A material called wafer fabric is very popular today. Thanks to the widest assortment, it is successfully used in home life and in production in a wide variety of industries. In every kitchen, any housewife can find a towel made of waffle cloth.
What is a waffle cloth
This is a high quality fabric made from 100% cotton. It is distinguished by a special weaving, as a result of which its surface is covered with small rectangles and resembles a waffle. Thanks to this unusual structure, a wafer cloth has many advantages that distinguish it from other fabrics.
Waffle fabric properties
An important feature of the canvas is its optimal hygroscopicity. Weaving a waffle canvas allows you to absorb liquids much faster and several times more than a smooth fabric of the same volume can do.
When processing any surface, the wafer cloth leaves no scratches or small fibers. The fabric is very soft, does not cause skin irritation and makes it easier to work with. A high degree of strength and tear resistance significantly increase the life of this material. The technical waffle cloth is easily washable, folds easily, which allows you to use it repeatedly. In addition, its important feature is absolute environmental friendliness.
Wafer Fabric Production
There are several types of waffle material - hard with a grayish tint, pure white, one-colored and printed. From a primary cotton thread containing a large number of various additives, a material is produced that has a gray color, harsh, rough to the touch and not differing in special absorbent properties. After bleaching and purification from additives, the fabric acquires a snow-white color. When stained, it turns into a plain, one-colored material,
and when the fabric is passed through special rollers with a pattern applied to them, a waffle cloth is printed. In the production process, a special waffle plexus is used to obtain the same pattern.
Using
Wafer material is universal for both industrial and domestic applications. Due to its excellent absorbent abilities and the absence of pile, it is mainly used for cleaning rooms, for cleaning office equipment, automotive parts and surfaces of vehicles. Very often, a wafer cloth is used when carrying out various repairs, painting products, since with it you can always quickly wipe off paint that has fallen on skin or on any object.
This fabric is widely used in cleaning companies (for washing windows, furniture cleaning, etc.), in the production of glasses and mirrors, in the medical industry. Also, wafer material is able to perform a protective function when packing breakable items, and in the furniture industry it plays the role of a shock absorber. In the textile industry, it is often used as a lining material.
In various public institutions (kindergartens, schools, hospitals, restaurants and cafes), a waffle cloth is also widely used for cleaning and cleaning. Density and high wear resistance determine its significant economic benefit. This is one of the best cleaning materials that can absorb any liquids and contaminants.
Among other things, this fabric is quite resistant to high temperatures, which allows its use in metallurgy, oil companies and construction enterprises. Not only in production, but also in everyday life, a wafer cloth is successfully used due to its unique properties.
Wafer products
A waffle fabric is used to make a wide variety of items. Bath towels, bathrobes and even slippers are made from coarse-type fabric. All products have an attractive appearance, are soft, absorb moisture well and dry quickly. They can be used both in the bathhouse, sauna, and at home.
Wafer towels are widely used in the kitchen, which are great for wiping wet dishes, to protect hands from hot surfaces while working near the stove.
The fabric can easily be cut into napkins, which are indispensable as a cleaning material, since they easily absorb any grease and liquids. Such napkins and towels in the event of severe contamination are not a pity to throw away.
Waffle towels are very popular in hospitals and on rail. They are also preferred by athletes, due to the fact that, without requiring a lot of space, this towel absorbs sweat very effectively.
Wafer cloth from the manufacturer in rolls is often used in enterprises as a cleaning wipe.
Such fabric is widely used in needlework - all kinds of tacks, aprons, heating pads for dummies, sachets, bags for New Year's gifts and much more are sewn from it. A huge selection of different colors allows you to realize the wildest fantasies of craftswomen.
Creating a printed waffle cloth
When using special rollers a drawing is applied to the towel cloth, a very original printed wafer cloth is obtained. It has been particularly popular lately. Such a canvas looks quite attractive, since the most diverse drawings are applied - colorful plants, animals, beautiful ornaments, etc. Wafer material can have thematic, children’s, New Year’s and any other design.
Density and dimensions of wafer cloth
One of the most important characteristics of a wafer material besides hygroscopicity is its density and width. The absorbent properties of the fabric, and, accordingly, the economic costs, directly depend on the density. This indicator can be different - from 80 to 240 g / sq. m. A dense wafer cloth can absorb much more moisture, and, accordingly, can be used to wipe large surface areas. Due to this property, it is especially widely used in industrial production. A wafer cloth, the density of which is minimal, will quickly become soaked and deteriorate. The fabric rolls into rolls of 50-60 meters, usually having a standard width of 40, 45 or 80 centimeters.
Benefit for health
A great advantage of waffle fabric is its high environmental friendliness. It is an absolutely hypoallergenic material. Today, there are cases when poor-quality fabrics can cause skin irritation or leave traces of paint on the body or on clothing. With waffle material, such surprises are excluded. It is just perfect for the skin.
Unlike other types of fabric, a wafer cloth can also create the effect of a light massage. The cellular surface improves blood microcirculation, making a pressure drop on the surface of the skin, making it more elastic and taut.
All products from waffle fabric easily enough wash washing with any detergents, and if necessary, boiling. At the same time, they retain their original appearance without stretching or staining.
The growing demand for wafers is due to its high level of quality and relatively low cost. The optimal combination of properties such as softness, hygroscopicity, excellent strength and long service life make this material indispensable in industrial production and everyday life.