The evolution of automotive towels reflects their evolution from simple cleaning tools to specially designed, high-performance cleaning products. With the increase in car ownership and the improvement of car owners’ awareness of vehicle maintenance, car towels have not only made significant progress in materials and functions, but also made great progress in market application and technological innovation. The following are several key stages and trends in the development of automotive towels:
1. Early development stage (early 20th century to 1980s)
Traditional cotton towels: Initially, traditional cotton towels or cloths were mostly used for car cleaning. These towels are more absorbent, but tend to shed lint and may scratch the car paint.
Simple function: Early car towels were mainly used to dry moisture on the surface of the car body. They had a single function and were not designed for specific parts.
2. Material innovation stage (1980s to 2000s)
Introduction of microfiber: In the 1980s, microfiber materials began to be used in the field of car cleaning. Microfiber is composed of tiny fiber bundles. It is extremely absorbent and soft, does not shed easily, and can effectively remove dust and dirt without scratching the car paint.
Imitation deerskin material: Imitation deerskin (PVA material) was also widely used in glass cleaning during this period. The imitation deerskin towel feels soft and highly absorbent. It is especially suitable for cleaning car windows and rearview mirrors without leaving any water marks.
Multi-purpose design: With the advancement of materials, car towels have begun to be designed according to the needs of different parts, such as car body cleaning, glass cleaning, interior cleaning, etc., with more diverse functions.
3. Specialization and segmentation stage (2000s to present)
The emergence of professional brands: With the rapid development of the automobile market, more and more professional brands have entered the car cleaning supplies market. These brands focus on developing high-performance automotive towels, launching a variety of products designed for different cleaning tasks.
Function breakdown:
Car body cleaning towel: specially designed for car body surfaces, highly absorbent, soft and durable, suitable for daily cleaning and wiping after waxing.
Glass cleaning towel: specially designed for car windows and rearview mirrors, it is highly absorbent and anti-static to avoid leaving water marks.
Interior cleaning towel: specially designed for interior parts such as seats and dashboards. It is soft and lint-free and suitable for a variety of interior materials.
Polishing towel: Specially designed for car body polishing, the texture is soft and can evenly distribute the polishing agent to improve the polishing effect.
Detail cleaning towel: specially designed for door handles, interior gaps and other detailed areas, it is small and flexible, making it easy to clean hard-to-reach areas.
Application of environmentally friendly materials: In recent years, the increase in environmental awareness has prompted some brands to start using degradable materials or recycled fibers to make car towels to reduce the impact on the environment.
4. Technological innovation and intelligence stage (2010s to present)
Application of nanotechnology: Nanotechnology has been introduced into the production of automobile towels, making the towel’s fiber structure more refined and its water absorption and cleaning effect greatly improved. Nanofibers clean deeply from tiny dirt particles while remaining soft and lint-free.
Antibacterial and deodorizing function: Some high-end car towels have antibacterial and deodorizing functions, which can inhibit the growth of bacteria while cleaning and keep the towels fresh and hygienic.
Smart cleaning tools: With the development of smart home and Internet of Things technology, some brands have launched cleaning tools with smart functions, such as towels with humidity sensors, which can automatically sense the moisture content and remind users to clean or replace towels in time.
Customized services: Some brands provide customized car towel services. Users can choose different materials, sizes and colors according to their own needs, and can even print personalized patterns or logos.
Shijiazhuang Deyuan Textile Co., Ltd was established in 2010， has 20 years of textile manufacturing experience. We are a professional textile industry and trade company integrating product development, production, sales and service. Located in Jinzhou City, Hebei Province.
Our company covers an area of 15,000 square meters, currently has 75 employees. Annual output value of 30 million dollars, annual export volume 15 million dollars. We mainly produces Microfiber cleaning & bath towels, Cotton towels, etc. Our factory have 20 circular looms, 20 warp knitting machines, 5 automatic overlocking machines, 3 cutting machines and 50 sewing machines.
After years of development, we have established close cooperative relations with many countries and regions in the world, our products are exported to North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, etc.
We always regard honest cooperation as the first purpose of company development. “professional services, high-quality products and competitive prices” are the three elements of our development. Warmly welcome domestic and foreign customers to cooperate with us to create a better future.
Post time: Dec-04-2024