08/09/2023
WHAT IS MICROFIBER CLOTH ?
Most microfiber is made of polyester but may also be mixed with nylon to add strength and repel water. A few are made from rayon and resemble the qualities of natural silk. Depending upon the shape, size, and combination of materials, the benefits of microfiber include its ability to take on different qualities, like strength, softness, water absorbency, or repellency. As a cleaning cloth, it's also lint-free and effective at removing dirt from both delicate and strong surfaces.
TYPES OF MICROFIBER
Lightweight: Lightweight microfiber is used to make cleaning cloths to remove dirt and oil from glass surfaces, phone screens, and eyewear.
Medium weight: The most common type of microfiber is medium-weight and it's used to produce towels and other types of cleaning cloths.
Plush: Though it feels almost luxurious, this type of microfiber is thicker than medium-weight microfiber and is used for waxing and polishing applications. These cloths absorb a lot of moisture and dirt into their long fibers but the tips of the fibers are left free and clear for buffing away streaks and marks.
Waffle weave: Waffle weave microfiber has waffle grooves designed to grab and trap liquids and dirt, making this material ideal for washing and dusting cloths.
Chenille: Chenille microfiber is used for cleaning cloths, sponges, and car mitts. The material has thick and tubular protuberances of fiber that make the material very absorbent.
Suede: This type of microfiber, also called micro suede, faux suede, and its trade name of Ultrasuede, looks and feels almost like natural suede and is used for upholstery, curtains. and sometimes apparel. It is more affordable than natural suede, easier to clean, and more resistant to stains and wear.
CREDIT: thespruce.com
