Manufacturing and Properties of Microfibers

Abstract

Synthetic fiber industry has been enforced to make developments due to the increasing performance demand from textile products. One of the most important developments in synthetic fiber industry, is absolutely producing extremely fine fibers which are named as microfibers . Microfibers provide light weight, softness, good drapability, high water absorbency, quick dry and many distinguishing properties for different end uses such as apparel, sportswear and home furnishing. Microfibers can be woven or knitted into a variety of fabrics structures . This literature review microfibres, including their general proprties, classification, manufacturing processes, numerous forms of the fiber, and applications. This literature review microfibres, including their general proprties, classification, manufacturing processes, numerous forms of the fiber, and applications.