TX8949 TexVantage 9" x 9" Sealed Edge Polyester Cleanroom Wiper

TX8949 TexVantage is a dry, non-sterile, low-linting (no wiper is truly ‘zero-lint’ in every process condition) cleanroom wiper made from 100% polyester with a sealed edge. It is engineered for controlled wiping tasks where edge integrity, chemical compatibility, and repeatable contamination control are required—especially on more abrasive surfaces where cut edges can fray or shed during pressure wiping.

Best-seller note: TX8949 is widely selected when teams need sealed-edge durability for abrasive wipe-downs, plus strong chemical resistance and lot-level traceability for audit-ready programs.

Specifications:

Size: 9" x 9" (23 cm x 23 cm) nominal
Material: 100% polyester
Construction: TexVantage polyester dry wiper with sealed-edge processing
Edge: Sealed edge
Packaging: 150 wipers/bag (2 inner bags of 75); 10 bags/case
ISO environment: ISO 4 (Class 10) – ISO 8 (Class 100,000)
Shelf life: Non-sterile (dry) – 5 years from date of manufacture
Temperature note: Appropriate for use below 400°F (205°C); autoclave safe when used dry
Country of origin: Made in the USA

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 material selection, then controls edge construction (including sealed-edge options), controlled cleaning/laundering, and packaging aligned to cleanroom application tiers. Texwipe also states it holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 registrations and publishes technical datasets (particles/fibers/ions/NVR and physical characteristics) intended to support qualification and lot-to-lot consistency.

For TX8949 specifically, Texwipe positions the TexVantage polyester platform for abrasive-surface use and highlights individual lot coding for traceability. SOSCleanroom (SOS) supports that documentation 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.

TX8949 Features:

100% polyester wiper with sealed edge
Designed for use on more abrasive surfaces to help reduce snagging/edge-driven fiber release (process-dependent)
Excellent chemical resistance for compatibility with a variety of solutions
Meets USP <797> and USP <800> wiper requirements
Autoclave safe (dry use)
Individually lot coded for traceability and quality control

TX8949 Benefits:

Sealed-edge durability: Helps reduce fraying and edge-driven fiber release during pressure wiping on fasteners, tool lips, textured coatings, and sharp stainless corners (process-dependent)
Confidence on abrasive surfaces: Positioned to resist snagging/abrasion so the wipe is less likely to become a contamination source late in the wipe cycle
Chemical compatibility: Commonly used with IPA, ethanol, acetone, and degreasers (verify compatibility to your chemistry and SOP)
Program readiness: Lot coding, published test baselines, and documentation support standardization and audit expectations

Common Applications:

Wiping and cleaning surfaces, equipment, and parts
Applying and removing lubricants, adhesives, residues, and disinfectants
Solvent wiping with IPA, ethanol, acetone, and degreasers
Lining trays for holding, protecting, drying, and storing parts, equipment, and devices
Controlled wipe-downs where sealed-edge integrity is preferred for abrasion-heavy workflows

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) with slight overlap 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-surface discipline: Once a face is loaded, avoid over-scrubbing; change faces early to protect low-linting performance.
Change-out triggers: Replace the wiper when the face becomes visibly soiled, tacky, or leaves streaks/residue.
Part protection: When lining trays, lift and place parts instead of dragging to reduce particulate transfer.

Selection Notes (TX8949 vs. Other Options)

TX8949 vs. TX8944: Same TexVantage sealed-edge polyester platform; choose TX8944 when a smaller 4" x 4" format improves control in tight work areas.
TX8949 vs. TX8942: Size up to 12" x 12" when coverage-per-wipe matters or when large panels/benches drive efficiency.
Dry vs. pre-wetted: If you want consistent wetting and reduced solvent handling, consider TexVantage pre-wetted options (TX8946P 6% IPA, TX8949P 70% IPA, TX8941P 100% IPA).
Sealed-edge vs. blended wipes: If you need more absorbency from a cellulose/polyester blend, compare TX8939; if edge integrity on abrasive surfaces is the priority, TX8949 stays in the lead.

Link to Texwipe Technical Datasheet: Click Here

Other Similar Products Available From SOSCleanroom.com

TexVantage Polyester Dry Wipers

TX8944: 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm), 300 wipers/bag
TX8942: 12" x 12" (31 cm x 31 cm), 100 wipers/bag

TexVantage Polyester Pre-Wetted Wipers

TX8946P: 9" x 9" pre-wetted 6% IPA
TX8949P: 9" x 9" pre-wetted 70% IPA
TX8941P: 9" x 9" pre-wetted 100% IPA

Notes: Looking for application guidance or qualification context for Texwipe TX8949 TexVantage 9" x 9" sealed-edge polyester cleanroom wipers? Open the SOSCleanroom Technical Vault tab above for practical wiping technique, selection notes (TX8949 vs. alternatives), and the documentation details teams typically review when standardizing sealed-edge 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

ISO 14644 Operations Control TexVantage™ Sealed-Edge Control Critical Wipe-Downs 9" x 9" Standard Format Lot Traceability

Texwipe TX8949 TexVantage™ 9" x 9" sealed-edge wiper: edge-controlled performance for high-sensitivity wipe methods

Texwipe TX8949 TexVantage™ is a sealed-edge cleanroom wiper in a 9" x 9" format, designed to help control a common contamination source in wiping—edge fraying and fiber release. In many ISO-controlled programs, sealed-edge wipes are specified for critical wipe-downs, final passes, and edge-sensitive tasks where a standard cut-edge wipe can become a particle contributor during fold/refold handling, corner work, or higher-pressure strokes. TX8949 is typically selected when teams want improved consistency and cleanliness at the wipe edge as part of a documented cleaning method.

Operations takeaway: A sealed edge is a control measure, not a substitute for technique. Define wetness, stroke pattern, single-pass faces, and discard triggers to keep contamination moving out of the area.

ISO-first context: where sealed-edge wipes fit in operations control

ISO 14644-5:2025 emphasizes an Operations Control Programme (OCP) that governs cleaning methods, materials, and monitoring. Within a mature OCP, wipes are assigned by task risk. Sealed-edge wipes are commonly reserved for finishing steps and higher-sensitivity surfaces because they reduce edge-related fibers and help maintain consistent wipe behavior across operators. Many facilities combine sealed-edge wipes with method controls such as clean-to-less-clean flow, damp-film wetness targets, and one-face-per-pass discipline.

Control point: If you are investigating particles or cosmetic defects, audit the wipe edge and folding behavior. Edge control only helps if the wipe is used as a single-pass tool.

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

Product: Texwipe TexVantage™ TX8949
Size: 9" x 9" nominal (23 cm x 23 cm)
Material / structure: Verify substrate and construction per current manufacturer documentation
Edge construction: Sealed edge (edge-treated for fiber control)
Processing: Cleanroom processed and packaged; lot traceability
Typical ISO positioning: Frequently used in ISO Class 5–7 methods (process dependent; confirm for your environment)
Packaging: Verify current bag/case counts and configuration per current manufacturer documentation

Receiving rule: Sealed-edge wipers are often locked into SOPs. Specify the exact SKU and configuration to prevent substitutions that change edge control and cleanliness.

What TX8949 is designed to do (typical use cases)

Final-pass wipe-downs where edge fiber control is required
Cleaning and finishing steps on equipment, fixtures, and parts in ISO-class environments
Solvent wiping where a sealed edge helps reduce fibers during wet handling (verify compatibility to SOP)
Corner work, seam wipe-downs, and higher-pressure strokes that stress a cut edge
Processes where wiping outcomes directly affect yield, rework, or cosmetic finish standards

Method note: Many programs remove bulk soils with a pickup wipe first, then use TX8949 as the controlled finishing tool. This protects the finishing wipe from overload.

Best-practice use (maximize edge control and reduce redeposit)

Control introduction: bring wipes into the controlled area per OCP rules (outer packaging removal, staging, storage).
Fold for faces: create multiple faces; keep sealed edges oriented for consistent contact.
Damp-film control: apply solvent to a controlled damp state (not dripping) to reduce streaks and redeposit.
Straight-line strokes: unidirectional, overlapping passes; avoid circular scrubbing.
Single-pass faces: treat each face as one-pass; refold to a clean face rather than reusing a loaded surface.
Discard triggers: discard when loaded, smeary, or when finish quality is at risk; do not “stretch” use on critical steps.

Technique tip: Standardize wetness target, fold pattern, stroke count, and discard point. Edge control reduces risk, but technique drives outcomes.

Misuse controls & when not to use TX8949

If sterility is required: do not substitute a non-sterile wipe for sterile workflows.
If bulk soils are present: do not start with a finishing wipe; remove bulk contamination first with the designated pickup wipe, then finish with TX8949.
If chemistry is aggressive: verify compatibility and safety for solvents/cleaners; do not assume universal compatibility.
If ultra-low residues/ions are gating: confirm extractables requirements against current manufacturer documentation and your internal limits.

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 during handling and critical wipe-downs.

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

Why this matters: Sealed-edge wipes are often used for finishing passes. Cleanroom-grade gloves reduce transfer contamination and help keep the finishing method consistent.

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 TexVantage™ TX8949 from SOSCleanroom

Configuration control: Sealed-edge wipes are often specified in SOPs; ordering by exact SKU protects method consistency.
Audit readiness support: We help customers locate current manufacturer documentation aligned to receiving controls and lot traceability expectations.
One-cart procurement: Pair TexVantage™ wipes with cleanroom gloves, swabs, and facility consumables so critical methods stay consistent.

Manufacturer documentation (authoritative references)

SOSCleanroom TX8949 product page: Click Here
ITW Texwipe TexVantage™ documentation portal (search TX8949): Click Here
ISO 14644-5:2025 operations standard overview (ISO listing): Click Here

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