The difference between J-Cloth and J-Cloth 3000 is that J-Cloth 3000 is biodegradable and compostable because of a special binder. Because of this special binder the J-Cloth 3000 wipe is a little bit stiffer and has a fractional lower absorption. Some customers prefer to buy biodegradable / compostable wipes to reduce waste and to contribute for a better environment.