The fabric I use was specially made for me and it is widely used in the car wash industry. It is about 1/8 of an inch thick, very soft, but kind of rigid. It holds suds well and repels dirt. When you done using it it's a since to clean. Just poke it in a bucket of water and spin it free in the air. It dries as if it'd new. Although they're a bit pricey, they will last for years. The components I use to make the PowerSticks are high quality and extremely durable. I have not had one return in the 3 years i have been selling them. They work great as anyone has used one will say.