Yes, the Bear-Tex & Norton ones are very different than the Micro-mesh pads.

The MM pads are basically an emery cloth attached to a foam backing. The BT pads are just like the Scotch-Brite pads you get at Woolies or Bunnings except in much finer and wider variety of grits. They almost resemble a type of air filter material but with aggregate attached. I honestly think they're just what you're looking for.

BTW, the bog standard Scotch-Brite pads are very handy in the shop as well. The green ones are pretty coarse but work great on hard finishes like polyester or even sanding bare timber.