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Huck Towels – What Are They, Where Are They Used, and How Do You Care for Them?

Huck towels, also known as “surgical” towels due to their use in hospitals during operations for absorbing fluids and for drying of medical instruments and tools after they have been sterilized. They are the first choice in the medical world due to their high absorbency and extremely low lint feature for efficient cleaning result. Huck towels get softer and more absorbent as they are washed meaning they can be used repeatedly for long periods of time without losing their effectiveness.  

 

Huck towels are made from 100% cotton material, Wiping Hub offers both recycled and new. Recycled huck towels (available in blue and green colors) comes from medical facilities and hospitals, they are pre-washed so you don’t have to worry about where and how they were used. Recycled huck towels are chosen and picked carefully so they do not cause any inconvenience to the user. Most industries and businesses prefer recycled huck towels since they are cost-effective and provide efficient cleaning as they are already used before, breaking the stiffness of the cloth and making them absorbent as compared to new ones that might need some uses and washes to match the softness and absorbency of a recycled one. Huck towels are known to be very durable and can be used for a long time. The woven texture of these towels is very strong and they do not get loose unless otherwise cut from any place.  

Industries that use Huck Towels

 

Hospitals

Most popularly used in healthcare facilities for cleaning blood during operations, drying and cleaning of medical tools as mentioned before. These towels are made from cotton making them absorbent and soft, they are extremely low lint which is a very important factor in the medical field to avoid from inconveniences or unnecessary mishaps.
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House Cleaning and Janitorial Services

House cleaning services often pick recycled huck towels due to their absorbing abilities, they are one of the, if not the most, demanded cleaning rag for wiping down counter tops, cleaning windows, or any surface that requires a lint free cleaning. 
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Car Detailing

New huck towels (available in blue and green colors) have a slightly rough texture (not in a bad way) that is very essential for cleaning oil, grease, or dirt like buildups on the exterior of the vehicle. They are the perfect combination of strength and softness needed to clean the cars exterior and alloy rims. Huck towels are also used by dealerships and car enthusiasts for removing wax after cleaning to give the perfect shine without damaging the paint. 
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Window Cleaning Industry

Window cleaning requires a cleaning tool that does not leave streaks and smudges behind that add to the cleaning efforts rather than making it easy, hence, the huck towels, they can be re-used to a great number of times and provide a mirror like finish to any glass surface with just few wipes. 
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Cleaning Services - Dusting

Similar to microfiber towels, huck towels attract dust onto its cloth and holds onto it rather than just tossing it around and redepositing onto another surface making it very difficult to pick up and clean the area from dust and fine dirt particles, wasting all the efforts of cleaning. This is why huck towels are preferred in the window cleaning industry like many others. 

Caring for Your Huck Towels

Huck towels are machine washable and can withstand many washes. It is recommended to wash your huck towels with other huck towels, a maximum temperature of up to 80℃ is considered as safe for washing these towels. These towels are also tumble dry safe. They must be folded warm and kept in a dry place at room temperature. 

They do not color bleed or lose their structure in the above-mentioned settings. Although, avoid using bleach when washing them as it might damage the fiber structure making them less absorbent among other things. 

 

 

 

Huck towels come in many different colors, but the most demanded and popular are the green and blue colors. Wiping Hub offers both new and recycled huck towels in many different sizes and packaging. Each towel measure 15” x 26” approximately. 

From 5 lbs. bags and traditional boxes to 1000 lbs. pallets in mentioned packaging. 

Our bags have sturdy handle so you can grab and carry them easily.  

Traditional boxes protect your rags and towels from dust and dirt keeping them clean and safe. They are perfect for easy organization and transportation for when you buy single box or in bulk. 

If you want a cleaning cloth that has a professional look and does not make your place look bad while offering exceptional cleaning performance, our huck towels are your go-to choice, hands down. 

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