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Prices may varyThis product ranks #8 of 11 in Glass Microfiber Towel.Three above it ↓
Last reviewed May 31, 2026
TL;DR Dual-sided 9"×9" glass microfiber · terry side absorbs, tight-weave side finishes · exterior streak-free performance well-reviewed by owners; interior windshield not independently validated. No lint complaints in the review corpus.
A dual-sided microfiber, 9"×9" · 560 GSM terry side for absorbing moisture, 310 GSM tight flat-weave for streak-free buffing; both GSM values explicitly disclosed in the spec. Satin-trimmed radiused edges protect tint and coatings. Well-rated by a large owner base across years of use, exterior glass performance is consistently streak-free. Interior windshield performance under direct morning sun has not been independently confirmed from ≥2 forum sources.
Built for the car owner who has tried standard microfiber on an interior windshield and still seen haze under morning light · the compact 9"×9" size reaches corners that larger towels cannot. For occasional exterior wipe-downs, a standard microfiber towel is adequate and cheaper.
Health score 9.5 · standard synthetic microfiber with no chemical exposure pathway. Synthetic microfiber releases microplastic particles during laundering; a wash bag reduces particle release. Machine wash cold, no fabric softener, wash separately from paint or wheel towels.
The 560 GSM PFM terry side absorbs moisture and glass cleaner in one pass · use it for the initial wipe. The 310 GSM tight-weave side is the finishing side · flip to it for the final buff that removes haze and leaves glass streak-free and lint-free.
The compact 9"x9" size is purpose-built for interior windshield work where maneuvering into tight corners and along the A-pillar requires a smaller towel. For exterior glass and full-windshield passes, the quarter-fold still gives multiple fresh cleaning sides. Griot's Garage sells the larger PFM Crinkle Glass Towels (16"x16", set of 3) for exterior-primary applications.
The satin-trimmed, radiused corners are designed to protect sensitive surfaces including window tint. The microfiber material is not abrasive. Avoid using glass towels that have previously contacted polishing compound or wax · contamination is the primary cause of tint damage from towels.
Machine wash cold, separately from paint or wheel towels. Do not use fabric softener · it coats the microfiber fibers and degrades performance. Dry on low heat or air dry. Washing microfiber towels in a wash bag reduces microplastic fiber release into wastewater.
The Dual Weave (9"x9", set of 4, SKU 55582) uses a terry side for absorption and a tight flat side for finishing. The Crinkle Glass Towels (16"x16", set of 3, SKU 55583) use a crinkle-textured side for cutting residue plus a tight flat finishing side, and are larger for exterior coverage. Both are current Griot's Garage glass products; choose by intended use · the Dual Weave is the compact interior-access option.
Marketing copy from Griot's Garage, via Amazon. Not editorial.
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