Polypropylene wipes are made from thermoplastic polymer using a melt-blown process to form long rolls that are then converted into nonwoven fibers. In addition to wipes, the converted fibers are also used to produce a wide range of useful products such as face masks, filters, and diapers. Polypropylene is a popular wipe material because of its durability and resistance to solvents and heat. It is also an inexpensive material and an economical wipe choice.
Different types of polypropylene wipes include various textures and weights. Typically, they have an apertured texture designed for cleaning grease and heavy oils in a variety of industries including automotive and aerospace.
Polypropylene is a material that is great for removing highly acidic solvents such as grease and oil from a variety of surfaces. Common applications include general purpose equipment cleaning and surface prep for engine assembly, automotive / aerospace pre-paint surface cleaning, furniture finishing, appliance assembly, window / glass cleaning, and more.
Microscopic image of the outer layer of a surgical mask, made from melt blown polymer filaments. Alexander Klepnev, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
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