Microfiber is the ultra-fine fibers made using microfiber technology. They are very light in weight and weigh less than 0.1 deniers. Microfiber towel can be made from fabrics which are very soft and high in quality. They are much finer than cotton, silk and wool.

HISTORY
Microfiber yarn was developed in the 1980s. By the early 1990s they were developed as to give competition to the natural yarns like silk and cotton. Olsson Cleaning Technology, Sweden, was one of the early adopters of microfiber yarn.

TYPES
The different types of microfibers are:

• Acrylic
• Nylon
• Polyester
• Rayon

CHARACTERISTICS
Some of the main characteristics of microfiber bath towel are:

• They are light in weight
• They resist wrinkling and pilling
• They have a luxurious drape and body
• They can retain shape
• Despite their light weight, they do not look flimsy

QUALITY OF MICROFIBER
Man-made or natural fibers can be blended with microfibers to give high quality fiber. Some of the benefits of using microfiber to make towels are:

• They increase cleaning performance.
• They have high absorbency.
• They have a luxurious feel and look.
• They are durable and comfortable to use.
• They can give a deeper and richer color.