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Choosing the Right Turbo Roller: USA Polyester vs. USA Dacron Fabric

When it comes to achieving a flawless paint job, the choice of roller sleeve can make a significant difference. Enter the Turbo Roller, a game-changer in painting technology designed to revolutionize your painting experience. Unlike standard rollers, Turbo Rollers offer the following benefits:


  • 26% More Fabric Surface Area: Provides more paint per dip, reducing the number of trips to the paint tray.

  • 21% Reduced Rotational Velocity: Results in less spatter, less mess, and less waste.

  • Heavy-Duty Solvent-Resistant Core: Suitable for both acrylic and solvent-based paints.

  • Resealable Packaging: Eliminates water and paint wastage, ensuring your rollers stay clean and ready.

  • No Special Frame Required: Compatible with most standard cage and yoke roller frame designs.


With these features, Turbo Rollers make painting faster and easier with less spatter.





At iQuip, we’ve developed two exceptional options for professionals: the Turbo Roller USA Polyester Knit Fabric and the Turbo Roller USA Dacron Woven Fabric. Each offers unique advantages tailored to different needs. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you understand the key differences and benefits of each fabric so you can choose the best roller for your next project.


Turbo Roller USA Polyester Knit Fabric

Characteristics: The Turbo Roller USA Polyester Knit Fabric is a proprietary product crafted from inter-looped yarns, offering exceptional flexibility. This knitted fabric is renowned for its high paint capacity, allowing you to cover larger areas quickly and efficiently. Coupled with the Turbo Roller’s advanced design, this fabric holds a substantial amount of paint, making it ideal for fast applications.


Benefits:

  • High Capacity: The knit fabric holds and releases more paint, enabling you to cover expansive surfaces with fewer trips to the paint tray.

  • Fast Coverage: Thanks to its flexibility and paint-holding capacity, it delivers rapid application and efficiency.

  • Stipple Effect: While it covers quickly, it leaves a slight but even textured surface, making it suitable for most paints and coatings, including solvents.


Considerations: The Turbo Roller USA Polyester Knit Fabric may experience some fabric loss, which can slightly impact the finish. However, it remains a popular choice for those prioritizing speed and paint capacity.


Turbo Roller USA Dacron Woven Fabric

Characteristics: The Turbo Roller USA Dacron fabric features a proprietary woven design, interlaced from multiple yarns to ensure a smooth, lint-free finish. This fabric excels in providing a superior, low stipple finish with minimal fabric shedding, making it ideal for achieving a professional-grade result.


Benefits:

  • Smooth Finish: The woven construction delivers an exceptionally smooth, lint-free surface with minimal stipple.

  • Shed Resistance: Designed for durability, the Dacron fabric resists shedding, maintaining a clean application throughout the job.

  • High Capacity: Combining a smooth finish with high paint capacity, it enables professionals to achieve the recommended coating thickness with ease.


Considerations: While the Dacron fabric provides a refined finish, its paint-holding capacity is slightly lower than the polyester knit, making it better suited for projects where finish quality is paramount.


Ease of Cleaning and Maintenance

Utilising the Turbo Roller's resealable bag helps streamline the cleaning process, reducing the frequency of washes and saving time, paint, and water. This practical feature ensures your rollers remain in top condition and ready for the next job.


Making the Right Choice

Choosing between the Turbo Roller USA Polyester Knit Fabric and the Turbo Roller USA Dacron Woven Fabric largely depends on your specific project needs. If you are after a good finish, high-film build, and efficient application, the polyester knit is an excellent choice. For a smooth, professional finish with minimal stipple, without sacrificing on film build, the Dacron woven fabric is the way to go.


Both options are designed to enhance your painting experience, offering superior performance and ease of maintenance. Evaluate your project requirements and select the roller that aligns with your goals for an efficient and high-quality paint application.

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