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Split Microfiber

The technology was first developed commercially in Japan in the mid to late 1960’s for synthetic suede fabrics. Staple fibers were spun from two polymers, a polyester and polyamide of 0.1 denier or less. If the microfiber is not split the cloth, pad or mop will tend not to be very effective. How many times…

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Microfiber – Polyester – Really?

Now that you know a microfiber is simply a nano sized fiber, what is that nanofiber made of? Microfiber is a man-made product combining two basic fibers, Polyester and Polyamide (a nylon by-product.) These fibers are then “split” and formed into a blend of 80% Polyester (the scrubbing and cleaning fiber), and 20% Polyamide (the holding and quick drying…

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