Everything you need to know about technical waffle sheets

Waffle towels are well known to many people. Practical housewives often use products made of this material in the kitchen and bathroom. Although waffle fabric looks modest at first glance, in fact, it is the leader in hygroscopicity among most materials.

What is waffle fabric

Waffle fabric is made in such a way that its surface resembles the texture of a waffle. It consists of small squares with convex edges and indentations in the middle. This surface shape allows the waffle fabric to effectively remove dirt. When using a towel, this structure helps massage the body. More expensive material is made from natural components, and cheap ones may contain an admixture of synthetic fibers.

Manufacturing technology

The production takes place in several stages:

1. First, they make raw fabric.
2. Then cleaning and bleaching takes place.
3. After this, the paint or design is applied.

The material can be bleached or raw. In the first case, it has a pure white color. Unbleached threads are used for raw fabric. Products made from it have a gray-beige color. It absorbs water worse and is used for various technical purposes.

Raw cloth is used in the production of three types of fabric:

1. Bleached has a pure white color. This option is used more often than others. It differs from raw canvas in that it is purified from impurities and various debris. It absorbs moisture well. This material is soft and gentle to the touch.
2. Plain dyed fabric goes through a bleaching and cleaning stage. After that, green, blue or other paint is applied to the fabric. It is not allowed to wash in hot water or boil plain dyed fabric.
3. Printed fabric can be obtained from raw fabric by bleaching and cleaning it. First it is dyed, then, by rolling it between special rollers, a pattern is applied.

All of the listed types of canvas are used. Each of them has its own advantages.

Density and dimensions of waffle fabric

The density of this fabric is 80-240 g/m2. A lighter version resembles gauze in appearance - it is not in great demand. In the Russian Federation, fabrics of 120, 145 or 165 g/m2 are most often produced. The most popular is the densest waffle fabric. Waffle fabric is sold in a roll in the store. The length of one can be 50, 60 or 70 meters.

The width of one roll is usually 45, 50 and 80 centimeters, but it can be different in this range.

If the housewife wants to buy fabric for making towels herself, then such a purchase can be considered profitable. The fabric is cut and napkins or towels are made from it in the required quantity. The standard sizes of such towels are considered to be 40×70 or 40×80 centimeters. Therefore, purchasing a roll 45-55 centimeters wide is unprofitable due to the fact that a lot of unused material remains.

The standard width of waffle towels is 40 centimeters. They are usually made from 80-centimeter rolls, cut in half lengthwise. This usually suits those who use them, but one of the sides remains untreated.

The manufacturer produces a web with different cell sizes. They can be in the range from 1 to 10 millimeters.

Scope of application of the material

Soft waffle fabric is well suited for making towels. Moreover, they can be kitchen or personal.

Medium-hard fabric is suitable for cleaning equipment, large towels or technical wipes.

Hard fabric can be used to make bath towels, robes, equipment and shoes.

Waffle fabric has gained popularity in the following areas.

1. Athletes highly value waffle towels because they are able to absorb moisture very well. Waffle towels are used in kindergartens, trains or hotels: they are soft and pleasant to the touch, durable and strong. Moreover, they can be boiled.
2. These robes are pleasant after a sauna. You can relax in them, and the waffle material absorbs sweat perfectly.
3. This fabric is widely used in the manufacture of kitchen textiles. It makes excellent potholders and kitchen towels.
4. When cleaning, waffle cloths are indispensable for those who clean hospitals, schools or kindergartens.
5. During construction or finishing work, rags made from this material allow you to remove paint or other construction liquids from your skin.

Since technical waffle fabric is resistant to high temperatures, it is advantageous to use it in metallurgy, construction and oil production.

This material can also be used as a shock-absorbing material. With its help, the manufacturer protects, for example, furniture from damage during transportation.

Waffle fabric is used in the kitchen not only for purely practical purposes, but also as an inexpensive and beautiful decoration. Fabric with patterns applied to it can be an element of kitchen design.

This canvas must be cared for according to the following rules:

1. There are no water temperature restrictions for washing white or grey fabrics.
2. When washing colored fabrics, do not use water with a temperature of 40 degrees or higher.
3. It is allowed to use any washing powder.
4. Waffle fabric not only absorbs water well, but also dries quickly.
5. It is not always necessary to iron the material after washing. If this is required, use the cotton mode.
6. When ironing, do not press on the fabric. It is recommended to iron using steam.

When using waffle towels in the kitchen, you need to keep in mind that when wiping away greasy stains, they can only be washed out in hot water. If the fabric is dyed, it will become duller, but a white towel will not suffer in this situation. Therefore, it would be a wise decision to purchase a roll of such fabric for making your own towels as needed.

How to distinguish a fake from a quality waffle cloth

When buying waffle fabric products, you need to carefully select samples with the appropriate fabric composition. There are many varieties of cotton, including those that contain artificial fibers. Usually, we are talking about cheaper options. Adding artificial fibers makes the fabric even more durable, but worsens other properties.

When choosing, it is necessary to take into account the density of the fabrics. It is believed that the most durable and long-lasting fabric is the one that has a higher density. However, this option will lose in hygroscopicity. A towel made from it will absorb moisture worse.

Another factor that needs to be taken into account when choosing is the type of such fabric. The highest quality and most practical is the fabric after bleaching. However, towels with beautiful patterns are valuable not only as a practical material, but can also serve as decoration in the kitchen.

Thus, when choosing a purchase, it is necessary to take into account its goals and your preferences. For example, you can note the following:

1. Waffle fabric made of raw fabric will be the most practical for kitchen needs. It is able to absorb moisture well, clean dirt and does not require special care. This material easily tolerates washing in hot water and dries quickly.
2. Such material with drawings of various themes is sometimes bought for decorating tables in the catering industry. This is due to the fact that such tablecloths wash well, serve for a long time and look beautiful.
3. Printed or painted fabric combines practicality with a beautiful appearance. However, it is necessary to comply with the operating conditions. Then products made of waffle fabric will serve for a long time without losing their qualities.

Advantages of waffle fabric

This material has the following advantages:

1. In the vast majority of cases, we are talking about natural fibers. Exceptions are some cheap varieties.
2. This fabric is relatively inexpensive.
3. People who suffer from allergies can rest assured when using waffle fabric.
4. This fabric is very good at absorbing moisture, absorbing three times more liquid than other types of cotton fabric.

5. The waffle fabric is strong and dense.
6. This material is environmentally friendly.
7. It has good air permeability.
8. When wiping dishes or wiping surfaces, the waffle fabric does not leave hairs or fluff.
9. It retains heat well.

10. This material is pleasant to the touch.
11. One of the characteristic properties of waffle fabric is its high wear resistance.

Here are the main qualities of such fabrics. Depending on the manufacturing method, there may be differences between the types of fabrics.

Waffle fabric has important advantages. For a specific purpose, you need to choose the type of fabric that is best suited.