What is microfibre made from?

The most common type of synthetic material that microfibre is made from is polyester, but nylon and other types of polyamides can also be used depending on what the fabrics use will be. On face value, this may not seem as eco-friendly as natural fabrics but it’s worth noting that during the production process of polyester microfibres, absolutely no pesticides are used and the dyeing methods don’t require any water which results in less wastage. Comparatively, a huge amount of water is needed in the dyeing process of cotton.
Manufacturers alter and combine various types, sizes, lengths and shapes of fibres to utilise specific characteristics of microfibre, depending on what they’re producing. For example, by using specific types of fibres they can make the fabric water absorbent or extra soft.