Low GSM/profile towels include: Suede, waffle, weave, glass & other similar towels that are not the 'fuzzies'.

Suede:  Suede towels are often used for ceramic coating removal or application, due to their high density and lintless build.  They make great window towels too, but generally less effective than waffle/glass towels due to the suede's lower GSM, affecting its ability to hold liquids.

Waffle: Waffles towels are low profile, but generally have higher GSM of between 400~600.  The added weight helps the towels to hold more water.  We recommend thinner waffle drying towels for smaller hands, they're much easier to wring out versus large blankets!  The added GSM also help with window cleaning; the more liquids it can absorb, the less will remain to cause streaks.

Weave: These are really good all-rounder towels, lintless, edgeless and has a good weight of generally in the low 300's.  These lintless towels are fantastic for ceramic coating removal.  Has a better 'grab' than the fuzzies at removing polishes and waxes, wiping leather cleaners and tacky conditioners, just a good all-rounder for anything in and out of the vehicle. 

Glass: Lintless, not as soft, but higher GSM of between 350~400.  These are dedicated window towels.  The added GSM in the high 300's once again helps with absorption and eliminating streaks.  These can also be used by themselves without a cleaning solution.

Others: These usually sit in between 300~400 GSM, made with a 'grabbier' weave to pull off polishes and waxes similar to the weave towels.

1000GSM+, thick, heavy, and serious at drying.

Traditional: Big, thick, high GSM in a traditional microfiber blend with a feel similar to the 350/500GSM fuzzy towels.  These monsters eat up a lot of water, but also make them hard to wring out (a towel of the correct size can dry the entire vehicle without the need to wring).  Basically, they're made with the maximum GSM the threads and needles can manage.  They also feel the softest vs twisted loop & waffle-weaves.

Twisted loop: They share a similar build as the traditional drying towels, but finished in a twisted loop format.  Normally they don't feel as soft as traditional drying towels, but the twisted loops allow air pockets between the fibres for when you drag it across the vehicle without feeling the wet towel 'vacuuming' onto the surface.  Twisted towel glides better on wet surfaces.

Hybrids: A combination of traditional + twisted loop; 50% is soft like the fuzzie towels, the other 50% eliminates the 'towel vacuuming onto wet paint' problem.  Plus the slightly lower 1000 GSM makes the towel easier to manage.

Waffle: The maximum GSM on waffle towels are in the 450~600's.  Mid-ranged GSM allows good water holding, but the advantage is in its 'thinness'.  Easy to move around, wring out, without having to wrestle with a big, wet towel.

Hope you find the above a little bit useful, now, back to the garage for me!...

- Andrew