Microfiber Towels & Wash Mitts · Rank #4 of 5

Zwipes Auto 879 — waffle-weave microfiber drying towel

★4.7 (492 ratings)Fits: Universal
Best for

Large 25x36 in sheet covers a full panel or windshield in one pass

Not for

Waffle weave is less plush than a twist-loop towel on delicate clear coat

Key compromise

Thinner than a 900 GSM drying towel, so it saturates faster

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Zwipes Auto 879 — waffle-weave microfiber drying towel
Grade B+ · ranked #4 in category.
Scored on 6 public criteria, weighted 55% category-specific, 25% owner satisfaction, 20% value.
GSM & Construction
77
Scratch Safety
76
Absorbency
82
Durability
79
Value
74
Owner Satisfaction
93

Zwipes Auto 879 — waffle-weave microfiber drying towel

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OUR VERDICT
Researched as the budget drying option: a large 25x36 in waffle-weave sheet whose pockets hold water and pull it off glass and paint without streaking. Waffle weave is the traditional choice for windows and a fast, cheap way to sheet a car dry.
WHAT IT GETS RIGHT
Large 25x36 in sheet covers a full panel or windshield in one pass
Waffle pockets trap water and leave glass streak-free
Inexpensive to keep several on hand
KNOW BEFORE YOU BUY
Waffle weave is less plush than a twist-loop towel on delicate clear coat
Thinner than a 900 GSM drying towel, so it saturates faster
GSM
Waffle (not stated)
Pack Size
1 towel (25x36 in)
Weave
Waffle

What buyers say

47 buyer mentions

Buyers praise drying performance, quality, absorbency and value for money.

↑ Drying Performance↑ Quality↑ Absorbency↑ Value for money

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