This short pile roller sleeve is made from a super-soft fabric for achieving an ultra-fine finish on newly plastered or smooth walls and ceilings The fabric benefits from being shed resistant and minimises splattering of paint when rolling The roller fabric is heat-fused to the core to prevent unwind and ensure maximum lifetime even when used with the harshest of solvents The core diameter of this sleeve is 1 75" (44mm) so it should be fitted onto a matching Axus Decor or other suitably sized roller frame Wash before first use.