microfibre
Tiny thread material
Microfibre (also microfiber) is synthetic fabric made from extremely fine threads—finer than silk or human hair.
The tiny fibers create more surface area, making microfibre highly absorbent and effective at trapping dust and dirt.
It dominates cleaning cloths and towels: Wipe the screen with a microfibre cloth.
Microfibre textiles also appear in athletic wear, upholstery, and bedding.
Removing surface grime
- polishingSmoothing by friction
- wipingRubbing to clean
- scrubbingCleaning by rubbing hard
- buffingFriction-based shine work
streak-free · lint-free · absorbent · wicking · sponge · towel · cloth · mop
Woven or knit material
- weavingInterlacing strands into fabric
- knittingLoop-based textile making
- nonwovenFabric without interlacing threads
- yarnTwisted strand for crafts
thread · filament · denier · upholstery · drapery · garment · apparel · sewing
Synthetic petroleum-based fabric
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
- polyamidePolymer linked by amide bonds
- syntheticProduced artificially, not natural
- extrusionPushing through a die
spinning · thermoplastic · polypropylene · ultrafine · polymer · petrochemical · elastane · spandex
Yielding to touch
- plushThick-pile soft fabric
- velvetySoft and smooth-textured
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
- silkySmooth and lustrous
supple · fluffy · gentle · lightweight · breathable · quick-dry · moisture-wicking · cozy
dusting
Removing surface grime
buffing · streak-free · lint-free · absorbent · wicking · sponge · towel · cloth · mop · swab
fabric
Woven or knit material
- weavingInterlacing strands into fabric
- knittingLoop-based textile making
- nonwovenFabric without interlacing threads
yarn · thread · filament · denier · upholstery · drapery · garment · apparel · sewing · stitching
polyester
Synthetic petroleum-based fabric
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
- polyamidePolymer linked by amide bonds
- syntheticProduced artificially, not natural
extrusion · spinning · thermoplastic · polypropylene · ultrafine · polymer · petrochemical · elastane · spandex · recyclable
soft
Yielding to touch
silky · supple · fluffy · gentle · lightweight · breathable · quick-dry · moisture-wicking · cozy · luxurious
microfibrecotton
Plant fiber for textiles
wool · natural fiber · organic cotton · silk · linen
- microfiber clothFine synthetic cleaning textile
- microfiber towelFine synthetic drying fabric
- microfiber mopSynthetic-cloth floor cleaner
- microfiber sheetsThin synthetic bed linens