lint-free

Won't leave residue

Lint-free describes materials that don't shed fibers or leave residue behind.

Lint-free cloths are essential for cleaning optical lenses, screens, and delicate surfaces where stray fibers would cause problems: Use a lint-free cloth to wipe down the monitor.

The term appears frequently in electronics care and laboratory protocols.

textiles

microfiber

Ultrafine synthetic textile threads

  • cottonPlant fiber for textiles
  • polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric
  • nylonSynthetic textile polymer

woven · nonwoven · synthetic · chamois · muslin · cleanroom · fabric · towel · cloth · wipe

surface

spotless

Completely free of marks

mirrorlike · pristine · immaculate · flawless · unblemished · glass · screen · lens · mirror · chrome

cleaning

microfiber

Ultrafine synthetic textile threads

  • clothWoven or knit material
  • wipeRub to clean
  • towelAbsorbent fabric for drying

chamois · squeegee · polish · dust · detailing · buffing · detergent · antistatic

precision

cleanroom

Particle-free manufacturing space

semiconductor · LCD · lens · surgical · pharmaceutical · aerospace · forensic · archival · specimen · calibration

Categories
Opposites
surface particle presence

lint-freelinty

Covered in fibers

fuzzy · dusty · fibrous · contaminated · dirty

fabric shedding tendency

lint-freefuzzy

Soft and unclear

terrycloth · nappy · shedding · fleecy · fluffy

Family

free, lint, linty, lintless

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G