TX1212 Alpha 1 Microfiber 12" x 12" Polyester and Nylon Cleanroom Wiper

TX1212 Alpha 1 Microfiber is low-linting (no wiper is truly ‘zero-lint’ in every process condition), sealed-edge microfiber wiper used for streak-sensitive cleaning, spill control, and solution application in controlled environments. It is made from an 80% polyester / 20% nylon microfiber construction engineered to lift and capture fine contamination (including oils and fingerprints) while remaining gentle on surfaces susceptible to scratching.

• Size: 12" x 12" (31 cm x 31 cm) nominal
• Material: Microfiber (80% polyester / 20% nylon)
• Type: Dry wiper
• Edge: Sealed edge
• Packaging: 100 wipers/bag (2 inner bags of 50); 10 bags/case
• Cleanroom environment: ISO Class 3–7; EU Grade A–D (final suitability depends on your process and cleaning method)
• Program requirements: Meets USP <797> and USP <800> wiper requirements
• Autoclave safe: Yes (dry wipers only; validate per site SOP)
• Temperature limit: Appropriate for use with temperatures less than 400°F (205°C)
• Traceability: Individually lot coded for ease of traceability and quality control
• Shelf life: Non-sterile (dry) – 5 years from date of manufacture

Texwipe (an ITW company) differentiates itself in cleanroom wiping by treating the wiper as an engineered product, not a commodity consumable. Its approach emphasizes controlled material selection, edge construction (including sealed-edge options for improved fray and fiber control), cleanroom manufacturing, and verification practices intended to reduce lot-to-lot variability in contamination-control programs.

For microfiber formats like Alpha 1, Texwipe positions the microfiber structure for increased lifting/capturing of fine contamination and quick wicking for streak-sensitive cleaning. SOSCleanroom (SOS) supports that manufacturing discipline with a close working relationship with Texwipe focused on continuity of supply, clean documentation handoff (certs, lot traceability), and practical application support—so customers can standardize wiping materials with predictable performance while maintaining procurement reliability and audit readiness.

• Alpha 1 Microfiber offers increased lifting and capturing of particles as small as microbes
• Quick wicking performance, ideal for streak-free cleaning and spill control
• Ideal for wiping surfaces susceptible to scratching
• Unique microfiber construction allows the removal of oils and fingerprints
• Manufactured to provide low levels of particles and extractables, suitable for critical cleaning and wiping
• Meets USP <797> and USP <800> wiper requirements
• Autoclave safe (dry wipers only)
• Individually lot coded for ease of traceability and quality control

• Microfiber wiping efficiency: Increased lifting/capture supports fine-contamination pickup and consistent wipe-down performance (process-dependent)
• Streak-control and fast wicking: Quick wicking helps support streak-free cleaning and faster spill control in routine wipe steps
• Surface protection: Microfiber is commonly selected for scratch-prone surfaces where aggressive wiping materials increase defect risk
• Oil and fingerprint removal: Microfiber structure is designed to help remove oils and fingerprints without relying on excessive pressure
• Sealed-edge contamination control: Sealed edges help reduce fraying during folding and wipe strokes (process-dependent)
• Audit readiness: Lot coding supports traceability expectations in regulated and validated environments

• Wiping and cleaning surfaces, equipment, and parts
• Applying and removing lubricants, adhesives, residues, and other solutions including disinfectants
• Cleaning with solvents such as isopropyl alcohol (IPA), acetone, and degreasers (verify compatibility to your chemistry and SOP)
• Spill control and wipe-downs where streak-free cleaning is a decision driver
• Use in processes with temperatures less than 400°F (205°C)

• Fold for control: Fold into quarters to create multiple clean faces; rotate faces instead of re-wiping with a loaded surface.
• Wipe pattern: Use straight-line strokes (top-to-bottom or left-to-right) to avoid re-depositing contamination.
• Microfiber discipline: Let the microfiber surface do the work—avoid heavy pressure that can increase streaking and drive soils into softer coatings.
• Wet vs. dry: For solvent or disinfectant wipe-downs, dampen to SOP requirement—do not over-saturate—so you maintain control and reduce dripping.
• Change-out triggers: Replace the wiper when the face becomes visibly soiled, tacky, or begins to streak.

• TX1212 vs. TX1209: Same Alpha 1 Microfiber family and sealed-edge construction; choose TX1212 (12" x 12") when coverage per wipe matters and you want fewer change-outs, and TX1209 (9" x 9") for tighter work areas and more controlled handling.
• Microfiber vs. polyester knit: Choose microfiber when oil/fingerprint removal, streak control, and surface-scratch risk drive the decision; choose polyester knit when general wipe-down durability and broad chemical compatibility are the priority (process-dependent).
• Non-sterile vs. sterile: Choose STX1212 when sterile transfer and sterile workflow controls are required; choose TX1212 when sterile processing is not required.

Alpha 1 Microfiber Dry Wipers

• TX1204: 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) dry, 100 wipers/bag, 20 bags/case
• TX1206: 6" x 6" (15 cm x 15 cm) dry, 100 wipers/bag, 20 bags/case
• TX1209: 9" x 9" (23 cm x 23 cm) dry, 100 wipers/bag, 10 bags/case
• TX1212: 12" x 12" (31 cm x 31 cm) dry, 100 wipers/bag, 10 bags/case

Alpha 1 Microfiber Sterile Wipers

• STX1209: 9" x 9" (23 cm x 23 cm) dry, sterile; 100 wipers/bag, 5 bags/case
• STX1212: 12" x 12" (31 cm x 31 cm) dry, sterile; 100 wipers/bag, 5 bags/case