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Microfiber
Types - Varieties of Microfibre Cloth, Fabrics, Apparel
- Ultra-microfibers on the market are even finer – some
having thickness of just 1/200th the thickness of human hair!
Microfiber fabrics are easy to care for, machine-washable and will not
lose their shapes. Fabrics constructed from microbers can also be made
windproof and breathable. These two qualities together imply that the
fabrics prevent the smallest drops of water from entering while allowing
the water vapour from perspiration to pass through! These properties
result in these fabrics maintaining an even body temperature in all
types of weather conditions. It is also possible to have a range of
finishing for the Microfibers – crushed and wrinkled finishes that are
thermochromic, antibacterial, anti-UV (those that can prevent
ultra-violet rays from entering), light sensitive and deodarant!
Microfiber blends are used in both prêt-a-porter and haute couture
fashion, since these fabrics have a unique appearance and excellent
tactile qualities.
- Currently, there are four types of synthetic microfibers
being produced. These include acrylic, nylon, polyester and rayon. The
most common blend of microfiber material used in automotive detailing
applications is nylon and polyester.
- Ultra Microfibers – Using the latest in microtechnology,
scientists are building fabrics where the fiber itself is scrutinized
and manipulated in minute detail. Microfibres were originally intended
for space and military applications, but textile designers today are
preferring them for their unique appeal.
- Meryl Microfiber finds application in sports where it is
used for swimming, sailing & athletics.
- Kanebo, a Japanese company, manufactures a high-density
polyester, polyamide woven fabric. Called Belseta, it is used in fashion
and sportswear.
- The German company Hoechst High Chem launched its
polyester microfiber for high-performance clothing, called Trevira
Finesse in 1987.
- The Italian textile company Montefibre/Enimont produces
Terital Zero.4. Originally used for sportswear, this polyester filament
microfiber now finds application in fashion and lingerie.
- Kuraray, the Japanese company, produces ultra-fine
synthetic fibers as alternatives to leather, and they are used to
produce fabrics used in sportswear, fashion and luggage.
- Microfiber with metal foil spots combine to give a
consistent metallic finish. This blend can be used for high-end fashion
garments (especially outerwear)
- Automotive toweling microfiber is created by combining
polyester and polyamide (another name for nylon). The polyamide is used
as the core of the hybrid fiber (generally 20 to 30% of the content) and
the polyester is the outer skin (70 to 80%). Each fiber has specific
qualities that, when properly blended, can be used to weave functionally
specific fabrics
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