Papermake Guide: How to Choose Industrial Wiper Products

Industrial wipers keep equipment, tools, and workspaces clean and safe. This guide explains the differences between paper, cloth, and performance wipers so you can match the right product to each task.

1. Wiper Material Types
Paper-Based Wipers

Suitable for light to medium-duty tasks such as wiping spills, cleaning surfaces, and general maintenance. Often used where disposability and cost control are priorities.

Cloth-Like / Performance Wipers

Engineered nonwoven wipers designed to be strong, low-lint, and highly absorbent. Ideal for repeated use within a shift and tougher cleaning jobs.

Rag and Textile Replacements

Consistent, pre-cut wipers that replace laundered rags. They help standardize performance and reduce storage and sorting issues.

2. Strength, Absorbency, and Solvent Resistance
Dry Strength

Important when scrubbing surfaces or wiping sharp edges. Industrial wipers are designed to resist tearing even when used aggressively.

Wet Strength and Absorbency

Critical for cleaning up oils, chemicals, and water-based fluids. Higher absorbency reduces the number of wipers needed per job.

Solvent and Chemical Resistance

Some wipers are engineered to hold up in contact with solvents, degreasers, and disinfectants without breaking down or leaving residue.

3. Formats and Dispensing Options
Quarter-Fold and Flat Packs

Convenient for benchtop use and cart storage. Ideal when workers need quick access to a small stack.

Pop-Up Boxes

Single-sheet dispensing that keeps remaining wipers clean and protected. Great for assembly lines and technical workstations.

Refill Rolls and Floor Stands

Large rolls for high-volume wiping of equipment, floors, and walls. Typically paired with wall or floor stands in maintenance shops.

4. Matching Wipers to Industrial Tasks
5. Cost and Waste Management
6. Papermake Industrial Wiper Categories

Papermake’s industrial wipers are grouped by material and duty-level so you can easily choose the right product for each process.

Paper Shop Towels and Wipers

Strong paper-based wipers for general maintenance, spill cleanup, and equipment wiping.
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Cloth-Like Performance Wipers

Durable, low-lint wipers designed to replace rags and laundered textiles in demanding tasks.
Browse Performance Wipers »

Industrial Wiper Rolls and Stands

High-capacity rolls with compatible dispensers for production floors and maintenance shops.
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7. Need Help Choosing? We Can Recommend the Right Wiper

If you are unsure which wiper performs best for your oils, chemicals, or processes, Papermake can help you test options and standardize on the right products.

Explore our industrial wiper categories to get started:

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