microfiber

noun

mi·​cro·​fi·​ber ˈmī-krō-ˌfī-bər 

: a fine usually soft polyester fiber

also : a fabric made from such fibers

Examples of microfiber in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Synthetic fabrics like microfiber, nylon, polyester, acrylic, and performance fabrics are all safe for at-home treatment. —Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025

Made up of a cozy microfiber fabric shell with polyester filling, the bedspread is ultra breathable for all-season use, skin friendly, and whisper quiet for a less disruptive night’s sleep. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025

The interior layer of the nursing pads is usually made of absorbent material like microfiber, while the layer that comes in contact with your skin is a soft bamboo or cotton fabric that will be sensitive on your nipples. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025

Popular materials Many slippers for kids are made with polyester, faux shearling, microfiber or plush. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for microfiber

• cyber
• fiber
• fibre
• prescriber
• subscriber
• transcriber

Kids Definition

microfiber

noun

mi·​cro·​fiber

ˈmī-krō-ˌfī-bər

: a thin soft polyester fiber