When considering sanding, resilient non-woven pads can offer more versatility than traditional sandpaper and sanding sponges and are becoming more widely used for hand sanding a range of materials

Instead of the grit being applied to traditional abrasive products, the nylon web fibres are bonded together [not woven together] and then impregnate with abrasive grains.

Starcke Abrasives range of woven hand-pads are available in 5 grades

• AMED     [ Black]        Ultra fine Silicon Carbide
• SMED     [Grey]
• GP          [Red]
• SUFN     [Maroon]      Very fine Aluminium Oxide
  
• AVFN     [Green]       
  

Depending on the grade selected, different finishes cane be achieved.

Simple in use, and can be cut to size with scissors. As the pads are impregnated throughout with grit, there work on there own without the need for compound.

Some of the benefits include:-

• Waterproof, and can be used wet or dry
• provides an even finish
• long lasting and washable
• can be cut to any size or shape
• ideal for getting into grooves or shapes
• will not tarnish surface