Microfiber.its more than just a buzzword. Its a fibervariation that has fiber, fabric, and apparel producers as well as fashiondesigners around the world buzzing with enthusiasm. These fibers havecharacteristics that lend themselves to the production of new, exciting andfashionable fabrics. In other words, microfibers are giving manufactured fiberssuch as polyester a good name. Advancements in fiber technology has made itpossible to produce manufactured fibers that take on the characteristics of naturalfibers.


Microfibers are found in nylon, polyester, and acrylic. Anumber of leading fashion designers and design firms are already usingmicrofiber products in their collections: Liz Claiborne, Evan Picone, Nautica,J.H. Collectibles, Eddie Bauer, Russ Togs, Donna Karan, Norma Kamali, RalphLauren, and Rebecca Moses to name just a few. Calvin Klein , who swore offpolyester in the early eighties, created a quilted microfiber parka for one ofhis lines. The interest generated by Klein has led many designers to jump onthe bandwagon, leading to a polyester renaissance.


Generally, the accepted definition of a microfiber includesfibers that are one denier and finer. To put that in perspective, the fibersare at least 15 times finer than those used in sheer, silk pantyhose. Accordingto the Polyester Council of America, microdenier polyester is four times finerthan wool, three times finer than cotton, and more than twice as fine as silk.

Some of the outstanding characteristics of microfibersinclude the following:

exceptional strength, although the filaments are super fine


finer than wool, three times finer than cotton, and morethan twice as fine as silk.

Some of the outstanding characteristics of microfibersinclude the following:


  • exceptional strength, although the filaments are super fine
  • improved breathability
  • vivid prints with more clarity and sharper contrast
  • comfort of natural fibers
  • durability
  • ease of care
  • appearance retention
  • can be made windproof and water resistant
  • excellent drape (designers love the excellent drape of microfiber polyester)
  • lighter weight


Industry observers expect to see microdenier fabrics invirtually every type of apparel. No longer just a buzzword for the apparelmarket, microfibers are being featured in the newest fabrics shown in beddingand decorative home fashions. Microdenier fabrics are expected to been seen inevery type of apparel and home furnishings imaginable: rainwear, activesportswear, tailored suits, childrens wear, lingerie, hosiery, eveningwear,outerwear, sheeting, upholstery and accessories. Some of the currentmicrofibers include: Micromattique polyester and MicroSupplex nylon formDuPont, Silky Touch nylon from BASF Fibers, Trevira Finesse polyester andMicrofineesse polyester from Trevira and MicroSupreme acrylic from SterlingFibers.


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The author is the President of Textile Fabric Consultants,Inc.



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