microfiber
noun
mi·cro·fi·ber
ˈmī-krō-ˌfī-bər 
: a fine usually soft polyester fiber
also
: a fabric made from such fibers
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With regular use, a microfiber duster typically lasts from 6 months to 2 years.
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Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
The National Sleep Foundation recommends a thread count of 200 to 400 for optimal breathability, with percale cotton, TENCEL, linen and bamboo outperforming polyester and microfiber for heat management throughout the night.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Acrylic — widely used as a wool substitute in sweaters and blankets, and one of the worst shedders of microfibers.
—Ryan Brennan
may 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026
To prevent water spots or streaking, use a microfiber cloth to buff dry.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 8 May 2026
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Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
The National Sleep Foundation recommends a thread count of 200 to 400 for optimal breathability, with percale cotton, TENCEL, linen and bamboo outperforming polyester and microfiber for heat management throughout the night.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Acrylic — widely used as a wool substitute in sweaters and blankets, and one of the worst shedders of microfibers.
—Ryan Brennan
may 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026
To prevent water spots or streaking, use a microfiber cloth to buff dry.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 8 May 2026
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“Microfiber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/microfiber. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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