How Microfiber Works for Cleaning

Microfiber Up Close

What Is Microfiber?


Microfibers are tiny threads which are 10 times finer than silk, up to 30 times finer
than cotton, 40 times finer than wool and 100 times finer than a human hair. Many
microfibers are woven together to create a single strand, many of which are then
woven into yarn or textiles. When polyester and polyamide are combined and then
put through a splitting process, microscopic channels are created to capture and
hold debris. Polyester provides scrubbing properties. Polyamide allows for
absorption and quick drying.
Typical combinations are 70 to 90% polyester and 10 to 30% polyamide.
Microfiber in front of a human
Microfiber thickness
Microfiber magnified to
hair.
compared to other fibers.
show both, polyester and
polyamide as well as the split
of the two.
Polyester
Polyamid
Standard Fibers
Standard fibers rely on the moisture and chemicals to hold dirt where
microfiber actually holds particles without chemical stickiness, so it
rinses clean. Since microfiber is a man-made material, it also will not
provide a food source for bacteria and break down. This allows for
longer usable life.
Prepared by Brent Williams @BaldGuyClean
www.thecleanestimage.com

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