nonwoven disposable wiper intended primarily for industrial applications and having a reduced tendency to accumulate metal chips or other small , sharp foreign objects . the wiper results from a combination of a meltblown microfiber web laminated to at least one web of interconnected aligned split filaments , such as a fibrillated thermoplastic film or foam . the combination is pattern bonded and includes a surfactant for improved wiping properties . the combination of the split flamentary web and microfiber web results in increased safety since injuries due to metal chips picked up by the wiper material are minimized . this is accomplished without significant deterioration of the wiping properties of the meltblown material .