TX3059 Sterile Vertex 9" x 9" Microdenier Sealed Edge Cleanroom Wiper

TX3059 is a low-linting (no wiper is truly ‘zero-lint’ in every process condition) 100% polyester, double-knit microdenier cleanroom wiper engineered for streak-sensitive wipe-downs, disinfectant residue removal, and critical cleaning steps where surface protection matters. The microdenier yarn construction increases filament count and surface area versus standard polyester knits, helping the wiper lift and retain fine contamination while maintaining a soft hand on scratch-prone surfaces.

• Size: 9" x 9" nominal (23 cm x 23 cm)
• Material: 100% polyester knit, microdenier (nylon-free)
• Construction: Double-knit microdenier; very tight, stable fabric construction
• Edge: Sealed edge
• Sterile: Yes (gamma irradiated; sterile validated)
• Packaging: 100 wipers/bag (5 inner bags of 20); 5 bags/case
• Use environments: Commonly used across ISO Class 3–8 cleanrooms and controlled areas (final suitability depends on your process and cleaning method)

Texwipe (an ITW company) differentiates itself in cleanroom wiping by treating the wiper as an engineered product, not a commodity consumable. For Vertex-family wipers, Texwipe emphasizes automation-forward, hands-free manufacturing and verification disciplines that reduce handling-driven contamination risk and improve lot-to-lot consistency.

For sterile microdenier formats like TX3059, Texwipe pairs sealed-edge construction with sterilization validation and documentation practices (e.g., certificates of processing/compliance and sterility assurance expectations). SOSCleanroom (SOS) supports that discipline with 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.

• Microdenier yarn for increased surface area and fine-particle capture
• Very tight, stable fabric construction
• Gamma irradiated in accordance with ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11137 (sterile validated)
• Certificates of Processing and Compliance attached to each case
• Quarterly microbial testing by Agarose Overlay and Limulus Amebocyte Lysate (LAL) endotoxin testing

• Residue control: Microdenier knit is commonly selected to remove disinfectant residue more effectively than standard knit wipers (process-dependent)
• Surface protection: Soft hand and sealed edge help reduce snagging and support streak-sensitive wipe-downs on scratch-prone surfaces
• Sterility assurance: Sterile validated to a Sterility Assurance Level of 10⁻⁶ (per manufacturer positioning)
• Endotoxin/cytotoxicity confidence: LAL endotoxin testing and agar overlay verification support contamination-control programs reviewing microbial and residue risk
• Process reach: Ability to contact surface irregularities and capture fine contamination within the fiber bundle

• Streak-sensitive wipe-downs on glass, polished metals, coated parts, and other scratch-prone surfaces
• Disinfectant residue removal steps (including QUAT programs where nylon-free materials are preferred)
• Critical cleaning of equipment exteriors, fixtures, and tool surfaces in sterile workflows
• Final wipe steps where low extractables/low particles are a decision driver (process-dependent)
• Wiping irregular geometries where fiber-bundle capture can improve cleaning efficiency

• 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 disinfectant/solvent wipe-downs, dampen—do not over-saturate—so you maintain control and reduce dripping.
• Scratch-risk discipline: Do not “scrub” with pressure; let the microdenier surface do the work and change-out frequently on abrasive soils.
• Change-out triggers: Replace the wiper when the face becomes visibly soiled, tacky, or begins to streak.

• TX3059 vs. TX3052: Same sterile Vertex microdenier family; choose TX3059 (9" x 9") for tighter work zones and controlled handling, and TX3052 (12" x 12") when coverage per wipe matters.
• Microdenier vs. standard polyester knit: Choose microdenier when streaking, residue removal, or scratch-susceptible surfaces drive the risk assessment; use standard knits when cost-per-wipe and general wipe-down durability are primary.
• Sealed edge vs. laundered cut edge: Sealed edges are typically preferred where edge fiber release and particle control are under tighter scrutiny (process-dependent).

Sterile Vertex Microdenier Dry Wipers

• TX3059: 9" x 9" nominal (23 cm x 23 cm), sealed-edge microdenier, sterile; 100 wipers/bag
• TX3052: 12" x 12" nominal (31 cm x 31 cm), sealed-edge microdenier, sterile; 100 wipers/bag

Sterile Vertex (Sealed-Edge) Polyester Options

• TX3042: 12" x 12" sealed-edge polyester, sterile (high-absorption format)
• TX3049: 9" x 9" sealed-edge polyester, sterile (high-absorption format)