18" x 36" Tack Cloth "Bleached" (Cheesecloth Fabric)

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1200x

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3 - 5 Business Days

Weight:

3.00 LBS

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Quantity Option (Bag):

144 Tack Cloths

Quantity Option (Case):

10 Bags of 144 Tack Cloths (1440 Total)

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Description

SOS 18" x 36" Tack Cloth — Bleached Cheesecloth Fabric (Styles 12000/12001/12002)

This 18" x 36" bleached cheesecloth tack cloth is used for dry surface prep where fibers, dust, particles and other light contaminants can create coating, bonding or finishing defects. Tack cloths are widely used in paint/coating workflows and general surface preparation, and are often described as a “painter’s best friend” because they help reduce rework tied to visible debris. The substrate is most often 100% cotton cheesecloth, impregnated with a tack formula to provide the required pickup level. Tack formulas are described as nonpetroleum based, and tacking to remove fibers, dust, particles and other contaminants is stated to not interfere with bonding or coating adhesion.

Product Details

Cloth size: 18" x 36"
Base fabric: Bleached cheesecloth base fabric (cotton cheesecloth described as the typical substrate)
Packaging: Bulk packed
Available quantity option: Bag or Case
Bag unit: 144 tack cloths per bag (precut)
Case unit: 10 bags of 144 cloths per case
Tack formula note (as published): Nonpetroleum based
Tack levels offered: 12000 (Medium Tack), 12001 (Heavy Tack), 12002 (Light Tack)

Low-linting intent — and the reality check

Tack cloths are chosen to support controlled pickup with low-linting behavior versus general shop rags. Even so, no cloth wipe is truly non-shedding under all handling conditions. Treat tack cloths like process tools: keep them sealed until use, minimize handling steps, and avoid aggressive rubbing that can increase fiber pull-out or tack transfer.

Practical use guidance

Use as a final dry pickup step: Run the tack cloth after gross cleaning and full dry-down to capture remaining fines. Do not use tack cloths as a substitute for wet cleaning when oils, residues or films are present.
Light pressure, single-direction passes: Use minimal pressure and long, controlled strokes. Heavy pressure increases the chance of streaking and tack transfer.
Fold for control: Fold into a manageable pad so the working face stays flat. Refold to a clean face as the cloth loads to reduce re-deposition.
Match tack to the substrate and finish step: Start with the lowest tack that achieves pickup. Use higher tack only when needed, especially on sensitive finishes where residue or drag marks are unacceptable.
One cloth, one zone: Standardize usage by panel/zone (or time) to control variability and reduce the risk of dragging captured debris across the surface.

Compatibility and wipe-down notes

Dry-use product: This product is described for tacking (dry pickup). Solvent compatibility (IPA, acetone, blends) is not published on the SOSCleanroom page. If your process requires solvent contact, qualify for tack transfer, streaking and residue under your exact chemistry and surface type before standardizing.
Bonding/coating processes: The description states that tacking to remove fibers, dust, particles and other contaminants will not interfere with bonding or coating adhesion. For critical finishes, confirm with a small qualification panel under your coating system and cure conditions.
Wet surfaces: Avoid tacking on wet chemistry. Moisture can change pickup behavior and increase smear/transfer risk.
Sterility: Not stated. Do not assume sterile for aseptic programs.

Common failure modes

Streaking / smear marks: Often caused by too much pressure, repeated passes, or using a cloth after it has loaded. Prevent with light contact, single-direction passes and early discard.
Tack transfer / residue: Can occur when a cloth is overworked or used on incompatible finishes. Prevent by using the lowest tack that meets pickup needs and validating on a non-critical area first.
Particle re-deposition: Triggered by reusing cloths beyond capacity or setting cloths down on dirty staging surfaces. Prevent with zone-based usage and clean staging practices.
Fiber pull-out / snagging: Cheesecloth can snag on burrs and sharp edges, creating loose fibers. Prevent by addressing edge condition and folding the cloth into a controlled pad to reduce edge catch.
Static attraction: Not stated on the product page; in low-humidity environments, wipes and packaging can attract fines. Follow your site ESD and humidity controls where applicable.

Storage and handling best practices

Keep bags sealed until point-of-use to minimize airborne loading and accidental contamination.
Store in a clean, dry location away from heat and direct sunlight to reduce variability in tack behavior.
Segregate tack cloth dispensing from wet cleaning chemistry to prevent accidental saturation.
Standardize a discard rule (per panel/zone or timed interval) to prevent overuse and re-deposition.

Documentation

If your QA file requires a manufacturer datasheet or SDS for the tack formula, request the document set from SOSCleanroom so it matches the exact delivered configuration, tack level and packaging.

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