Microfiber

A soft synthetic fiber that does not cause allergic reactions at all, absorbs moisture well and does not require special care - this is microfiber. This material is used to make cleaning products, some types of linen and home clothing. In addition, it is excellent for furniture upholstery and the production of textiles for the home, and is also actively used in the manufacture of industrial filters.

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Story

People learned to produce synthetic fabrics back in the 19th century. However, they didn’t even think about microfiber at that time; this material appeared much later - in 1976. Such a significant event happened in Japan, but the popularity of microfiber grew exponentially throughout the second half of the twentieth century.

Peculiarities

Polyesters and polyamide are used as raw materials for the production of microfiber. Thus, polyamide fiber is given a special star-shaped shape and literally dipped into molten polyester. At the last stage, the resulting polyester threads are cooled, separated from the polyamide fibers and sent for further microfiber production.

Making this material is a special art, because the polyester thread has to be passed through an extruder (a special apparatus for softening the fibers). When the microfiber leaves the device, its threads are cooled. This process produces a thin but incredibly strong fiber.

Modern microfiber looks very interesting. It has a short, almost imperceptible pile. High-quality fabric is odorless and does not fade, it is pleasant to the touch, soft and a little fluffy.

Microfiber is a unique material. One can talk endlessly about its properties. So, it does not fade, does not change shape, does not pill and dries instantly, absorbs a large amount of water and does not need ironing. It should also be noted that the microfiber product does not leave any streaks at all and gives any surface a characteristic glossy shine.

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In general, this material is actively used in the production of cleaning products. And this is no coincidence. It wipes dust well from any surface, and pathogenic microorganisms do not multiply on it. Such a rag, say, for washing the floor, will not be cheap, but it can also last 5 years (of course, if you take care of such a miracle cleaning tool correctly).

Microfiber also has disadvantages, but they are minor and therefore do not spoil the overall impression. So, this material is quite capricious in relation to hot temperatures. Therefore, it is not recommended to dry products made from it on a radiator or heater. It is strictly forbidden to iron microfiber with a hot iron (although there is no such need).

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Kinds

Microfiber is divided into three groups:

• Modal is a smooth fabric that resembles silk (especially if you touch it);
• Tactel is an ideal material for sewing underwear, T-shirts and T-shirts;
• Meryl is the most expensive option used when sewing underwear.

Each of these materials is good in its own way, and therefore it would be wrong to say that some of them are better and some are worse.