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Microfiber
   
Polyester
   
 
FIBER CHARACTERISTICS
 
MICROFIBER
Manufactured Fiber: available in acrylic, nylon, polyester and rayon.
 
Microfiber Characteristics:
  • Ultra fine (less than 1.0 dpf), finer than the most delicate silk
  • Extremely drapeable
  • Washable, dry cleanable
  • Shrink-resistant
  • Very soft, luxurious hand with a silken or suede touch
  • High strength (except Rayon)
  • Excellent pleat retention
  • Insulates well against wind, rain and cold
Major Fiber Uses:
  • Apparel - hosiery, blouses, dresses, separates, sportswear, ties, scarves, menswear, intimate apparel, activewear, swimwear, outerwear, rainwear.
  • Home Fashions - curtains, draperies, upholstery, sheets, towels, blankets.
Comments :
Microfibres offers a huge range of applications in Fashion clothing due to their extra softness, full handle, degree, comfort & easy care properties. Tightly woven Microfibers fabrics exhibits exceptional property of obstructing water droplets from penetrating while allowing water vapour to escape, resulting in increased comfort. Their improved water impermeability make microfiber fabrics highly suitable for waterproof and windbreaker leisure wear and sportswear market. The tightly woven microfiber fabrics impede water droplets from penetrating but allow water vapours to permeate.

Microfibers are increasingly used for ladies' fahion, outdoor wear and upholestry fields. The fineness of microfibers excels in producing lightweight, flowing drape and silk like fabrics and their handle can be substantially improved by apporopriate finishing.

Microfibers also have a wicking ability, which allows perspiration to pass through the fabric. Microfibers are comfortable to wear.
 
POLYESTER
Manufactured Fiber
 
Polyester Characteristics:
  • Strong
  • Crisp, soft hand
  • Resistant to stretching and shrinkage
  • Washable or dry-cleanable
  • Quick drying
  • Resilient, wrinkle resistant, excellent pleat retention (if heat set)
  • Abrasion resistant
  • Resistant to most chemicals
  • Because of its low absorbency, stain removal can be a problem
  • Static and pilling problems
  • Mildew resistant, Abrasion resistant
  • Retains heat-set pleats and crease
 
Major Polyester Uses:
  • Apparel - essentially every form of clothing, dresses, blouses, jackets, separates, sportswear, suits, shirts, pants, rainwear, lingerie, childrenswear
  • Home Furnishings - curtains, draperies, floor coverings, fiber fill, upholstery, bedding
Comments :
Of all the manufactured fibers, polyester is the most used. Polyester is the best wash-and-wear fiber. New developments in polyester have created a new attitude towards manufactured fibers. When polyester is blended with other dry-clean only fibers, like wool, acetate, or rayon, the durability of the blended fabric improves and, in some cases, the fabrics can even be made washable, if the percentage of polyester is high enough.
 
Polyester Fiber Care Tips :
  • Most items made from polyester can be machine washed and dried. Use warm water and add a fabric softener to the final rinse cycle. Machine dry at a low temperature and remove articles as soon as the tumbling cycle is completed.
  • If ironing is desired, use a moderately warm iron.
  • Most items made from polyester can be dry-cleaned. (For specific instructions, refer to garment's sewn-in care label.)
 
 
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