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what is this microfiber stuff that I keep hearing about? What is it made of?

everything seems to be from microfiber these days. What is it?

Answer:

microfiber isn't a material, its a weave. What that means is its not a specific material, though usually its polyester. Its the way the threads are made into a cloth, how its woven
Microfiber or microfibre refers to synthetic fibers finer than one or 1.3 denier or decitex/thread. By comparison, microfiber is 1/100th the diameter of a human hair and 1/20th the diameter of a strand of silk. The most common types of microfibers are made from polyesters, polyamides (e.g., nylon, Kevlar, Nomex, trogamide), or a conjugation of polyester, polyamide, and polypropylene (Prolen). Microfiber is used to make mats, knits, and weaves for apparel, upholstery, industrial filters, and cleaning products The shape, size, and combinations of synthetic fibers are selected for specific characteristics, including softness, toughness, absorption, water repellency, electrodynamics, and filtering capabilities.

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