Most swab-driven defects are not dramatic. They are subtle: a faint haze on a polished face after solvent flashes, a residue line at an edge, fibers caught on a thread, or a background shift that shows up later as corrosion risk, adhesion failure, or a drifting cleanliness check. In controlled environments, the root cause is often process drift: inconsistent wetness, inconsistent contact patch, and reworking a surface with a loaded swab face.

TX714A is designed to remove avoidable variables. Its large, flat knitted polyester paddle supports predictable contact on broad flats and gentle contours. Complete thermal-bond construction eliminates adhesive at the bond line, which helps reduce a frequent “invisible” contributor to smear-prone residue when solvents mobilize films. The polypropylene handle supports solvent handling and angle control so operators can keep gloves and sleeves out of the cleaned path.

Low-linting outcomes depend on technique and surface condition. No swab is truly lint-free; edge sharpness, surface roughness, solvent load, contact pressure, and stroke discipline govern what you see on the part.

Texwipe TX714A is used for controlled cleaning of broad surfaces and for precision spot cleaning of grooves, tracks, slots, and other small spaces where a consistent contact patch matters. The large flat head helps operators maintain single-direction stroke discipline and overlap control on flats, ledges, cover plates, tooling faces, and fixture lands.

Common uses include applying and removing lubricants, adhesives, and processing solutions; lifting particulate and smear-prone films; and solvent use such as IPA (validate compatibility with your surface, coating, inks, and assembly materials). The manufacturer also lists NSF certification for use as a cleaning swab (P1) in and around food processing areas, with the restriction that it must not have direct contact with food or potable water and must be used per the manufacturer’s directions.

• Large flat paddle head supports a broad, stable contact patch so operators can cover more area per pass without scrubbing.
• Alpha® polyester knit, double-layer head improves controlled solution pickup and mechanical pickup on smear-prone films.
• Thermal bond construction eliminates adhesive at the bond line, reducing a residue variable in solvent-wet work.
• Published ion extractables and NVR data help set realistic baseline expectations in residue-sensitive cleaning and investigations.
• Silicone-free and amide-free bag packaging supports processes sensitive to silicone transfer and slip-additive artifacts.
• Trademarked light-green handle with “TEXWIPE” embossed on the handle is a practical line-level segregation and traceability cue.
• Two inner bags of 50 help reduce repeated full-bag openings at the bench, improving handling discipline.

Head: Alpha® polyester knit (double layer)

Head bond: thermal bond (no adhesive at the bond)

Handle: polypropylene (100% virgin); long, easy-grip format; handle color: light green

Practical implication: the large flat paddle is meant to stay flat across the work area so you can control stroke direction and overlap. Treat burrs and sharp edges as a process risk; reduce pressure near edges, avoid dragging the knit across sharp corners, and do not “power through” snag points that can create local fiber or particle release.

TX714A is a 5.020-inch overall swab with a 0.500-inch wide paddle head. Use the head width to standardize overlap and stroke count so the process does not drift into scrubbing. Use head thickness and length to manage wetness and pressure distribution: thicker heads can hold more solvent and maintain a flatter patch, which raises the importance of “damp” technique to prevent pooling and drying rings. Handle dimensions matter for stability and operator control, especially when the goal is full-face contact without edge digging.

Attribute	TX714A
Head material	Alpha® polyester knit (double layer)
Head width	12.7 mm (0.500")
Head thickness	4.2 mm (0.165")
Head length	25.7 mm (1.012")
Handle material	polypropylene (virgin)
Handle width	5.2 mm (0.205")
Handle thickness	3.0 mm (0.118")
Handle length	101.8 mm (4.008")
Total swab length	127.5 mm (5.020")
Head bond	thermal
Handle color	light green
Design notes	flat head paddle; long, easy-grip handle

The values below represent published typical analyses and are not per-unit specifications. In practice, use them as baseline context for risk assessment, method development, and troubleshooting. If you run film-sensitive work (optics, polished metals, coated parts) or you validate cleaning (TOC, HPLC/UV-Vis, ion chromatography), qualify the swab with your solvent, your surfaces, your stroke count, and your inspection method so the swab does not become the dominant background signal.

Ion	TX714A
Calcium	0.07
Chloride	0.12
Fluoride	0.08
Magnesium	0.03
Nitrate	0.06
Phosphate	0.06
Potassium	0.06
Sodium	0.16
Sulfate	0.11

Extractant	TX714A
DIW extractant	0.01
IPA extractant	0.03

Operator takeaway: large flat heads can hide a wetness problem. Keep the head damp, rotate faces early, and stop when drag increases. If you see a drying ring, reduce solvent load and shorten the finish stroke so the end-of-stroke does not pool.

• Packaging (TX714A): 100 swabs/bag (2 inner bags of 50); 10 bags/case; 1,000 swabs/case
• Bag packaging controls: silicone-free and amide-free bag packaging
• Sterility: non-sterile (if sterility is required, move to STX714A: individually sleeved and triple-bagged, gamma-irradiated; do not assume a direct one-for-one substitute without validating geometry, wetting, and analytical background)
• Shelf life (series statement): non-sterile 5 years from date of manufacture; sterile 3 years from date of manufacture
• Traceability cues: lot coded packaging supports investigations; “TEXWIPE” embossed handle and light-green handle color support practical line segregation
• Country of origin (manufacturer statement): Non-sterile – Made in The Philippines; Sterile – Made in The Philippines, irradiated in the U.S.

Treat TX714A like a miniature wipe. The goal is controlled contact and controlled solvent delivery, not scrubbing. Define stroke count, define overlap, and define discard triggers so operators do not “chase” a film line by reworking it with a loaded face.

• “Damp” solvent technique: Apply solvent to the head, then reduce to damp, not dripping. A practical check is one touch to a controlled blot surface to remove excess. You want a light, even wet track, not a bead. Over-wetting increases pooling and creates tide marks as solvent evaporates.
• Stroke count logic: Use single-direction strokes with overlap. Start with 2–4 full-face passes on a defined area, then stop and inspect. Rotate to a fresh face early. Discard when drag increases, the face shows visible loading, or the work starts to streak.
• Geometry control: Align the long axis of the paddle with the stroke direction so the face stays flat. On ledges or wide lands, keep the edge from digging by staying square to the surface and avoiding twist at the wrist. Keep gloves and sleeves out of the wipe path.
• Pressure guidance: Apply enough pressure to maintain full-face contact, then reduce slightly. Excess pressure can squeegee dissolved residue into a line at the end of the stroke and can abrade soft coatings.
• Handling discipline: Stage only what you need. Use inner bags (50-count) as point-of-use packs to reduce repeated full-bag openings. Do not re-dip a used swab into a shared solvent reservoir. Decant to a small working vessel and replace it frequently.

• Over-wetting the paddle head and flooding the surface, leading to pooling and visible drying rings.
• Reworking the same area with a loaded face, causing streaks and redeposition.
• Scrubbing motion that smears mobilized films instead of lifting and capturing them.
• Edge digging or twist at the wrist, creating a residue line at the end of the stroke.
• Cross-contaminating solvent by re-dipping or using a shared reservoir without decant-and-refresh discipline.

The closest alternatives are polyester knit swabs designed for broad contact cleaning, where selection hinges on head construction, bond method, data availability, and packaging and traceability controls. Compare how each option manages wetting behavior (flooding risk), snag resistance near edges, and whether published extractables/NVR data and lot coding support investigations.

• Contec sealed polyester swab classes: Often positioned for controlled surface contact with sealed construction approaches. Compare bond mechanism, durability under solvent-wet wiping, and documentation depth (extractables data, lot traceability, packaging discipline).
• Berkshire polyester knit swab classes: Similar knit-based intent for critical cleaning. Evaluate wetting behavior under your solvent and inspection method and whether the supplier provides enough cleanliness and traceability support for your program.
• Puritan polyester swab formats (5-inch class): Comparable overall form factor may be available. Confirm thermal-bond versus adhesive interfaces, published cleanliness information, and lot coding that supports repeatable qualification.

TX714A fits work where broad contact control matters: tooling faces, fixture lands, wide slots, cover plates, and smooth surfaces that show film, haze, or streaking under inspection. It is a strong choice when you want a defined contact patch to support consistent, auditable technique rather than operator-dependent scrubbing.

SOSCleanroom’s relationship with ITW Texwipe supports continuity of supply and documentation discipline, which reduces the risk of unplanned substitutions that change wetting behavior and background extractables. That matters in ISO-aligned cleanroom programs (ISO 14644-1) and in regulated environments where documentation expectations often track FDA quality systems and standards-driven methods associated with ASTM and IEST.

Operational support matters, too. Fast shipping and responsive customer service help keep validated work instructions intact by preventing “make-do” material swaps when production schedules tighten.