Both types will clean to the same standard, the difference that counts is which cleans quicker.
Monofilaments come in different sizes (thickness) so technically each flagged or flocked part is a very thin monofilament, you can get monofilaments thinner than some flagged, all depends on size.
Can’t be bothered to explain in detail, but stick with multifilament if you want to get the work done sooner rather than later, or risk compromising your standard of work.
Monofilament, multifilament, flagged and flocked.
I for one would be very interested to hear a full explanation Ewan.
It’s all very interesting and a bit confusing to be honest, is the speed difference really that noticeable that it makes a significant difference to a day’s work?