The Twisted drying towel from the Aurum-Performance® brand is an outstanding product for professional vehicle care. With a size of 90×60 cm , this product offers first-class drying performance. But the drying cloth is not just limited to car care: it can also be used on various exterior surfaces such as paint, glass, plastic and chrome. It cleans lint-free and leaves no streaks. The soft edging ensures gentle use on paintwork and other surfaces. The product can also be washed in the washing machine . With these great properties, the Twisted drying cloth is an indispensable tool for car care.
Advantages
✅ Very good drying performance
✅ lint-free
✅ Generous dimensions
✅ Gentle on paintwork
✅ Quality promise
Disadvantages
❌ Use of plastic packaging
The first impression
Packaging and contents
ℹ️ Here we take a closer look at packaging. Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important factor. In addition, adequate protection of the product must of course also be guaranteed. Are the contents of the packaging complete and does the manufacturer make it as easy as possible for me to use the product straight away?
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Product protection | Carton is sturdy, product sufficiently protected | 100 points |
| Sustainability Packaging | No unnecessary packaging waste, but use of plastic | 80 points |
| Package contents & scope | Twisted drying cloth | 100 points |
| Instructions for use | Product self-explanatory | 100 points |
| Total | 95 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
The Twisted drying towel is carefully packaged. The sturdy cardboard box offers sufficient protection during transportation. Although unnecessary packaging waste has been avoided, the use of plastic film could possibly be a point of criticism for some consumers. The product packaging contains the Twisted dryer sheet. Instructions for use are not required due to the ease of use.
Packaging
The first time in your hand
Product processing and appearance
ℹ️ Before we start the practical test, we take a close look at the workmanship of the products. How high quality are the materials used? Are the look and feel satisfactory?
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Visual appearance | Attractive design | 100 points |
| Processing | Very good workmanship | 100 points |
| Stability | Stable and robust | 100 points |
| Sustainability of the product | No information on sustainability, but high-quality materials, quality promise | 80 points |
| Total | 95 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
Unboxing
The Twisted dryer sheet is characterized by an attractive, timeless design. The workmanship is very good, with no visible defects such as seam faults or unclean transitions. The material used appears stable and makes a robust impression. Although no explicit information is given on the sustainability of the product, the high-quality workmanship suggests a certain longevity. The manufacturer also offers a satisfaction guarantee.
This is what our practical test showed
Does the manufacturer keep its advertising promises?
ℹ️ Our practical test has the highest relevance and therefore weighting. Here, the product has to undergo a wide range of criteria and tests. We check the functions and product promises of the test article.
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Handling | Suitable for every vehicle, quick and easy | 100 points |
| Drying capacity | Very good drying performance, sufficient size | 100 points |
| Areas of application | All exterior surfaces | 100 points |
| Additional functions | Lint-free, gentle on paintwork | 100 points |
| Cleaning and care | Suitable for washing machines | 100 points |
| Total | 100 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
The Twisted drying towel is extremely quick and easy to use. With its size of 90×60 cm, it is suitable for the entire vehicle. The drying performance is very good – tested on an Opel Astra. The drying cloth can be used not only for car care, but also on all exterior surfaces such as paint, glass, plastic and chrome. It cleans lint-free thanks to the special microfiber fabric and leaves no streaks on the surfaces. The special “twisted pile loop” microfibers and the soft edging also ensure gentle use on paintwork and other surfaces. The product can be washed at 40°C in the washing machine , but fabric softener should be avoided in order to maintain its high performance.
Close-up
Price/performance ratio
and ratings from consumers
ℹ️ Finally, we examine how the product compares to the competition. Can it keep up with the competition in terms of price and quality? Would we generally recommend buying it? We also look at the consumer reviews and check whether the critical and positive reviews are actually justified.
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Price / performance ratio | Very good performance in the lower price segment | 90 points |
| Rating cut | 4.7 out of 5.0 on Amazon | 85 points |
| Total | 88 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
On the Amazon platform, customers rate the product with an average of 4.7 stars. The fast drying performance, the application without lint and streaks and the size of the cloth are praised. A few customers point out that the drying performance may be lower for larger vehicles.
Prices of up to €50 are charged on the Internet for equivalent products. Very inexpensive products are available for as little as €10 . The Twisted drying towel from Aurum-Performance® is therefore currently in the lower price segment with a price of € 19.95. For the quality and performance received, the price-performance ratio is very good.
Overall result
| Weighting | Score achieved* | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. packaging & contents | 20% | 95 points |
| 2. product processing & appearance | 20% | 95 points |
| 3. in the practical test | 45% | 100 points |
| 4. price/performance & consumer ratings | 15% | 88 points |
| Total | 96 points |
