to launder.

Above 500 GSM the towel becomes plush and heavy, holding a lot of liquid and cushioning against paint and clear coat. That is detailing territory. It also takes noticeably longer to dry, so a shop running high volume needs more of them in rotation.

Weave changes the job

Plush pile is the deep, soft weave most people picture. It lifts and traps particles away from the surface, which is why detailers use it on paint.

Waffle weave creates channels that pull liquid off a surface fast. It is the drying towel, and it is also what you want for glass, because it clears water without leaving fibre behind.

Flat or terry weave is thinner and more abrasive, suited to engine bays, wheels, tools and anything where you are scrubbing rather than polishing.

Edgeless towels have no stitched border. On paint that matters, because a stitched edge is the part most likely to leave a mark.

Colour coding stops cross-contamination

Run a colour per task. One colour for paint and glass, another for interiors, another for wheels and engine bays. A towel that has been on a wheel carries brake dust, and brake dust on clear coat leaves marks that cost real money to correct.

This is a free control. It costs nothing beyond ordering three colours instead of one, and it removes the most common source of damage in a detailing operation.

Washing, and what kills a microfiber towel

Wash separately from cotton, because cotton lint embeds in the fibre and never comes out. Use a detergent without softener. Fabric softener coats the fibre and destroys the absorbency that the towel exists for.

Tumble dry on low or hang dry. High heat melts the fibre and leaves the towel stiff and useless. Handled properly, a good towel survives dozens of cycles.

Buying microfiber in bulk

These are consumables in any shop that uses them properly, because a towel that touched the floor goes in the wash rather than back on the paint. Bulk packs bring the per-towel cost down and let crews be strict about that.

A practical mix for a workshop is a heavy plush for finishing, a waffle for glass and drying, and a cheap flat weave for dirty work. Send us your volume and we will quote the case pricing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What GSM microfiber towel should I buy?

Around 300 for general wiping, 400 for all-round shop use, and 500 or above for paint and detailing. Higher GSM holds more liquid but takes longer to dry.

What is the difference between waffle and plush weave?

Waffle channels pull liquid off fast, which suits drying and glass. Plush pile lifts and traps particles, which suits paint and finished surfaces.

Can I wash microfiber towels with other laundry?

No. Cotton lint embeds in the fibre permanently. Wash microfiber separately, without fabric softener, and dry on low heat.

Why do my towels stop absorbing?

Almost always fabric softener or high dryer heat. Softener coats the fibre and heat melts it. Both are permanent.

Do you sell microfiber towels in bulk?

Yes. Bulk cases and mixed packs with volume pricing, plus smaller kits for individual buyers.