Microfibres that go the distance
April 30th 2007

Microfibre is a fast growing market and the plethora of products on the market can make purchasing decisions tough. A recent trend seems to be for disposable products,  but what is the point?

The argument is that it prevents cross contamination, yet so does re-useable microfibre if laundered correctly. While laundry costs may be saved, what about ongoing upfront cost? Also, with disposables, what about the impact on our environment? If the product is contaminated it will also have to be destroyed or disposed of as contaminated waste, adding a further cost.

In terms of reusable products, microfibre is like any other commodity, you get what you pay for. If a cloth is cheap then it’s cheaply made and its performance will suffer. The quality of microfibre is determined by is polyamide content (minimum 20 per cent) the type of weave (waffle is best, suede is poor for heavy cleaning) and the method of splitting the fibres. The more effective the splitting process, the more fibres, the better the performance.

According to Paragon, good quality microfibre used in conjunction with an effective laundry system is unbeatable in performance and cost effectiveness.

Paragon’s new general purpose cloth is available in 32x32cm and 40x40cm in four colours, red, yellow, blue and green. It contains 30 per cent polyamide, as opposed to the standard 20 per cent, increasing their effectivity. Flat woven and mechanically split produces a high quality cloth with life expectancy of over 500 washes.

The company’s glass cloth is available in two sizes – 40x40cm and 80x60cm – also contains 30 per cent polyamide and is available in blue and green.

Paragon’s flat mopping system consists of a heavy duty aluminium telescopic handle and aluminium base designed to stand up to the rigours of the commercial cleaning industry. Available in various sizes and colours, the mop heads, both damp and dry, are very heavy duty and will clean all hard floors very efficiently – the company says they will give optimum results for over a year.

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