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Sep. 22, 2008
100% Microfiber and Blends
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"Microfibers, also known as microdeniers, are now very popular in the garment and upholstery industry. Their popularity can be attributed to their ability to repel moisture and their strength and durability. The fibers are so small that they can be tightly woven together, and as a result are strong enough to repel moisture and are more durable. The ultra-microfibers are naked to the human eye, and are so fine that you could stretch a strand 50 miles long and it would weigh no more than a gram! After years of experimentation a perfected process resulted in the invention of this remarkable product for fabric that led to incredible performance as well as exceptional luxuriousness."
Microfibers are made from polyester, nylon, rayon and most recently acrylic. What constitutes the microfiber is the DPF, or "denier per filament" = the weight in grams of 9,000 m of yarn which is equal to 1 denier. Specifically, a microfiber would have a filament measurement of between .05 and 1.5 in this range. To compare: 1-3 denier refers to fine cotton or wool, 5-8 denier is for average cotton or wool, 10-15 denier corresponds to very fine nylon stockings!
"The process of making these fibers was originally developed in Japan. The steps involved in creating these microfibers also involves an innovative spinning technology. Taking homopolymer backed inexpensive fibers and combining them with bicomponent, or two/multi filament fibers for the backing. Sometimes a microfiber will contain up to 64 single fibers which are then dissolved together to create a strengthened version of the microfibers. This process has been responsible for creating excellent durability in faux leathers."- sources: SLB.com and "Pocket textile expert", Ifran Ahmed Shaikh (Sapphire Fibers, Pakistan) [More information]
100% Microfiber 
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SMOOTH by King ColeFIBRE: 100% Microfibre (Acrylic) YARN WEIGHT: Double Knit TENSION: 10x10cm (4"): 18 sts/ 20 rows NEEDLES: 4 mm (US No.8) LENGTH: approx. 200 m / 223 yds SKEIN WEIGHT: 100 g * machine wash | made in England |
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SARI by Lana Grossa FIBRE: 100% Microfiber (Polyamide) YARN WEIGHT: Super Chunky or Fancy TENSION: 10x10cm (4"): 12 sts / 18 rows NEEDLES: recommended 6 - 8 mm (US No.8-10) LENGTH: 58 m / 65 yards BALL WEIGHT: 50 g * hand wash | made in Italy |
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CAMBIO by Lana Grossa FIBRE: 70% Cotton, 30% Microfiber YARN WEIGHT: Double Knit or Fancy TENSION: 10x10cm (4"): 24 sts / 32 rows NEEDLES: recommended 3.5 - 4 mm (US No.6-7) LENGTH: approx. 125 m / 138 yards BALL WEIGHT: 50g * hand wash | made in Italy |
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DESERT GARDEN Aran Cotton by Jo Sharp FIBRE: 65% Cotton, 35% Microfiber YARN WEIGHT: Aran TENSION: 10x10cm (4"): 18 sts / 24 rows NEEDLES: 5 mm (US No. 8) LENGTH: approx. 55 m / 60 yds BALL WEIGHT: 50g * hand wash | made in Italy 
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BABY KID by Lana Grossa FIBRE: 60% Super Kid Mohair, 40% Microfiber YARN WEIGHT: Fancy TENSION: 10x10cm (4"): 19 sts / 27 rows NEEDLES: 4.5 - 5 mm (US No.7-8) LENGTH: approx. 200 m / 223 yds BALL WEIGHT: 50g * hand wash | made in Italy |
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by Lana Grossa FIBRE: 80% Microfiber, 20% Polyamide YARN WEIGHT: Worsted TENSION: 10x10cm (4"): 24 sts/ 17 rows NEEDLES: 4 - 4.25 mm (US No. 6) LENGTH: approx. 110 m / 119 yds BALL WEIGHT: 50g * hand wash | made in Italy |
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