TX609 TechniCloth 9" x 9" Cellulose and Polyester Cleanroom Wiper

TX609 TechniCloth is a low-linting (no wiper is truly ‘zero-lint’ in every process condition), highly absorbent, dry cleanroom wiper used for general wiping, aqueous spill pickup, and solution application/removal in controlled environments. It is fabricated from a hydro-entangled, non-woven blend of 55% cellulose and 45% polyester to combine fast absorbency with strong wet and dry strength.

Workhorse note: TX609 is commonly specified when economy and cleanliness both matter—especially for routine wipe-downs and spill control where high absorbency and low extractables are prime considerations.

Specifications:

Size: 9" x 9" (23 cm x 23 cm) nominal
Material: Cellulose/Polyester (55% cellulose / 45% polyester)
Construction: Non-woven, hydro-entangled (hydroentangled) with excellent bidirectional strength
Edge: Cut edge
Packaging: 300 wipers/bag (double bagged); 10 bags/case
Use environments: ISO 5 (Class 100) – ISO 8 (Class 100,000) controlled environments (final suitability depends on your process and cleaning method)

About the Manufacturer:

Texwipe (an ITW company) differentiates itself in cleanroom wiping by treating the wiper as an engineered product, not a commodity consumable. Its manufacturing approach starts with fabric and fiber selection (including engineered nonwoven blends such as cellulose/polyester for controlled absorbency and wet strength), then controls edge construction (cut-edge, sealed-edge, and patented sealed-border options), controlled cleaning/laundering, and packaging aligned to cleanroom application tiers.

Texwipe also emphasizes verification through fibers/particles/ions/residue/endotoxin testing and describes automation-forward processes—such as Vectra® continuous cleaning with 100% machine-vision inspection and hands-free sterile manufacturing steps—to improve lot-to-lot consistency and reduce handling-driven contamination risk. 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.

TX609 Features:

Fiber blend (55% cellulose and 45% polyester)
Non-woven, hydro-entangled construction with excellent bidirectional strength
Solvent-safe Bag-Within-A-Bag cleanroom packaging
Statistical quality control
Autoclave safe

TX609 Benefits:

Wet and dry strength: Polyester content supports durability during wet wiping and repeated strokes
High absorbency: Cellulose content drives fast wet-out and strong fluid hold for spill pickup and solution handling
Solvent compatibility: Compatible with most solvents used in controlled-environment workflows (verify compatibility to your chemistry and SOP)
No chemical binders: Hydro-entangled construction contains no chemical binders
Low extractable levels: Positioned for absorbency with controlled extractables in routine cleaning steps

Common Applications:

Designed for general-purpose wiping where economy and cleanliness are of critical importance
Ideal for applications where high absorbency and low extractables are prime considerations
Excellent for picking up aqueous spills
Suitable for cleaning precision components and lab apparatus
Routine wipe-downs of benches, carts, equipment exteriors, pass-through items, and staging surfaces

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 help avoid re-depositing contamination.
Wet vs. dry: For solvent wipe-downs, dampen—do not over-saturate—so you maintain control and reduce dripping.
Spill response: For aqueous spills, let the wiper load—press and lift rather than scrubbing—then switch to a fresh face to finish the area.
Residue-sensitive endpoints: When visual film/streak risk is high, follow the absorbency pass with a higher-purity synthetic final-pass wipe.

Selection Notes (TX609 vs. Other Options)

TX609 vs. TX612: Same TechniCloth family; TX612 (12" x 12") is typically chosen when more coverage per wipe matters and you want to reduce wipe count.
TX609 vs. TX604/TX606: Same TechniCloth family in smaller formats (4" x 4" and 6" x 6") for tight work areas, small components, or localized cleaning.
TX609 vs. TX1109 TechniCloth II: If you want the same 9" x 9" footprint but are comparing “next-step” options within the blended-wipe category, TX1109 is a common side-by-side consideration.
Dry vs. pre-wetted: If consistent wetting and reduced solvent handling are priorities, consider TechniSat pre-wetted wipers (70% IPA options are common for routine wipe-downs).
Non-sterile vs. sterile: If your process requires sterile presentation, consider STX609 sterile TechniCloth.

Link to Texwipe Technical Datasheet: Click Here

Other Similar Products Available From SOSCleanroom.com

TechniCloth Dry Wipers

TX604: 4" x 4" nominal (10 cm x 10 cm), 1200 wipers/bag
TX606: 6" x 6" nominal (15 cm x 15 cm), 600 wipers/bag
TX612: 12" x 12" nominal (31 cm x 31 cm), 150 wipers/bag
TX1109: 9" x 9" nominal (23 cm x 23 cm), TechniCloth II option in the blended-wipe category

TechniSat Pre-Wetted Wipers

TX1041: 9" x 11" pre-wetted 70% IPA
TX1045: 6" x 8" pre-wetted 70% IPA
TX1048: 8" x 5" Gowning Room Wipe™ pre-wetted 6% IPA
TX1065: 9" x 11" pre-wetted 70% IPA
TX1067: 7" x 11" pre-wetted 70% IPA
TX8488: 9" x 11" pre-wetted 6% IPA

Notes: Looking for application guidance or qualification context for Texwipe TX609 TechniCloth 9" x 9" cellulose/polyester cleanroom wipers? Open the SOSCleanroom Technical Vault tab above for practical wiping technique, selection notes (TX609 vs. alternatives), and the documentation details teams typically review when standardizing blended nonwoven wipes across ISO-class controlled environments.

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Product page updated: Jan. 1, 2026 (SOS Technical Staff)

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The Technical Vault

By SOSCleanroom

When “Everyday Wiping” Still Has to Be Controlled: Why TX609 Is the Polycellulose Standard for Absorbency With Low Extractables

Last reviewed: Jan. 1, 2026 | Audience: contamination control, cleanroom operations, EHS, quality

Texwipe TX609 TechniCloth (9" × 9") is a dry, cellulose/polyester cleanroom wiper designed for the most common reality inside controlled environments: many cleaning steps are not about achieving the absolute lowest releasables possible, but about repeatable removal of liquids and soils while keeping extractables, residues, and handling risk under control.

TX609 is positioned on SOSCleanroom under Wipers Made in the USA and is most often qualified for ISO Class 5–8 workflows where operators need a practical workhorse wipe that absorbs quickly, stays strong when wet, and supports contamination-control discipline.

What it’s for

TX609 is best used for general-purpose wipe-downs, aqueous spill pickup, and solution application and removal on benches, carts, equipment exteriors, pass-through items, staging surfaces, and laboratory apparatus. It is frequently chosen where teams want a blended wipe that can load quickly and hold fluid without tearing or smearing.

By reducing the number of passes required to remove liquids and soils, TX609 helps limit re-deposition—one of the most common real-world failure modes in routine cleanroom cleaning.

Decision drivers

Substrate and construction: hydroentangled nonwoven blend of 55% cellulose / 45% polyester tuned for high absorbency and wet strength.
Edge strategy: cut edge suited for routine cleaning and spill control.
Cleanliness framework: published typical values for particles, fibers, NVR, and extractable ions to support qualification.
Residue positioning: TechniCloth is positioned as lowest NVR in a blended nonwoven wipe.
Packaging discipline: solvent-safe Bag-Within-A-Bag cleanroom packaging to protect the wipe before use.
Compounding alignment: positioned as autoclave safe and described as meeting USP <797> and USP <800> expectations.
Manufacturing control: statistical quality control practices are explicitly part of the product framework.

Materials and construction, explained in practical terms

TX609 is a blended nonwoven because cellulose and polyester solve different contamination-control problems when combined. Cellulose provides the absorbency engine—fast wet-out, strong wicking, and high fluid hold—while polyester contributes tensile strength and abrasion tolerance so the wipe remains intact during wet wiping and repeated strokes.

The hydroentangling process mechanically bonds fibers without chemical binders, supporting durability while helping control extractables. As with all cleanroom wipes, there is no truly lint-free option; the technical requirement is that the wipe be low-linting enough for the step and used with a method that prevents re-deposition.

Cleanliness and performance metrics

TX609 publishes typical values that map directly to the four lenses most facilities use during qualification:

Absorbency behavior: fast wet-out and strong capacity reduce push-and-smear behavior and lower stroke count.
Particles and fibers: typical values support routine ISO 5–8 wipe-downs and spill control.
NVR: low typical IPA and DI water extractables reduce film and streak risk.
Extractable ions: sodium, potassium, and chloride values support risk review where corrosion or residue sensitivity matters.

These values are best used as a qualification baseline, followed by validation under actual surfaces, soils, chemistries, and inspection criteria.

Why packaging discipline matters

TX609 is supplied in 300-count, double-bagged units using solvent-safe Bag-Within-A-Bag packaging. This approach reduces handling contamination during receiving, staging, and high-frequency access in active areas—where wipes most often fail due to exposure drift rather than substrate performance.

Best-practice use

Fold consistently to create multiple clean faces.
Use single-direction, overlapping strokes rather than circular wiping.
Rotate faces early to prevent re-deposition.
Maintain controlled wetness to avoid pooling and streaking.
For residue-sensitive endpoints, follow with a higher-purity synthetic final-pass wipe.

Common failure modes and prevention

Using a cut-edge blended wipe as a final wipe on defect-sensitive surfaces.
Overusing a loaded face and spreading contamination.
Inconsistent wetting that creates variable outcomes.

Closest competitors

Contec Amplitude™ Sigma™
Hydroentangled cellulose/polyester wipe positioned for ISO 5–8 general cleaning and spill control.

Berkshire Durx® 670
55/45 cellulose/polyester nonwoven wipe with published sorption, particles, NVR, and ion data for qualification comparisons.

Where TX609 sits in a controlled wiping program

TX609 is a strong choice for absorbency-driven cleaning in ISO 5–8 environments: spill control, routine wipe-downs, and solution handling. When workflows become more defect-sensitive, it is commonly retained for first-pass cleaning and paired with a higher-purity, edge-controlled synthetic wipe for the final pass.

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