Did You Know: There Is No Such Thing As A Lint-Free Rag?
“Lint-free” is a misnomer. How can that be? This often comes as a surprise to many of our customers who are often told that their applications require a lint-free rag. Particle testing under both wet and dry conditions reveals that even the cleanest of rags can never be completely free of the presence of lint and particle generation. “Lint” is a catch-all term referring to the short, fine fibers that separate from the surface of cloth or yarn. Lint is a consequence of using fabrics to make rags, whether those fabrics are man-made polyester or nylon, natural materials such as cotton or cellulose, or blends such as hydro-entangled polyester-cellulose. Use a fabric, and you can’t escape the presence of accompanying lint.
But Don’t Loose Hope, We Have Got You Covered.
For 50 years, we have been the global leader in the research and development of rags with the lowest particle generation and non-shedding properties for critical applications in cleanrooms and other controlled environments. While there is no such thing as a truly “lint-free rag”, there are, however wipes that are virtually lint-free due to their denser and synthetic composition which will not separate from the surface compared to cellulose or cotton based wipes. Our Knitted polyester rags provide the highest level of protection for the most critical controlled environments due to their dense and tightly woven construction. In addition, design features such as ultrasonically sealed edges ensure even less particle generation and shedding. In many cases, depending on your environment classification, a high quality wipe such as ProWipe® 880 would fit the needs for many industrial applications. If you are looking for the lowest linting wipes available in the market today, then look no further, discover the Berkshire difference today! We offer free samples and expert advice every step of the journey.
Featured Products
ValuClean® Plus
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ValuClean® Plus is a hydroentangled rayon/polyester nonwoven wiper recommended for ISO Class 5 and above environmenst. It offers exceptional absorbency, durability and cleanliness at an economical price point. Due to 50% rayon content, ValuClean® Plus has best-in-class absorbency, reducing actual wiper usage in spill removal applications. Its soft hand and low fiber shedding performance make it a good choice in critical cleaning applications where economy is important.
BlueSorb® 750
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Berkshire Bluesorb® 750 cleanroom wipes combine the cleanliness of synthetic polyester with the absorbent characteristics of cellulose. Its blue color provides noticeable differentiation for use within cleanrooms and critical areas. It is chemically compatible with common cleaning and disinfecting solutions.
Durx® 670
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Superior strength and absorbency make Durx® 670 an ideal choice as a general purpose wiper. Manufactured without the use of binders or surfactants, ion levels and organic extractables remain low. Durx® 670 can be used for cleaning and maintenance in laboratories as well as aerospace and defense, microelectronics, food processing, pharmaceutical, and biomedical device manufacturing environments.
PRO-WIPE® 750
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Pro-Wipe® 750 is a solvent-resistant wiper with superior absorbency. It makes an excellent upgrade for industrial wiper users. It is composed of a layer of cellulose bonded between two outer layers of polypropylene. This combination of properties provides Pro-Wipe® 750 with exceptional cleanliness, absorbency, and chemical resistance to strong solvents.
Pro-Wipe® 880
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Pro-Wipe® 880 is ideal for cleaning areas in which acids and solvents are a concern. The multilayer construction produces a soft material that won’t scratch or abrade even the most sensitive parts. It is appropriate for use in laboratories as well as aerospace and defense, microelectronics, food processing, photo and print processing, pharmaceutical, and biomedical device manufacturing environments.
DURX® 670-ROLL
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Superior strength and absorbency make Durx® 670 Rolls an ideal choice for a general purpose wiper. Manufactured without the use of binders or surfactants, ion levels and organic extractables remain low. Durx® 670 wipers can be used for cleaning and maintenance in laboratories, aerospace, defense electronics, food processing, computer assembly and semiconductor, circuit board, pharmaceutical, and biomedical device manufacturing.
PRO-WIPE® AP
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Pro-Wipe® AP is an all purpose industrial rayon/polyester nonwoven wiper. Durable and low-linting, Pro-Wipe ® AP is tough enough to be a rag replacement and clean enough to be used in a controlled manufacturing environment.
PRO-WIPE® OS
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Composed of 100% polypropylene meltblown, Pro-Wipe OS is engineered for oil absorption and retention. Surfactant free and low linting. Pro-Wipe OS also is an Ideal wiper for use in applications where cleanliness is vital in the manufacturing environment.
Polx® 1200
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Polx® 1200 is a knife-cut, unlaundered cleanroom wiper recommended for ISO Class 5 and above environments composed of 100% continuous filament polyester knit fabric. This combination of properties provides Polx® 1200 with the cleanliness, abrasion resistance and chemical compatibility required for ISO Class 5 and above environments and applications requiring critical control of contaminants combined with good performance. Polx® 1200 is meant to and lower cost less critical nonwovens. Complies with RoHS 2002/05 and REACH requirements. Designed for applications requiring better cleanliness than a nonwoven, but not the high level of cleanliness provided by a laundered knit.