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In daily life shoe shine wipes, non-woven fabric, as their core carrier material, is an important component. The following details its characteristics, advantages, and adaptability to shoe shining needs:
Characteristics of Non-woven Fabric in Shoe Shine Wipes
 Material Composition: The non-woven fabric used in shoe shine wipes is not traditional woven fabric. Instead, it is a non-woven fabric made from polymer fibers such as polypropylene (PP) and polyester (PET) through processes like thermal bonding, needle punching, and spunlacing. It has a loose and porous structure, with good fiber density and elasticity.
Absorption Capacity: The porous structure of non-woven fabric enables it to efficiently lock in the cleaning and care liquid in the wipes, ensuring uniform release of ingredients during wiping. It can fully contact stains on the shoe surface without causing excessive moisture that might deform the shoe upper (especially friendly to leather shoes and other water-sensitive materials).
Advantages of Non-woven Fabric as the Carrier of Shoe Shine Wipes
Special Considerations

Moderate Abrasion Resistance: Compared to ordinary paper towels, non-woven fabric has higher fiber strength. It is not easy to lint or break during wiping, and can meet the slight friction needs of the shoe surface (such as removing attached dust and loose dirt). At the same time, it will not scratch the surface of leather shoes, sports shoes, etc. (unless it is an extremely rough special non-woven fabric; regular shoe shine wipes usually choose soft ones).

Adaptation to Cleaning Scenarios: When shining shoes, the fabric needs to both carry cleaning ingredients and remove stains through moderate friction. The fluffy texture of non-woven fabric can form a "buffer layer" to avoid damage to the shoe surface from hard friction. At the same time, the gaps between fibers can absorb dust particles, making cleaning more thorough.

Convenience of Disposable Use: Non-woven fabric has low cost and is suitable for one-time design. It can be discarded after use without the need for cleaning, which is in line with the core demand of "convenient care" for shoe shine wipes, especially suitable for quickly handling shoe stains when going out.

Strong Compatibility: It can well integrate with cleaning agents and care agents (such as shoe polish, leather care factors) in shoe shine wipes, and will not affect the efficacy of ingredients due to material reactions, ensuring stable cleaning and maintenance effects.

Some high-end shoe shine wipes use spunlace non-woven fabric. This kind of non-woven fabric made by spunlacing process is softer and more delicate, suitable for shoes with high requirements on leather (such as lambskin, suede), to avoid leaving scratches. For more wear-resistant materials such as outdoor shoes and sports shoes, slightly thicker non-woven fabric may be used to enhance decontamination ability.

In conclusion, with its unique structure and performance, non-woven fabric has become an ideal carrier for shoe shine wipes, ensuring the effectiveness of cleaning and care while highlighting the convenience of the product.