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Why are some micro-fiber garments labeled as 100% micro-fiber and don include the type of micro-fiber contained in the fabric (i.e. polyester, nylon, or acrylic)?

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Why are some micro-fiber garments labeled as 100% micro-fiber and don include the type of micro-fiber contained in the fabric (i.e. polyester, nylon, or acrylic)?

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The U.S. Federal Trade Commission requires that all textile products contain a label listing the generic name of all textile fibers which account for at least 5 percent of the total fiber content. Since “micro-fiber” is not a generic fiber name, this is improper labeling by the manufacturer.