Waffle Weave

A waffle weave cloth is woven microfibre with a grid of small honeycomb-like pockets. The pockets increase the surface area, so the cloth draws water and residue away from a surface rather than spreading it around. That makes waffle weave a common choice for glass, mirrors, stainless steel and drying hard surfaces without streaks or lint.

Waffle weave works best on smooth, hard surfaces such as windows, mirrors, shower screens, car glass, benchtops and stainless steel. It is also used as a drying towel for cars and as a lint-free tea towel for glassware and cutlery. For buffing polish or wax off paint, a plush or edgeless cloth is usually the better choice.

Plush microfibre has a soft, deep pile that cushions paint and holds polish residue. Flat weave microfibre has a tight, smooth surface for a final polish on glass. Waffle weave sits between them: its pockets hold more water than a flat weave and it leaves less lint than a plush cloth, which is why it suits glass and drying.

The 40x40cm 380gsm cloth suits everyday glass and surface cleaning. The large 54x72cm 380gsm cloth covers big windows, shower screens and car glass, holds up to 7 times its weight in water, and doubles as a tea towel. The 40x60cm 450gsm towel is the heaviest option for kitchens and bathrooms. For drying cars, the Korean waffle weave towels (390gsm) have soft suede edges that are safe on paint.

Wipe the glass with a damp microfibre cloth or glass cleaner first, then follow with a dry waffle weave cloth to lift the remaining moisture. Refold the cloth to a fresh, dry side as it gets damp. Wash waffle cloths without fabric softener, which leaves a film that causes streaks, and wash red and black cloths separately for the first few washes to avoid dye run.

Yes. Waffle weave cloths come in bulk packs of 20, 25, 50, 100, 200 and 1,000, with pallet quantities on some lines. Several lines, including the large waffle cloths, can be custom branded with your logo through the form on our site. Orders ship daily from Nerang, Queensland, with most arriving in 1 to 3 days to cities and 3 to 5 days to country areas.