What are MicroFibers?
I’ve been asked to tell about Microfibers – what they are, what they do and how to treat them. Microfibers are extra-fine fibers of nylon, acrylic or polyester. The incredible fineness of the fibers changes the properties of the regular sized fibers and makes them have a wonderful hand and drape. In spinning, the multiple microscopic size filaments or fibers have more motion and allow the fibers to move shift lightly in the spun yarns for a more drape and a very soft feel and prevent loss of their yarn structure. The resulting knits do not sag or droop. They also absorb and wick moisture better and seem to breathe. Microfiber knits feel more like natural fibers and feel less “clammy” in warm weather than regular synthetic yarns. To compare with familiar fibers: microfibers are 1/2 the diameter of a fine silk fiber, 1/3 the diameter of cotton, 1/4 the diameter of fine wool, and 100X finer than human hair. This superfine quality means the softest feel against the skin. One warning about
