TX1012 Alpha10 12" x 12" Polyester Cleanroom Wiper

TX1012 Vectra Alpha10 is a low-linting (no wiper is truly ‘zero-lint’ in every process condition), sealed-border polyester knit wiper engineered for critical cleaning, spill control, and solution application where contamination control is paramount. It is made from a no-run interlock, double-knit 100% continuous-filament polyester and uses Texwipe’s sealed-border technology (four fully sealed borders) to help minimize fiber and particle release—especially during rigorous wiping or when working on more abrasive surfaces and process-tool interiors (process-dependent).

Best-seller note: TX1012 is widely specified when teams want a 12" x 12" sealed-border knit that supports repeatable wipe-down outcomes in high-sensitivity environments, with strong lot traceability and Bag-Within-A-Bag cleanroom packaging for audit readiness and transfer discipline.

Specifications:

Size: 12" x 12" (31 cm x 31 cm) nominal
Material: 100% continuous-filament polyester
Construction: Double-knit, no-run interlock
Edge: Sealed border (four fully sealed borders)
Wiper family: Vectra Alpha 10
Packaging: 100 wipers/bag (double bagged); 10 bags/case
Use environments: ISO 2 (Class < 1) through ISO 8 (Class 100,000) listed (final suitability depends on your process and cleaning method)
Basis weight (typical): 135 g/m²
Absorbency (typical): Sorptive capacity 320 mL/m²; sorptive rate 0.5 seconds
Contamination data (typical): IPA extractant NVR 0.05 g/m²; DIW extractant NVR 0.02 g/m²
Ionics (typical): Na 0.25 ppm; K 0.18 ppm; Cl 0.11 ppm
Particles/fibers (typical): 0.5–5.0 µm: 5.1 x 10⁶ particles/m²; 5.0–100 µm: 246,825 particles/m²; fibers >100 µm: 144 fibers/m²

About the Manufacturer:

Texwipe (an ITW company) differentiates itself in cleanroom wiping by treating the wiper as an engineered product, not a commodity consumable. In Vectra® Alpha® 10, that shows up in sealed-border knit construction (edge control as a contamination-risk lever) and an automated Vectra® cleaning approach intended to drive low levels of ions, nonvolatile residue (NVR), particles, and fibers for critical cleaning applications.

Texwipe also positions Alpha® 10 for broad chemical compatibility and program alignment in controlled environments, including published guidance that it meets USP <797> and USP <800> wiper expectations and is autoclave safe (site validation required). 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.

TX1012 Features:

Excellent balance of wiping efficiency, abrasion resistance, and absorbency
Fully sealed border to help prevent fiber release
100% continuous-filament, double-knit polyester
Processed for low levels of ions, NVRs (non-volatile residues), particles, and fibers (typical performance published)
Solvent-safe Bag-Within-A-Bag® cleanroom packaging
Complete traceability of each bag

TX1012 Benefits:

Edge-control for contamination risk: Sealed borders are designed to reduce fiber and particle release during rigorous wiping (process-dependent)
Works on tougher surfaces: Built to resist abrasion under rigorous use or when wiping rough/abrasive surfaces and tool interiors
Chemical resistance: Polyester knit construction is commonly used with IPA and many other cleanroom-compatible solvents/cleaners (verify compatibility to your chemistry and SOP)
Qualification support: Published typical cleanliness and extractables baselines help teams benchmark wipers during evaluation and standardization
Traceability confidence: Lot-to-lot traceability and clean packaging support audit readiness and controlled transfer

Common Applications:

Wiping interior of process tools and other equipment
General wiping where contamination control is of paramount importance
Applying and removing lubricants, adhesives, residues, and other solutions including disinfectants
Cleaning with solvents such as isopropyl alcohol (IPA), ethanol, acetone, and degreasers (verify compatibility to your chemistry and SOP)
Lining trays for holding, protecting, drying, and storing of parts, equipment, and devices
Use on abrasive surfaces where a sealed border helps reduce snag/abrasion-driven shedding (process-dependent)

Best-Practice Use:

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.
Wet vs. dry: For solvent wipe-downs, dampen—do not over-saturate—so you maintain control and reduce dripping.
Abrasive surfaces: Let the sealed border do the work—avoid aggressive scrubbing that can abrade residues into surfaces; increase wipe changes instead.
Change-out triggers: Replace the wiper when the face becomes visibly soiled, tacky, or begins to streak (surface and chemistry dependent).

Selection Notes (TX1012 vs. Other Options)

TX1012 vs. TX1010: Same Vectra Alpha10 sealed-border knit; choose TX1010 (9" x 9") for tight work areas and smaller parts; choose TX1012 (12" x 12") when coverage per wipe matters on larger panels, benches, and tool surfaces.
Sealed-border Alpha10 vs. cut-edge AlphaWipe (TX1013/TX1009/TX1009B): Choose sealed-border when edge control and abrasion-driven shedding risk are dominant; choose cut-edge knits when general-purpose wiping is the priority and your SOP/process limits permit.
Dry vs. pre-wetted: If you want consistent wetting and reduced solvent handling, consider pre-wetted AlphaSat with Vectra Alpha10 options (site validation required).

Link to Texwipe Technical Datasheet: Click Here

Other Similar Products Available From SOSCleanroom.com

Vectra Alpha 10 Dry Wipers

TX1010: 9" x 9" nominal (23 cm x 23 cm), double-knit polyester, sealed-border wipers, 100 wipers/bag
TX1012: 12" x 12" nominal (31 cm x 31 cm), double-knit polyester, sealed-border wipers, 100 wipers/bag

AlphaSat with Vectra Alpha 10 Pre-Wetted Wipers

TX8410: 9" x 9" pre-wetted 100% IPA, 50 wipers/reclosable bag
TX8415: 9" x 9" pre-wetted 6% IPA, 50 wipers/reclosable bag

Notes: Looking for application guidance or qualification context for Texwipe TX1012 Alpha10 12" x 12" sealed-border polyester cleanroom wipers? Open the SOSCleanroom Technical Vault tab above for practical wiping technique, selection notes (TX1012 vs. alternatives), and the documentation details teams typically review when standardizing sealed-border wipes across ISO-class controlled environments.

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Product page updated: Jan. 2, 2026 (SOS Technical Staff)

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The Technical Vault By SOSCleanroom

ISO 14644 Operations Control Alpha 10® 100% Continuous-Filament Polyester Ultra-Low Lint Wiping 12" x 12" Large Format Lot Traceability

Texwipe TX1012 Alpha 10® 12" x 12": large-format ultra-low lint polyester wiping for high-control cleaning and finishing passes

Texwipe TX1012 Alpha 10® is a 100% continuous-filament polyester cleanroom wiper in a larger 12" x 12" format, commonly selected when teams want more coverage per wipe without moving to a higher-lint absorbent blend. Large-format polyester wipes are frequently used for bench and equipment wipe-downs, process cleaning, and finishing passes where consistent technique and low particulate contribution matter. The 12" x 12" size can reduce change-outs and improve efficiency, but only if folding discipline and single-pass faces are enforced.

Operations takeaway: TX1012 is most effective when your SOP defines four controls: wetness target (damp-film vs. wet), fold pattern, stroke count/overlap, and discard triggers. Large wipes improve coverage, but they also increase the temptation to overuse one wipe.

ISO-first context: why technique control matters more as wipe size increases

ISO 14644-5:2025 emphasizes an Operations Control Programme (OCP) that governs personnel practices, cleaning, and material handling. Wipers are part of that system because the wipe, chemistry, and motion determine particle redistribution and residue control. With larger wipes, operators often “do more with one wipe,” which can unintentionally turn a wipe into a redeposit tool. A documented method should define directionality (clean-to-less-clean), folding to create multiple faces, and a clear change-out point.

Control point: Most wipe failures are technique failures—over-wetting, circular scrubbing, and reusing a loaded face well past the change-out point.

Specifications (SKU controls for RFQs, SOPs, and receiving)

Product: Texwipe Alpha 10® TX1012
Size: 12" x 12" nominal (30 cm x 30 cm)
Material / structure: 100% continuous-filament polyester (verify knit/construction per current manufacturer documentation)
Edge: Cleanroom-processed edge (verify edge treatment per current manufacturer documentation)
Processing: Cleanroom laundered and packaged; lot traceability
Typical ISO positioning: Commonly used for ISO Class 4–8 methods (process dependent; confirm suitability to your process)
Packaging: Verify current bag/case counts and configuration per current manufacturer documentation

Documentation rule: For controlled/validated programs, base acceptance criteria on current manufacturer documentation and lot records (not web summaries).

What TX1012 is designed to do (typical use cases)

Large-area bench and equipment wipe-downs in controlled environments where low lint matters
Controlled application/removal of cleaning solutions (confirm compatibility to SOP)
Bulk wipe steps prior to a defined finishing pass (when required)
Finishing passes on durable surfaces where technique control is validated
Lining trays or staging parts when allowed by contamination controls (and when validated by the process)

Method note: If your residue budget is tight or surfaces are haze-sensitive, validate solvent loading and define a finishing step (final pass) to prevent streaking and redeposit.

Best-practice use (large-format polyester wipe discipline)

Control introduction: bring wipes into the cleanroom per OCP rules (outer packaging removal, staging, storage).
Fold for faces: create multiple clean faces; use one face per pass, then refold.
Damp-film control: if using solvent, wet to a controlled damp state (not dripping) to reduce pooling and streaking.
Straight-line strokes: use parallel, overlapping passes with consistent pressure; avoid circular scrubbing.
Clean-to-less-clean flow: move from the cleanest zone to the dirtiest zone; do not backtrack.
Change-out triggers: discard when loaded, smeary, tacky, or when surface-quality requirements are at risk.

Standardization tip: If outcomes differ by operator, lock four variables in the SOP: wetness target, stroke count, fold pattern, and change-out point.

Misuse controls & when not to use TX1012

If sterility is required: do not substitute a non-sterile wipe for sterile workflows.
If ultra-low residues/ions are gating: confirm requirements against current manufacturer documentation and your internal limits.
If the surface is easily scratched: validate on delicate finishes; avoid excessive pressure and unapproved chemistries.
If chemistry is aggressive: verify compatibility and safety for solvents/cleaners; do not assume universal compatibility.

Recommended cleanroom glove pairing (ISO-aligned)

For ISO-controlled wiping applications, pair this cleanroom wipe with a cleanroom-processed, low-particle nitrile glove to reduce contamination transfer and support repeatable technique during large-area wipe-downs.

Ansell Nitrilite® 93-311 Cleanroom Nitrile Gloves — ISO Class 5 (Class 100), cleanroom processed and packaged

Why this matters: Large wipes contact more surface area and are handled longer. Cleanroom-grade gloves reduce transfer contamination and help keep wipe-down outcomes repeatable.

Glove discipline: Change gloves when contaminated, solvent-wet, torn, or after contacting non-controlled surfaces. Treat gloves as part of the wipe system.

Why buy ITW Texwipe Alpha 10® TX1012 from SOSCleanroom

Configuration control: Polyester wipes vary by construction and edge finish; ordering by exact SKU supports method consistency.
Audit readiness support: We help customers locate current manufacturer documentation aligned to receiving controls and lot traceability expectations.
One-cart procurement: Pair Alpha 10® wipes with cleanroom gloves, swabs, and facility consumables so cleaning methods stay consistent.

Manufacturer documentation (authoritative references)

SOSCleanroom TX1012 product page: Click Here
ITW Texwipe Alpha 10® documentation portal (search TX1012): Click Here
ISO 14644-5:2025 operations standard overview (ISO listing): Click Here

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