Overview
- The updated Polishing Cloth, which went on sale Thursday, August 27, 2026, is available from Apple and showing up on Amazon for $9 with Prime shipping.
- Apple describes the fabric as a "soft, nonabrasive material" and keeps the dual-layer, fused-edge design and 6.3-inch size from the original cloth.
- A hands-on reviewer found the new cloth cleans nearly as well as the original but feels thinner and less stiff, so it picks up oils a bit differently in use.
- Availability may be limited because the original 2021 cloth often sold out and third-party sellers still list older units at the earlier $19 price, so new stock could move quickly.
- The relaunch follows Apple’s pattern of issuing device-specific cleaning cloths and makes a branded, nano-texture‑safe option cheaper for users who want to protect delicate Apple displays.