Dust and One-Wipes seem to work more satisfactorily on leather bindings due to their oil content than the Shop Cloth does. Dust, because they are untreated. One-Wipes are made of cotton flannel, while Stretch 'n Dust and the Chicopee Shop Cloth are made of rayon. Dust, feels that fabric weave influences dust pickup and retention and that a free-fiber fabric picks up dust better than a woven fabric, which has a denser weave. 3 in our small 300-book sample there was no noticeable difference.
Dust is probably the most versatile of the three cloths.
It is satisfactory not only for library materials, but for bookshelves as well. One-Wipes, on the other hand, are so thick that they do not make satisfactory filters. Usage of the three cloths should be matched to the task. If the librarian or conservator wants to use an untreated cloth, the Chicopee Shop Cloth should be considered. Dust and a small hand vacuum are probably the best alternatives.