Edgware Care Cloth cotton cloth for musical instrument care

Edgware by BBICO Care Cloth is a soft cleaning cloth made from 100% natural, untreated cotton for regular care and maintenance of musical instruments. Manufactured in the United Kingdom, the lint-free fabric is suitable for a wide variety of instrument finishes. It can be washed repeatedly and is designed to return to a condition close to new after laundering, making it a durable choice for everyday instrument care.

Part of the professional Edgware by BBICO maintenance range developed by the British Band Instrument Company, this cloth differs from chemically impregnated polishing cloths. It is made from untreated cotton and is intended primarily for gentle everyday cleaning.

What is the Edgware Care Cloth used for?

During playing, handling and transportation, musical instruments accumulate fingerprints, skin oils, moisture and dust. These marks can be particularly visible on lacquered, polished and metallic finishes.

Regular wiping with a clean, soft cloth helps remove surface contamination before it becomes more difficult to clean, while keeping the instrument looking well maintained.

The Edgware Care Cloth is suitable for:

• Brass instruments: trumpets, cornets, flugelhorns, French horns, trombones, euphoniums and tubas.
• Woodwind instruments: clarinets, oboes, bassoons and wooden flutes, on suitable exterior surfaces.
• Saxophones: removing fingerprints and surface marks from the body, bell and accessible parts of the keywork.
• Concert flutes: gently wiping the body and exposed metal surfaces.
• Other musical instruments: routine care of surfaces for which a soft, dry cotton cloth is recommended.

Why choose 100% cotton for instrument care?

When choosing an instrument cleaning cloth, softness, the absence of abrasive fibres and the ability to remove light contamination without unnecessary surface abrasion are important considerations.

The Edgware Care Cloth is manufactured from 100% untreated cotton, without added chemical polishing compounds.

• Soft fibres. Suitable for gentle contact with delicate exterior finishes.
• Lint-free construction. Designed not to leave visible fibres behind during normal use.
• No polishing chemicals. The cloth is not impregnated with specialised polishing agents.
• Washable and reusable. Collected dirt can be removed by washing the fabric.
• Long-lasting performance. BBICO states that the cloth returns to a condition close to new after washing.

Even a very soft cloth can cause surface marks if it contains sand, metal particles or other abrasive contamination. Keeping the cloth clean is therefore essential.

Technical specifications

How to use the Care Cloth

1. Check for abrasive particles. Before wiping, make sure the instrument surface is free from sand or other hard contaminants.
2. Clean the exterior. Gently wipe the instrument body, bell or other accessible surfaces with the soft cloth.
3. Remove fingerprints. Pay particular attention to areas frequently touched during playing.
4. After playing. Use the cloth to remove surface moisture and light contamination before returning the instrument to its case.
5. Care for the cloth. Wash regularly according to the packaging instructions and allow it to dry completely before reuse.

Important: the cloth is intended primarily for cleaning accessible exterior surfaces. Do not force it through narrow instrument passages or pull it through delicate key mechanisms. Avoid using a damp cloth on sensitive wooden surfaces, unprotected finishes or damaged coatings unless permitted by the instrument manufacturer.

Care Cloth vs Polishing Cloth: what is the difference?

Edgware by BBICO offers two different types of instrument cloths, each designed for a distinct purpose.

Care Cloth is the preferred option for routine care when the aim is to remove dust, fingerprints and moisture without applying chemical polishing agents.

Polishing Cloth is intended for situations where silver-plated instrument surfaces, including silver-plated woodwind keys, need cleaning and polishing.

Edgware's environmental approach

When developing the Edgware range, BBICO set out to reduce waste associated with regular musical instrument maintenance.

One of the defining features of the Care Cloth is its washability. Instead of frequently discarding soiled cloths, musicians can wash the fabric and continue using it.

The packaging also reflects BBICO's environmental priorities:

• Recyclable kraft paper tube for product protection.
• NatureFlex packaging made from compostable wood-based cellulose material.
• Label made from 100% recycled content and manufactured in the EU.
• Packaging twine produced in the United Kingdom.

The Care Cloth is designed, manufactured and packaged in the UK. BBICO is a participant in the Made in Britain programme, supporting British manufacturing and transparent product origins.

Who is the Edgware Care Cloth for?

The cloth is suitable for professional musicians, students, teachers, orchestra players and wind instrument technicians. It is particularly useful for regular care of polished or lacquered instruments when a soft fabric without chemical polishing treatments is preferred.

Edgware Care Cloth combines easy everyday use, repeated washability and gentle cleaning performance in a versatile maintenance accessory that can be conveniently stored in an instrument case.