Microfibre
Microfibre is a synthetic fabric of fine fibres used for cleaning, washing, and drying vehicles without scratching the paint.
What it means
Microfibre fibres are fine enough to lift dust and contaminants into the cloth rather than dragging them across the paint, which is what causes swirl marks. Quality matters: a high-quality microfibre cloth has densely packed fibres of consistent length, soft edges, and a binding seam that does not contact the paint. Cheap microfibre often has stiff fibres, hard polyester edges, or contaminated stitching that scratches sensitive surfaces. For ceramic-coated cars, microfibre is the only safe contact medium. Wash mitts are used during the actual wash with a quality car shampoo, drying towels are used after rinsing to absorb water without dragging it, and detailing cloths are used for spot cleaning and final wipe-downs. Microfibre also needs to be cared for: washed separately, never with fabric softener, and replaced periodically as the fibres flatten and lose their lifting ability.
Why it matters in Singapore
In Singapore, where many cars are washed at HDB carparks with whatever cloth and water are at hand, the wrong microfibre is often the silent cause of swirl marks that show up two years later under direct sunlight. Investing in proper microfibre is one of the cheapest ways for an owner to extend the life of their paint protection.
How Revol Carz handles this
Revol Carz uses professional-grade microfibre exclusively in our grooming and ceramic coating workflows, replaced regularly so we never put a degraded cloth on a customer's paint. We also recommend specific microfibre products to owners who want to maintain the work between visits.