Polyester woven wipes are made from the traditional weaving method by interlacing threads Cleanroom Wipes to form a fabric or cloth. Weaving reduces linting by minimizing loose ends and locking stray fibers into the fabric. Woven wipes can be strong, but the quality will depend on the type of thread used and the manufacturing methods.

The cheapest woven wipes consist of reclaimed fabrics, but beware that these may contain remnants of dyes and other chemicals that can introduce contamination to your work areas. Top-performing woven wipes are produced using synthetic fabrics such as polyester or rayon.

Non-woven wipes are made without weaving.  Instead, the fibers are entangled and bound together using solvents or a chemical, mechanical, or heat treatment. Types of non-woven wipes range from cheap single-use disposable paper towels to high performing blends of materials designed to meet specific needs